Accountant

South San Joaquin Irrigation District•Manteca, CA

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Assistant Finance & Administration Manager, this role performs routine to complex professional accounting duties. Responsibilities include maintaining, reviewing, and analyzing fiscal records, preparing financial reports for management, and conducting complex accounting and financial analysis. The position involves developing new or revised accounting procedures, resolving complex accounting issues by researching and applying government accounting and auditing standards, and exercising independent judgment in interpreting procedures and regulations. The Accountant will also develop specialized reports, assist Accounting Technicians with general accounting functions, and support monthly closings and operating report preparation.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field from an accredited college or university.
A minimum of three (3) years of accounting experience in areas denoted on the job description, preferably in a public sector environment.
Knowledge of principles, practices, and terminology of general, fund and enterprise accounting, including financial statement preparation and methods of financial control and reporting.
Knowledge of public agency budgeting principles and practices.
Knowledge of principles and practices of Internal Controls.
Knowledge of principles and practices of Auditing.
Understanding and working knowledge of computerized accounting systems.
Knowledge of relevant policies, procedures, and standards for Special Districts.
Knowledge of laws and regulations relating to the financial administration of public agencies.
Ability to operate a computer using Microsoft Office applications and other standard office equipment.
Ability to analyze and make sound recommendations on complex financial data and operations.
Ability to plan and evaluate financial systems and practices and make sound recommendations for improvement.
Ability to understand, interpret, explain, and apply District, state, and federal laws regulating District financial accounting, reporting and record keeping.
Ability to exercise sound independent judgment within general policy guidelines.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.
Ability to be well organized and detail oriented.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of District management, staff, and public officials.
Possession of an appropriate California operator's license issued by the State Department of Motor Vehicles.
A good driving record of at least two (2) years duration, as evidenced by freedom from multiple or serious traffic violations or accidents.
Possession and continuance of a driving record that does not cause adverse effect on the District's automobile insurance rates.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience working in a public agency utilizing Springbrook Accounting Software is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Maintains the District’s general ledger; reviews accounting documents for accuracy and makes correcting entries.
Examines supporting documentation for proper authorization and compliance with District policies, agreements, contracts, and state/federal requirements.
Prepares and maintains control and subsidiary accounting records for various transactions and accounts.
Prepares journal entries and performs periodic reconciliation of general ledger accounts, subsidiary ledgers, and bank statements.
Analyzes variances and reports on results.
Compiles and prepares periodic work papers, financial statements, supporting schedules, tax forms, and various reports for the District, federal, state, and other outside agencies.
Performs technical accounting work in maintaining records of revenues and expenditures in accordance with GAAP.
Enters, reconciles, resolves discrepancies, summarizes, and prepares journal entries for accurate periodic financial reports.
Reviews journal entries prepared by other accounting personnel.
Maintains, reviews, and controls fixed assets, including disposal of assets.
Prepares records and reports on fixed assets and book entries on depreciation.
Performs debt service calculations and related journal entries for both District obligations and receivables.
Prepares amortization schedules and ensures timely debt service payments and receipts.
Performs all required debt compliance.
Prepares a variety of requested materials for the independent annual audit, including complex analysis, reconciliations, and schedules.
Provides backup to Accounting Technicians in accounting entries, accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash management, and general ledger.
Assists in the maintenance of the Chart of Accounts, including adding and deleting account numbers.
Assists in budget preparation and budgetary transactions.
Assists in Monthly/Quarterly/Annual Financial Report preparation.
Advises the Finance Supervisor/Manager of work inconsistencies, time schedule deficiencies, and work overloading.
Assists the public in person and over the phone.
Performs other duties as requested, directed, or assigned.