Accountant

Las Vegas Valley Water District • San Jose, CA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, performs responsible professional accounting duties in the preparation and maintenance of accounting and financial records for various funds; analyzes and evaluates accounting documents, records and accounts and prepares accurate and timely financial records; and performs related duties as assigned. The successful candidate may be required to pass a job-related physical evaluation. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of two years' experience with month/year end accounting close, financial statements and reporting, and auditor requests. This position will be responsible for financial duties associated with maintenance of financial records for the District, Southern Nevada Water Authority (SNWA), Springs Preserve, Big Bend Water District (BBWD) and other small systems.

Requirements

• Graduation from a college or university with a major in accounting or a closely related field.
• At least two years of professional accounting experience, preferably in a government agency or utility.
• Knowledge of principles, practices and terminology of general, fund and governmental accounting, including financial statement preparation and methods of financial control and reporting.
• Knowledge of provisions and pronouncements of accounting standards, including GAAP and GASB applicable to the work.
• Knowledge of principles, pronouncements, practices and procedures applicable to revenue, cost, fixed asset, inventory and debt related accounting in areas of assigned responsibility.
• Knowledge of internal control principles and audit practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of functions and operations of enterprise accounting and financial software and software tools used for testing and validating system processes and for data analysis.
• Knowledge of advanced uses and operations of spreadsheet software.
• Knowledge of research methods and statistical and financial analysis techniques.
• Knowledge of effective business communication principles and practices.
• Ability to operate a computer and use standard business software and complex enterprise accounting systems.
• Ability to verify the accuracy of financial data and information.
• Ability to analyze, classify, post, balance and reconcile financial data and accounts.
• Ability to prepare clear, concise and complete financial documents, statements and reports.
• Ability to understand, interpret, explain and apply District/SNWA accounting policies procedures and systems of internal control.
• Ability to understand, interpret, explain and apply local, state and federal law, codes, ordinances and regulations and professional accounting standards regulating District/SNWA financial accounting, reporting and recordkeeping.
• Ability to exercise sound independent judgment within established guidelines.
• Ability to interact collaboratively with other accounting staff and managers and staff of other departments and entities to address accounting and reporting issues, questions and problems.
• Ability to communicate clearly, effectively and courteously.
• Ability to establish and maintain highly effective working relationships with managers, supervisors, employees, staff of other entities and others encountered in the course of the work.
• Minimum of two years' experience with month/year end accounting close, financial statements and reporting, and auditor requests.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a government agency or utility.

Responsibilities

• Performs responsible professional accounting duties in the preparation and maintenance of accounting and financial records for various funds.
• Analyzes and evaluates accounting documents, records and accounts.
• Prepares accurate and timely financial records.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level