General Accountant I / II

Morrison•Grimes, CA

10d•$50,000 - $90,000

About The Position

Reclamation District 108 is seeking a General Accountant I / II to support the financial operations of four special districts with a combined annual budget of approximately $20 million. Under the general supervision of the Deputy Manager, this role will perform a variety of accounting duties, including preparing financial reports, maintaining accurate records, reconciling accounts, assisting with audits and budgets, and supporting both routine and emergency response activities. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive; additional detail will be provided. Other related duties may be required and assigned.

Requirements

Principles and practices of accounting, financial reporting, cash basis and accrual-based accounting.
Accounts payable/receivable systems and internal controls.
Financial software (e.g., AgStar, QuickBooks, or similar systems).
Microsoft Excel and Office Suite.
Analyze, reconcile, and report on financial data with accuracy and attention to detail.
Communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing.
Maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
Prioritize and manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
Work independently and collaboratively as part of a small team.
For Accountant II: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field and 3+ years of fund or governmental accounting experience. Or 5+ years of accounting experience, ideally in a governmental or nonprofit setting.
For Accountant I: Associate’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field. Or 3+ years of accounting experience, ideally in a governmental or nonprofit setting.
(A combination of education and equivalent experience may be considered)

Nice To Haves

Governmental accounting (GASB, GAAP, fund accounting) preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform general ledger maintenance, journal entries, and account reconciliations.
Process accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions with proper coding and documentation.
Assist in preparing and reporting monthly and quarterly financial statements and internal Board reports.
Reconcile bank statements and assist in managing cash balances.
Maintain accounting records for capital projects, grants, and assessments.
Prepare and file regulatory and compliance reports (e.g., 1099s, sales/use tax, State Controller reports).
Support annual audit preparation, including compiling financial records and responding to auditor inquiries.
Assist with budget development and entry.
Assist with investment accounting.
Maintain internal accounting controls and participate in process improvements.
Work with Manager, Deputy Managers, Superintendent, and consultants to ensure financial accuracy.
Develop, maintain, and update grant financial tracking tools.
Assist with producing grant progress reports and invoices for submission to the granting agency.
Maintain electronic and hard copy grant filing structures.
Manage registration in state and federal grant databases.
Support grant-specific audit preparation and respond to auditor inquiries.
Oversee financial tracking and documentation for emergency response activities.
Participate in maintaining assessment roll records, including parcel data and revenue tracking.
Collect water applications, enter data in water usage software, and issue monthly customer invoices.
Oversee water allocations, track water usage, and communicate with customers regarding administrative matters.
Report monthly water usage, cropping patterns, and payments to the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation.
Perform other related accounting and administrative duties as assigned.