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Junior Accountant

Primary Function:                               Assists the Finance Director in the maintenance and
Reporting of all financial transactions into the District’s Financial Management General Ledger System.
 
Minimum Qualifications:                     Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance and preferably 1 year experience in accounting related work with water and wastewater districts or other municipalities.
 
Experience Level:                                 Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills; practical knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles; ability to participate in mid-level business, finance and management discussions and contribute to management’s decision making policies; familiarity with fundamental fund accounting methods and practices as described in the Water District Financial Management Guide.




Major Responsibilities:

 

•  Assist in preparation of small bank reconciliations.
•  Maintain all records and important documents well-organized and filed.
•  Assist in the preparation of the annual audit report, prepare supporting documentation and schedules as needed, adhering to audit findings and auditor’s recommendations;
•  Assist other departments in reporting and documenting any system failures or updates; implement system upgrades and builds, trouble-shoot system irregularities;
•  Assist other departments when supervisors are absent as needed, review and audit work performed by the Collections, Inventory, and Accounts Payable clerks;
•  Preparing for the taking of periodic physical inventory of materials, supplies and equipment and, accounting for all fixed assets including tagging of equipment.
•  Prepare Journal Entries at the request of the Financial Accountant.
•  Review requisitions on a weekly basis.
 
Working Days/Shift: Monday thru Friday; 8 am to 5 pm.
Date Posted: 02/26/2020                                                                                          
Deadline: Until Filled
  
Agua SUD is an Equal Opportunity “At-Will” Employer and does not discriminate on any applicable legally-recognized basis.