Staff Accountant
Primary Function: Assists the Chief Accountant 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 2 year experience in accounting related work with water and wastewater districts or other municipalities.
Experience Level: Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and inter
personal 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:
• Closing of monthly books and reconciliation of main bank accounts;
• Reconciliation of all Balance Sheet Accounts on a monthly basis, review and calculate various financial reports and schedules;
• Review the preparation and recording of bi-weekly payrolls;
• 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
• Maintain books and records in accordance with the District’s records retention policy; adhere to the District’s purchasing policy and practices;
• Assist the Chief Accountant in maintaining a system of internal controls and procedures; assist in maintaining accounting controls and procedures in accordance with audit findings and recommendations;
Preparing for the taking of periodic physical inventory of materials, supplies and equipment and, accounting for all fixed assets including tagging of equipment.
Working/Special Conditions: Minimal lifting of bankers boxes.
Working Days/Shift: Monday thru Friday; 8 am to 5 pm