Palm Desert, California
San Rafael, California
Posted: 20-Dec-24
Location: Irvine, California
Type: Full Time
Salary: $8,946.83 - $12,323.00/monthly
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Internal Number: 00869
The Position
Under general direction, Accounting Supervisors plan, organize, direct and supervise professional accountants performing routine to complex professional accounting duties including accounts payable, payroll, utility billings and payments, accounts receivable, grant management and compliance, capital assets, water supply reliability accounting, real estate, and financial reporting.
The ideal candidate will have experience ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting, process improvement, and have technological aptitude to leverage advanced accounting software systems. A solid technical accounting background relating to payables, payroll, revenues and, receivables, capital assets, and projects within a Tier 1 system is highly desired. The incumbent will have a track record of successfully supervising high-performing teams, driving efficiency, accuracy, and compliance. They will have strong interpersonal and communication skills to develop and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders including auditors, executives, and cross-functional teams, providing excellent customer services to both technical and non-technical audiences.
For the full job description and responsibilities of the position, please click here.
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Select, plan, train, prioritize, assign, supervise, review, coach and participate in the work of staff responsible for accounting activities, which may include accounts payable, accounts receivable, revenue program, cost accounting, fixed assets, payroll, general ledger maintenance, financial reporting, and budget preparation.
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Work with staff to ensure a high-performance, customer service-oriented work environment that supports achieving the department’s and District’s mission, objectives and values regarding teamwork.
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Prepare and/or review complex accounting transactions such as debt-refunding, water supply reliability, and grant compliance and reporting.
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Prepare and/or review general ledger activities; review and approve journal entries and bank reconciliations; understand and resolve issues on subledger(s) and provide recommendations.
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Participate in the preparation of month-end, quarter-end, and annual financial reports including the District’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), and other entities financial statements; understand and apply current knowledge in GAAP, FASB, and GASB.
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Coordinate with auditors with scheduled audits, and special projects.
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Participate in the development of business requirements with Information Systems; identify and implement opportunities for improving business processes; supervise/ perform user testing of system changes as appropriate; evaluate and develop user requirements and enhancements and provide user training.
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Monitor work activities to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures; formulate, establish and maintain processes and procedures to ensure appropriate internal controls.
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Research and investigate accounting issues and recommend proper accounting resolutions.
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Coordinate with all internal District departments as needed.
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Perform special projects and assignments or other duties as assigned.
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Comply with District work-related safety practices and attend relevant safety training.
Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:
Education:
- A combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field with accounting emphasis is required. For degrees obtained outside of the U.S., an official equivalency evaluation is required.
Experience:
- Five (5) years of experience in a general accounting environment, including two (2) years of supervisory experience is required.
- Experience in governmental accounting environment preferred.
- Experience in a Tier 1 Financial System – Oracle preferred.
Licenses and Certifications
- Depending on assignment, a valid Class 'C' California License may be required.
- Certified Public Accountant preferred.
Ability to:
- Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with all levels of office/field employees and management. Represent District in a professional manner when dealing with outside customers and suppliers. Ability to explain, demonstrate and clarify to others within well-established policies, procedures and standards, as well as the ability to follow specific instructions and respond to simple and difficult requests from others. Prepare clear and concise written reports and correspondence. Speak effectively to large groups.
- Add, subtract, multiply, divide and calculate percentages, fractions and decimals. Ability to convert water equivalents.
- Effectively use MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and keyboarding abilities to sufficiently perform the job. Oracle Enterprise Business Suite and OBIEE knowledge preferred.
- Use good judgment in performing influence functions such as supervising, managing, leading, teaching and directing assigned staff.
- Use good judgment in decision-making with customers.
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, walk, bend, stand and stoop. Ability to lift up to 20 lbs. on a routine basis.
Environmental Adaptability
The employee works in an environment that may expose employee to toxic or other materials in the field. Exposure to elements of the weather and animals.
Disaster Service Worker: In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, Irvine Ranch Water District employees, in the event of a disaster, are considered disaster service workers and may be asked to respond accordingly.
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Applications will be reviewed by the Human Resources Department and the subject matter expert. Those applicants possessing the most pertinent qualifications will be invited to continue in the selection process, which will include:
Accounting Skills Assessment: will evaluate the candidates' knowledge and proficiency in accounting principles and practices.
Oral Interview Examination (tentatively scheduled for February 13, 2025): will evaluate the candidates' experience, training, education, and abilities in relation to those factors which are essential for successful performance on the job.
Communication regarding your application and/or status will be sent to the email address listed on your application. Please check your email regularly throughout the recruitment process as you will not receive communications by any other method.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Irvine Ranch Water District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you consider yourself a person with a disability, you may contact the Human Resources Department for a reasonable accommodation.