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Overview:
The Accountant I/II is responsible for encumbering and processing payments for agreements and multi- year construction contracts that are critical to the operation of Valley Water (District).
Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Reviewing purchase orders, construction contracts, and agreements to ensure compliance with policies and procedures.
• Ensuring that vendor invoices are paid accurately, charges are consistent with the contract terms, retentions are properly tracked and accounted for, and that deliverables are received prior to initiating payments.
• Investigating and responding to inquiries from customers and vendors.
• Providing technical assistance and training to co-workers.
• Preparing regular journal entries, accruals, and financial schedules.
• Responding to audit inquiries and assisting in the year-end close process.
Ideal Candidate's Background Includes:
Applicants whose experience and background best match the ideal experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and education are considered ideal candidates for the position. To determine the top candidates, each applicant will be assessed based on the ideal candidate criteria as listed below.
Ideal Experience:- Accountant I: One (1) year of professional accounting experience in processing timely payments for contracts and agreements.
- Accountant II: Four(4) years of professional accounting experience in processing timely payments for contracts and agreements.
- Ability to proficiently use Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and web-based programs or equivalent.
- Ability to provide excellent customer service through all levels of the organization as well as the vendors.
- Knowledge of accounting principles, contract encumbrances and retentions, and processing of vendor invoices.
- Knowledge of automated financial systems such as Infor, PeopleSoft, SAP or equivalent.
Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in accounting or a related field.
Or
Directly related experience may be substituted for the college requirement on the basis of one and one-half years of experience for one year of education to a maximum of four years.Required License or Certificate
Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California driver's license. Individuals who do not meet the driver's license requirement due to a disability will be considered for a reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.