Ross Valley Sanitary District Invites Applications for the Position of
ACCOUNTANT I/II/SENIOR -- DOE
ACCOUNTANT I: $42.96 - $54.83
ACCOUNTANT II: $47.43 - $60.53
SENIOR ACCOUNTANT: $52.35 - $66.81
Plus an excellent benefits package
ABOUT THE POSITION
Under general direction of the Finance Officer, this position performs professional and technical work of a confidential nature in the areas of payroll, general accounting, public employee retirement (CalPERS) reporting, and workers’ compensation pay integration. This position assists with the day-to-day accounting and financial operations of the District, including maintenance of accounting and payroll records, and other tasks as assigned. A senior-level accountant may also provide oversight and management of one or more District programs or processes.
To be considered for the Accountant I-II level classification, an Associate degree or higher (or equivalent) plus two or more years of increasingly responsible accounting experience is required.
To be considered for the Senior Accountant level classification, a bachelor’s degree or higher (or equivalent) plus five or more years of increasingly responsible accounting experience is required.
TYPICAL DUTIES
- Manage, prepare, process and maintain records for bi-weekly payroll; prepare quarterly and annual tax reports and returns; confirm compliance with applicable Federal, State, and local law, rules, and regulations.
- Prepare and maintain a variety of ledgers, reports, and schedules; process accounts receivables/payables, prepare bank deposits, credit card and bank account reconciliations, and purchase orders and other accounting processes and activities as needed.
- Assist internal and external customers, provide information that may require judgment and discretion as well as interpretation of policies and procedures, request assistance for unusual situations or requests.
- Examine and explore technical transactions to resolve questions and confirm data; guarantee fiscal accountability and fund integrity for transaction and supporting documentation.
- Interpret, explain, and apply general and governmental accounting/auditing principles and procedures, laws, and regulations affecting the financial operations of special districts; provide guidance to other staff in District administrative processes and procedures.
- See job description for a more comprehensive list of job duties.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE
Education, Training, and Experience
Any combination of education and experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this position. A typical way of obtaining the required qualifications is to possess the equivalent of:
- Associate or Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Accounting, Bookkeeping, Finance, Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field.
- Experience working in public agencies is desirable.
