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Overview:

The Senior Management Analyst for the Treasury and Debt Management Unit supports the Treasury and Debt Manager in managing Valley Water’s $1.4 billion debt portfolio, $800 million investment portfolio, and $450 million short-term debt program. The position acts as a lead on debt administration and short-term debt issuances, and supports long-term debt issuances, cash management, and investments. The Senior Management Analyst is a financial analyst who works closely with internal and external partners to secure debt financing for capital projects, manage debt proceeds, report to investors, comply with legal covenants, manage daily cash flow and investments, and make regular debt service and fee payments.

Our Commitment: 
We are committed to building and sustaining a working environment where all individuals are respected and valued. We believe every member of our team brings unique perspectives that enhance our ability to serve the public effectively. By fostering a workplace with employees from the communities we serve, we broaden our collective understanding of the world around us and strengthen our mission to equitably provide safe, clean water, natural flood protections, and environmental stewardship.

About Valley Water:
Valley Water is a public agency with an operating and capital budget of $964 million, and over 900 employees. With headquarters in San José, Valley Water provides water supply, enhances streams and watersheds through creek restoration and habitat protection, provides flood protection for homes, schools, businesses and roadways, and partners with other agencies to provide trails and open space for the community.

 

Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Debt administration, including compliance and continuing disclosure reporting, debt service and fee payments, management of bond proceeds, oversight of the federal WIFIA loan program, management of the DebtBook debt module, and coordination with partner banks, lenders, and accounting staff. 
• Management of the short-term debt program, which includes a $250 million commercial paper facility and a $200 million revolving line of credit for just-in-time financing of the Capital Improvement Program. Coordination with CP dealers, revolving line of credit bank, issuing and paying agent, and trustee bank to issue short-term debt and manage the funds. 
• Supporting the issuance of long-term debt, including new-money and refunding water revenue and special parcel tax bonds. Drafting bond disclosure, reviewing and understanding legal documents, working closely with bond counsel and municipal advisors, and drafting board memos.
• Supporting other Treasury functions, including daily cash management to account for incoming/outgoing cash, investment transactions and reporting, cash flow forecasting, and SymPro investment database maintenance. Responsibilities include using Infor ERP to process payments by check, ACH, and wire, and ensuring the security of these transactions from phishing and other cyber threats.
• Monitoring and ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements related to the debt and investment portfolios. Assisting with financial analyses, budgeting, special projects, and ad-hoc requests. Developing unit efficiencies using AI tools.

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: 

Five years or more of debt and treasury management experience.  

Government experience in debt and treasury management is desirable.

Ideal Skills and Abilities: 

• Strong analytical, writing, and speaking abilities, and attention to detail. 
• Management and organization of large amounts of financial data and information.
• Ability to read and interpret legal and technical documents. 
• Experience and understanding of debt and treasury functions.
• Ability to work cooperatively and independently. 
• Efficient administration of regular tasks.
• Ability to meet deadlines and multitask in an effective manner.
• Experience with accounting, reconciliation, financial reporting, financial markets, budgeting, and forecast modeling.

Ideal Knowledge:

• Principles and practices of managing debt/loans, cash flow, and investments.
• California Government Code, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), and Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board (MSRB) compliance requirements for debt and treasury management.
• Organization and quality management practices as applied to the development, analysis, and evaluation of programs, policies, and operational needs of debt and treasury management.
• Principles and practices of budget development and administration, contract negotiation and management, and sound financial management policies and procedures.
• Practices of researching debt and treasury issues, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations, and preparing and presenting effective staff reports.
• Computer software applications, including the Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint), Docusign, DebtBook, SymPro, Infor, Smartsheet, and other specialized software and databases.

Ideal Training and Education:

Equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in finance, business, economics, accounting, public administration, or a related field. 

Substitution:

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.

To review the Classification Specification, please click here

Treasury-Debt Management Unit (Position Code 981) 
Valley Water Telework Program: Eligibility for telework will depend on the type of work performed, operational needs, and the ability for the employee to perform the essential functions of their job duties while teleworking. Employment with Valley Water requires employees to live within 150 miles of their primary physical work location located in San Jose, California by their start date.

This position is eligible for a hybrid telework schedule, typically working 40% remote and 60% onsite.

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CLOSES 5/30/2026 OR 100 APPLICATIONS (WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST)

Summary

Under direction, leads, oversees, and participates in the more complex and difficult work of staff responsible for performing a wide variety of responsible clerical and technical accounting work involved in performing financial record keeping and reporting duties in support of assigned accounting system, function, or program area including in the areas of utility billing, accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, business licenses, and revenue collection and cash management; provides information and assistance to the general public and City departments; maintains file and records; and performs a variety of technical tasks relative to assigned areas of responsibility.

Distinguishing Characteristics

This is the advanced journey level class in the Account Clerk series. Positions at this level are distinguished from the other classes within the series by the level of responsibility assumed and the complexity of duties assigned. Employees perform the most difficult and responsible types of duties assigned to classes within this series including responsibility for leading and performing the full range of accounting clerical duties related to payroll, business licenses, accounts payable and accounts receivable. Employees at this level are required to be fully trained in all procedures and able to perform the full scope of duties of the Account Clerk II and have a more in-depth knowledge specific to assigned area.

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AHA is seeking to fill the Accounting Specialist II position in the Finance Department. The Accounting Specialist II performs a variety of technical and administrative account support duties in the preparation, maintenance, and processing of accounting records and transactions. Please see the job announcement and job description below for more details about this career opportunity. Experience with Yardi software is required.

To be considered for this career opportunity, you must submit:

1. Housing Authority Employment Application
2. Resume (three pages maximum, include months/years of employment), and
3. Responses to the supplemental questions (two pages maximum)

Final Filing Date: Open until filled. Applications received by March 5, 2026, at 5:00 pm PST will be included in the first review. AHA reserves the right to interview candidates before the deadline.

Please click on the Job PDF to view the announcement.

THIS IS A TERM-LIMITED POSITION WITH TIER 2 BENEFITS THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2026

Be ready to rethink your assumptions about the public sector. Dedicated and motivated colleagues? Beautiful, high amenity building for on-site work and collaboration? Flexible schedules and hybrid work options? Yes, yes, and yes!

ABOUT THE ROLE

Under direct supervision of the Accounting Supervisor, the Financial Analyst/Accountant II will perform a variety of professional level accounting, auditing, and financial reporting duties. Responsibilities may include maintaining, allocating, recording TDA, STA and SGR revenues and disbursements; recording various financial transactions; reviewing and reconciling general ledger accounts; evaluating and analyzing variances; and preparing various federal and state reports. In addition, the incumbent will assist in the preparation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR); annual audit; and implementation of Government Accounting Standard Board (GASB) new pronouncements.

RESPONSIBILITIES
Specific duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Obtain, calculate, and record TDA, STA and SGR revenues based on their apportionment areas.
• Allocate and authorize TDA disbursement to operators.
• Prepare various journal entries for multiple entities.
• Perform account reconciliations to ensure general ledger is reconciled to various subsidiary reports.
• Review and analyze transactions; identify and investigate variances; and make corrections.
• Prepare a variety of reports for internal, federal, state and other government agencies to ensure compliance with program and grants requirements. 
• Assist in preparation of annual year-end financial statements; annual audit; and new GASB pronouncement implementation.
• Performs other job-related tasks and duties as needed or assigned by the Section.

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED, PLEASE APPLY IMMEDIATELY Financial Analyst/Accountant II (Temporary Position) - MTC Careers

A resume and cover letter are not required with your application but highly encouraged.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS
Successful completion of a background check, professional references and the Employment Eligibility Verification Form I-9.  

DISABILITY
The Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the recruitment or skills assessment process to accommodate applicants with disabilities. If selected for an interview or testing, and you require accommodation, please notify the Human Resources Department when confirming your interview or test.

All MTC employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

The Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District (Midpen) is seeking a self-motivated and highly experienced accounting professional to join our team as our next Senior Accounting Technician!  The incumbent will perform the most difficult and complex types of duties assigned to this classification, exercising a high level of independent judgment and initiative.  Join our cohesive team at our amazing mission-driven agency! 

About Midpen:  Midpen helps plants, animals and people thrive throughout the greater Santa Cruz Mountains region by preserving a greenbelt of more than 70,000 acres of public open space with more than 250 miles of trails in 27 extraordinary preserves, permanently protected for natural resource conservation and ecologically sensitive public enjoyment and education.  Midpen is a public agency with a focused mission that guides our work, and where every employee makes an impact. View our Working at Midpen video! If you are looking for an outstanding opportunity to contribute to the legacy of open space protection, natural resource restoration and outdoor recreation, working with an incredible team of like-minded colleagues, we invite you to apply for this position! At Midpen, we believe open space is for all. Our public lands are shared spaces provided for the community by the community. All people, regardless of background, deserve respect, dignity, safety, and a sense of belonging. Midpen welcomes all people to enjoy the public open space preserves we hold in trust, supporting the mental, physical, and social well-being of our region.

About the Position:  Midpen aims to recruit and retain employees who embody professionalism, accountability, and respect, who value working in a mission-driven agency focused on inclusivity, diversity, and equity.

The ideal candidate has a minimum of five years’ experience performing the full range of technical work in the areas of general accounting and auditing.  

Main Duties

The main duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Accounts payable, including verifying availability of funds and proper classification of expenditures.
• Review monthly credit cards  transactions for proper coding, approval, and timely processing; follow up with staff as needed due to high transaction volume and coordinate resolution of coding or approval issues.   
• Report generation, including the preparation of the Claims Report for each Board meeting. The Claims Report includes the Accounts Payable and credit cards transactions for a specific period. The Claims Report is a public document and must be reported at every regular Board meeting.
• Perform routine reconciliation of expenditure and revenue accounts, including bank statements.
• Produce journal entries to post to the general ledger.
• Verify, post, and record financial transactions; maintain accounting records, ledgers, registers, journals, and supporting databases in accordance with established accounting policies and procedures.
• Providing technical assistance  for  year-end audit preparation,  including  supplying information to the auditors  and responding to requests and questions.

Additional Responsibilities

The additional responsibilities may include:

• Accounts receivable duties as needed.
• Reconcile specialized accounts including land acquisition worksheets, capital assets, and long-term debt funds to ensure accuracy of financial records.
• Assist in processing debt service obligations, including preparing payment schedules, processing annual payments, posting interest on bonds and notes, updating liability balances, and preparing related journal entries.
• Review, post, balance, reconcile, and maintain accurate and confidential accounting and payroll records. Accurately prepare employee and vendor payments for retirement and other benefits; submit reportable compensation to CalPERS and process payments; prepare Federal and State tax reports.
• Assist in gathering data and preparing monthly financial and statistical reports.

Top candidates will:

• Have experience working with financial systems and have the ability to adapt to new technology and information systems.
• Have excellent written and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrate high attention to detail while performing duties and ensures that they adhere to District policies
• Organize, prioritize and follow-up on work assignments.
• Interpret and accurately record data.
• Work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
• Have demonstrated experience fostering positive and effective working relationships.

This is an advanced journey-level classification which requires the ability to maintain a high level of accuracy, integrity, and confidentiality.

Experience in public sector finance, with the knowledge of principles of governmental financial recordkeeping and bookkeeping, is highly desired.

For additional information about the position, see the Job Description on our website. 

A Few Reasons Why You May Love This Job

• Collaborative work that directly supports Midpen’s mission to protect and restore the natural environment
• You’ll be part of a talented and dynamic team whose work contributes to providing nature’s benefits to everyone
• Excellent employee benefits, including medical, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, and a retirement pension through California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS)

Work Environment:  This position is part of Administrative Services at Midpen’s office in Los Altos, California.  Midpen offers a hybrid office/telecommute work schedule for this position.

Education and Experience:  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: 

• Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth (12th) grade supplemented by college-level coursework in accounting or finance, and
• At least five (5) years in the maintenance of financial and accounting records.
• Experience in public sector finance, with the knowledge of principles of governmental financial recordkeeping and bookkeeping, is highly desired.

Licenses & Certifications Required:   Possession of a valid California Driver’s License.

Benefits:   Midpen provides an excellent benefits package including health, life & disability insurance as well as CalPERS pension. Please see the Benefits page on Midpen’s website for details.

How to Apply: apply online at CalOpps.org

(To avoid missing email communication about this recruitment, add mpropenspace@calopps.org to your contacts or list of safe senders.)

Application deadline: May 31, 2026.  Applicants with the most relevant experience and qualifications suitable for the position will be contacted for an interview.

The following application items are required to be considered*:

1. Fully completed CalOpps employment application 

2. Cover letter 

3. Resume 

4. Supplemental question responses

*Incomplete CalOpps employment applications, or applications without the required application items listed here, will not be considered for the position.

Interview Schedule: (dates subject to change)

First Interview (virtual): June 11, 2026

Second Interview & written exercise (in person): June 16, 2026

A note to applicants who currently live outside of the San Francisco Bay Area: compensation in California often reflects the region’s significantly higher cost of living. Before applying, and if you haven't done so already, we strongly encourage you to assess whether relocation is practical for you. Please research housing costs, relocation expenses, and commute times to Los Altos from outlying areas.  

Midpen reserves the right to limit or deny off-duty employment or business ownership which creates a conflict of interest or an incompatibility with District employment. Information can be found in the Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual Section 4.13 Off-Duty Employment and Business Ownership.

Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation by contacting the Human Resources department at (650) 691-1200 or via email at hr@openspace.org.

This position performs a variety of highly complex technical para-professional administrative duties in support of fiscal and accounting procedures, including budget preparation and auditing a variety of financial records under limited supervision. This position will require thorough knowledge of accounting terminology and procedures. The position is full-time, and scheduled for forty (40) hours per week. 

JOB DUTIES

• Coordinates services and repairs with maintenance staff and/or vendors; conducts inspections, investigations, or interviews as needed to identify problems.
• Enters data into computer systems and maintains information systems database; enter data, processes transactions, assess and validates data, compiles documentation, examines, reconciles and adjusts financial records and reports.
• Tracks progress of projects, payments, expenditures, and reimbursements. 
• Creates, maintains, and monitors facility related agreements and contracts with outside vendors and contractors; monitors vendor/contractor/landlord performance, ensuring discrepancies or problems are resolved and work is done in accordance with contractual requirements