Accounting Supervisor

General Description

• There will be a 3.9% increase to the salary range for this position, effective July 1, 2024*

Irvine Ranch Water District is currently accepting applications for an Accounting Supervisor in our Finance/Treasury Department.

The District

Irvine Ranch Water District (IRWD) is a progressive, values-driven agency, with an international reputation for its leading-edge financial management practices, water recycling program, water use efficiency practices, water banking, urban runoff treatment, and energy generation and storage. Established in 1961 as a California Water District under the provisions of the California Water Code, IRWD is an independent special district serving central Orange County.

IRWD provides high-quality drinking water, reliable sewage collection and treatment, ground-breaking recycled water programs, and environmentally sound urban runoff treatment to its customers. As an independent, not-for-profit public agency, IRWD is governed by a publicly elected five-member Board of Directors. The Board is responsible for the District's policies and decision-making.

Day-to-day operations are supervised by the General Manager. Additional information can be found at the District's website: www.IRWD.com.

The Position

Under general direction, Accounting Supervisors plan, organize, direct, 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.

In this hands-on supervisory role, the ideal candidate will have experience ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting, process improvement, and have technological aptitude to leverage advanced accounting software systems. Asolid technical accounting background relating to revenues, receivables, and projects within a Tier 1 system is highly desired.

The ideal candidatewill 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.

Summary of Duties

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.

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.

Prepare and/or review complex accounting transactions such as debt-refunding, water supply reliability, and grant compliance and reporting.

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.

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.

Coordinate with auditors with scheduled audits, and special projects.

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.

Monitor work activities to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures; formulate, establish and maintain processes and procedures to ensure appropriate internal controls.

Research and investigate accounting issues and recommend proper accounting resolutions.

Coordinate with all internal District departments as needed.

Perform special projects and assignments or other duties as assigned.

Comply with District safety work-related practices and attend relevant safety training.

Qualifications

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 years of supervisory experience is required.

• Experience in governmental accounting environment preferred.

• Experience in a Tier 1 Financial System - Oracle preferred.

• Certified Public Accountant preferred.

Additional Information

IRWD Corporate Values

Irvine Ranch Water District believes that its values drive the character, culture, and capacity of our organization. IRWD was built on values, and we weave them into the fabric of everything we do.

Values are the ingredients in our recipe for both institutional and individual success. They are a code of conduct to promote positive outcomes for others and ourselves. They are more than words on a wall or a website.

We live by them every day. We pledge to keep them relevant in an ever-changing world.

IRWD's employees enjoy working in a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment where they form strong bonds with fellow employees. To ensure effective communication and promote a collaborative team environment, employees report to work each day in the office or in the field, depending on their positions.

The physical and mental demands described below are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Language Ability and Interpersonal Communication

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.

Mathematical Ability

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide and calculate percentages, fractions and decimals. Ability to convert water equivalents.

Technology Ability

Proficient in the use of MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Keyboarding abilities sufficient to perform the job. Oracle Enterprise Business Suite and OBIEE knowledge preferred.

Judgment and Situational Reasoning Ability

Ability to use good judgment in performing influence functions such as supervising, managing, leading, teaching and directing assigned staff. Ability to use good judgment in decision making with customers.

Physical Requirement

Regularly required to sit, walk, bend, stand and stoop. Ability to lift up to 20 lbs. on a routine basis.

Environmental Adaptability

Ability to work in an environment that may expose employee to toxic or other materials in the field. Exposure to elements of the weather and animals.