Senior Accountant

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 a Senior Accountant 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

Perform accounting and analytical duties with responsibility for one or more of the following areas: General Ledger, Accounts Payable and iExpense, Accounts Receivable, Payroll Administration and Accounting, Project and Grant Management, Fixed Assets, Year End Processing and Financial Reporting.

Summary of Duties

Perform / oversee thegeneral ledger period end closing process, including subledgers.

Prepare / review analysis of general ledger accounts.

Prepare / review and approve journal entries including proper supporting documentation.

Understand and resolve issues on subledger(s) / general ledger interfaces and provide recommendations.

Prepare and review complex accounting transactions such as debt refunding, pension, other post employment benefits, swaps and capitalized interest.

Complete year-end processing of relevant accounting functions including preparation and review of lead audit schedules for the annual external audit.

Coordinate with auditors as appropriate.

Prepare, review, and complete the relevant annual report (ACFR) sections.

Understand and apply current knowledge in GAAP, FASB, and GASB.

Research accounting issues and determine/recommend proper accounting treatments, and make recommendations.

Ensure activities are in accordance with District policy, procedures, regulations, and guidelines.

Identify issues and make recommendations for business process improvements.

Formulate, establish and maintain processes and procedures to maintain appropriate internal controls.

Oversee and administer the Oracle Time Labor (OTL) payroll processing functions; perform all payroll functions for the District including deductions, adjustments, analytical review and audit and reconciliation.

Prepare, process and review all payroll related quarterly and year end reporting such as State Controller's Report and Affordable Care Act (ACA) reporting requirements.

Coordinate with all internal District departments as needed; provide superior service to internal and external customers.

Prepare / review outside reports as appropriate.

Perform special projects and assignments or other duties as assigned.

Comply with District work-related safety 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. For degrees obtained outside of the U.S., an official equivalency evaluation is required.

Experience

• Three (3) years of experience in a general accounting environment, including General Ledger, Accounts Payable and iExpense, Accounts Receivable, Payroll Administration and Accounting, Project and Grant Management, Fixed Assets, Year End Processing and/or Financial Reporting is required. Experience in governmental accounting environment preferred.

• Ability to create and maintain spreadsheets, amortization schedules, databases, and flowcharts including the use of financial functions. Basic knowledge of SQL queries preferred.

License/Certifications

• A valid California Class C driver's license is required.

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 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. Ability to effectively listen and communicate with multi-cultural customers.

Mathematical Ability

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide and calculate percentages. Ability to apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (G.A.A.P.) and Governmental Accounting Standards (G.A.S.) to all analytical duties.

Technology Ability

Proficiency with Oracle Enterprise Business Suite, OBIEE, Access, Word and Advance Excel skills.

Judgment and Situational Reasoning Ability

Ability to use good personal judgment and discretion in performing all job functions. Ability to use good judgment in decision making with customers. Ability to work independently with minimum of supervision.

Physical Requirements

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

Environmental Adaptability

Noise level is equivalent to typical office conditions.