Accountant

We are currently accepting applications for two (2) Accountant opportunity in the Accounting Department!The PositionRoutinely perform analytical duties with responsibility for one or more of the following areas: General Ledger, Inventory, iProcurement / Purchasing, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll Accounting, Debts, Investments, Real Estate, Water and Wastewater Accounting, Water Budget, Year End Processing, Financial Reporting.SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED Receives general supervision from assigned supervisory or management personnel. Exercises no direct supervision over staff.DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICSThis is the entry-level classification in the professional accounting series. Positions at this level are distinguished from other classes within the series by the level of responsibility assumed and the complexity of duties assigned. Employees perform a full range of professional accounting duties, including preparing financial reports, maintaining and reconciling accounts, and conducting routine to moderately complex financial analyses. Incumbents apply established accounting principles and standards, exercise independent judgment within defined guidelines, and may provide technical support to lower-level staff. This classification is distinguished from the Senior Accountant in that it does not serve in a lead capacity, manage major projects or initiatives, or perform the most complex and specialized accounting assignments.Disaster Service Worker: In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, Irvine Ranch Water District employees, in the event of a disaster, are considered disaster service workers and may be asked to respond accordingly.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: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: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:Two years of experience in a general accounting environment is required.Ability to create and maintain spreadsheets, amortization schedules, databases, and flowcharts including the use of financial functions.Licenses and Certifications:Depending on assignment, a valid Class "C" California Driver's License may be required.Knowledge of:Principles and practices of governmental accounting and public finance administration, including GAAP and GASB standards.Public sector financial reporting requirements, regulations, and compliance standards.General ledger accounting, including journal entries, account analysis, reconciliations, and financial reporting.Methods and techniques for coding, verifying, balancing, and maintaining accounting records.Principles and practices of fiscal, statistical, and administrative record keeping and reporting.General accounting functions such as payroll, capital assets, debt compliance, and project accounting.Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and payroll/HRIS systems, including use and process improvement capabilities.Basic understanding of SQL or similar query tools for data extraction and analysis (preferred).Ability to: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.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.Proficiency with the following software programs, depending on the requirement within the specific area of concentration: Prefer Oracle Enterprise Business Suite R12 – financials, projects, grants, fixed assets, payables, receivables, payroll, inventory, and purchasing; OBIEE; Workday, Excel; Access; Word; Visio. Basic knowledge of SQL queries is preferred.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.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.Noise level is equivalent to typical office conditions.ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:PHYSICAL DEMANDS Regularly required to sit, walk, bend, stoop and stand. Must be able to sit for extended periods of time while performing tasks at a desk or workstation. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard, typewriter keyboard, or calculator, and to operate standard office equipment. Ability to reach for documents, supplies, or equipment at varying heights (within a standard office environment) and grasp them, including the use of filing cabinets or shelves. This is primarily a sedentary office classification, although standing and walking between work areas may be required. Occasional standing may be required. Some bending or stooping may be necessary to retrieve files or materials from lower shelves or desks. Good vision is necessary for reading documents, working with computer screens, and performing tasks that require fine detail. Ability to hear in a standard office environment for communication, phone calls, and meetings. Frequent verbal communication with team members, clients, and other stakeholders, including both in-person and virtual meetings, requiring clear speech and hearing.ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONSNoise level is generally equivalent to a typical office environment. The office is maintained at a comfortable room temperature. The office is equipped with air conditioning and ventilation systems designed to maintain comfortable indoor air quality. The work area is equipped with adequate artificial lighting, supplemented by natural daylight from windows where available. The employee will work primarily at a desk, using a computer and other office equipment. The office complies with standard safety regulations, including the use of fire exits, first aid kits, and emergency procedures. Employees are expected to adhere to safety guidelines. The office environment is free from significant environmental hazards such as chemicals, heavy machinery, or extreme weather conditionsIMPORTANT APPLICATION INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONSAll applicants are required to complete and submit a District application form online and answer the supplemental questionnaire. Stating "See Resume" is not an acceptable substitute for a completed application. Resumes or faxed copies will not be accepted in lieu of the District's online application. To apply, click on the "Apply" link located at the top of this page.New users must create an account first. Click on this link for instructions on how to set up your account and apply for the first time: Online Employment Application GuideApplications will be reviewed by the Human Resources Department and the subject matter expert. Those applicants possessing the most pertinent qualifications will be invited to continue in the selection process, which will include:Performance Examination (tentatively scheduled for June 15, 2026): will evaluate candidates' knowledge and proficiency using Excel.Oral Interview Examination (tentatively scheduled for June 23, 2026): will evaluate the candidates' experience, training, education, and abilities in relation to those factors which are essential for successful performance on the job.Communication regarding your application and/or status will be sent to the email address listed on your application. Please check your email regularly throughout the recruitment process as you will not receive communications by any other method.Equal Opportunity EmployerIrvine Ranch Water District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you consider yourself a person with a disability, you may contact the Human Resources Department for a reasonable accommodation.