Notice of Job Opening, Los Banos
ACCOUNTANT III
Deadline: 12:00pm on Friday, March 8, 2024

Annual Salary Range (Steps)*:                                     
Step I:              $94,237.94
Step II:             $99,781.35
Step III:            $110,868.17

*Starting salary generally begins at Step I

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:           

Any combination of education and experience that provides the necessary knowledge and abilities is qualifying.  A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities include:

Experience:          

May require a CPA license, requires a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in business administration with a concentration in accounting, and 4 to 6 years’ experience with increasing responsibility in performing professional financial analysis, accounting, auditing, management information systems development, and budgeting work. Requires strong interpersonal skills, ability to communicate, strong problem-solving, and creative skills. Must have a high level of ethical standards, integrity, and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results orientation. This class is distinguished by the ability to lead others, a wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. Relies on judgment and experience, and typically reports to a supervisor or a manager. It is distinguished from the other classes by the depth and breadth of the duties, performing the most complex functions with a high degree of proficiency and concurrent need for extensive and intense experience in accounting functions.

License Requirement:

Possession of a valid California Class C Driver License may be required at the time of appointment. Failure to obtain or maintain such required license(s) may be cause for disciplinary action. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a physical disability will be considered for accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

Possession and proof of a good driving record as evidenced by freedom from multiple or serious traffic violations or accidents for at least two (2) consecutive years.  The driving record will not contribute to an increase in the Authority’s automobile insurance rates.

Abbreviated Job Description: 

Under general direction, the Accountant series performs a variety of difficult and complex professional accounting duties in support of Authority financial, accounting, and related administrative functions; assists with internal control reviews, performance audits of Authority functions and services; prepares budgets, periodic financial reports and statements; assists with long range financial planning and annual external audit; performs special analytical studies as directed; may provide some direction and training to fiscal recordkeeping support staff.

The class of Accountants includes duties as described below.  Positions in this class are not supervisory, but may exercise lead responsibilities.   

Examples of duties of the Accountant III include, but are not limited to: Prepares, updates and manages the Activities, Routine Operation & Maintenance, and Extraordinary Operation & Maintenance budgets; Gathers and distributes financial data and projections for the preparation of the Authority budget; Plans, reviews, revises, distributes, and interprets budget draft data for management, various committees, and Board of Directors; Prepares final budgets for Board approval, and distributes; Maintains current and archived budgets; Uploads budget into computerized program; Attends all budget preparation and presentation meetings; Sets  up accounts for general ledger posting, general oversight; Reviews and ensures the accuracy of ledger posting; Reconciles revenue and expenditure data with the general ledger, prepares month-end journals, closes and adjusts journals and ledgers each fiscal year; Prepares periodic financial reports and statements; Performs periodic audits of internal accounting records to ensure accurate controls; Assists with quarterly reviews and annual audits conducted by outside auditing agencies; Assists Authority management with long range financial planning, protection of Authority assets, and maintenance of budget controls; Assists with development and maintenance of the Authority Management Information System; Assists with oversight of accounts payable and payroll, prepares, posts and manages invoices, cash receipts and subsidiary ledger, prepares monthly related reports for monthly Board meetings; Performs special analytical studies; Regular attendance and adherence to prescribed work schedule to conduct job responsibilities; Performs related duties as assigned.

Must possess the ability to:

Plan, coordinate, and perform professional accounting work related to the maintenance and development of Authority financial, accounting, budgeting, and management information systems.  Provide training and work coordination for fiscal recordkeeping support staff.  Assist with Authority budget development and fiscal controls.  Maintain and update ledgers and journals.  Prepare a variety of financial reports and statements.  Assist with performance audits of Authority services and functions.  Effectively prepare and present technical financial information.  Work under pressure towards time deadlines.  Effectively represent the Authority’s financial functions with individual citizens, community groups, external auditors and other government organizations.  Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with co-workers, outside agencies, and the public.

Typical Physical Activities include, but are not limited to: May occasionally travel by airplane and automobile in conducting Authority business.  Communicates orally with Authority Board members, co-workers, and the public in face-to-face, one-to-one, and group settings. Sufficient finger/hand coordination and dexterity to operate and adjust office equipment.  Regularly uses a telephone for communication.  Uses office equipment such as computer, copiers, and FAX machines.  Work at a desk and sits for extended time periods.  Moderate standing and walking; Work in an office environment, lift and move objects up to 25 pounds such as large binders, books, and small office equipment. Hearing and vision within normal ranges with or without correction.

How to Apply: 

Only applications received by the due date will be accepted. No other application process will be accepted

SELECTION PROCESS

Required Application Materials: 

The San Luis & Delta-Mendota Water Authority application must be submitted through the online application process linked above, and received no later than the final filing date in order to be considered for this recruitment.

Meeting the minimum qualifications for this position does not guarantee that you will be selected for further consideration. Only those individuals most suited to our particular needs will advance to any skills test and/or oral interview.

Should you feel you need special accommodations for the application process, skills test, and/or interview, due to a qualifying disability, please contact the Human Resources Department at (209) 826-9696.

Verification of Employment: 

The Authority conducts verification of a candidate’s employment history, education and training, and other information contained in the Employment Application and any other materials submitted by a candidate in an application packet.

Conditional Offer of Employment: 

An offer of employment will be conditional upon legal ability to work in the United States and verification of a candidate’s employment history, education and training, other information contained in the Employment Application, and any license requirements. This organization participates in E-Verify.

BENEFITS

Retirement Benefits:

401(a) Defined Contribution Plan:  A 401(a) Defined Contribution Plan is funded by the Authority contributing equal to 8% of your gross, base annual salary. 457 Deferred Compensation Plan:  participation in the 457 Deferred Compensation Plan is an election.  If the employee elects to participate in the 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, the Authority will match up to 5% of an employee’s base annual salary.   The total potential combined contributions for the 401(a) and the 457 plans by the Authority may amount to a maximum of 13% of your gross base annual salary.  All contributions under both plans vest immediately to you.

NOTE:  You should be aware that the Authority does not participate in Social Security.  This may affect the Social Security benefits you have already earned upon retirement.

Health Benefits:

Three (3) medical benefit plans are offered through ACWA-JPIA.  The Authority contributes 100% (depending on the plan) of the premium for the employee and 75% for the employee’s eligible family members (depending on the plan).

Dental & Vision Benefits: 

The Authority contributes 100% of the premium for the employee and the employee’s eligible family members.

Holidays:

Employees receive eleven (11) paid holidays, including a personal floating holiday.

Vacation & Medical Leave:

Vacation leave is accrued at the rate of 80 hours per year, increasing to 120 hours per year after 5 years of service, 140 hours per year after 10 years of service, and 160 hours per year after 15 years of service.  Medical leave accrues at the rate of 8 hours per month, following one month of continuous service.

Employee Assistance Program: 

Available to employees and their household members.

Optional/Voluntary Benefits include access to:

• Life Insurance

• Short/Long Term Disability Insurance

• Credit Union

The San Luis & Delta-Mendota Water Authority is an Equal Opportunity, Male/Female/Vet/Disabled Employer

This organization participates in E-Verify