Junior Accountant
Primary Function: Assists the Chief Accountant in the maintenance and
Reporting of all financial transactions into the District’s Financial Management General Ledger System.
Minimum Qualifications: Associate’s Degree in Accounting/Finance and preferably 1 year experience in accounting related work with water and wastewater districts or other municipalities.
Experience Level: Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills; practical knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles; ability to participate in mid-level business, finance and management discussions and contribute to management’s decision making policies; familiarity with fundamental fund accounting methods and practices as described in the Water District Financial Management Guide.
Major Responsibilities:
• Assist in preparation of small bank reconciliations.
• Maintain all records and important documents well-organized and filed.
• Assist in the preparation of the annual audit report, prepare supporting documentation and schedules as needed, adhering to audit findings and auditor’s recommendations;
• Assist other departments in reporting and documenting any system failures or updates; implement system upgrades and builds, trouble-shoot system irregularities;
• Assist other departments when supervisors are absent as needed, review and audit work performed by the Collections, Inventory, and Accounts Payable clerks
• Preparing for the taking of periodic physical inventory of materials, supplies and equipment and, accounting for all fixed assets including tagging of equipment.
• Prepare Journal Entries at the request of the Financial Accountant.
• Review requisitions on a weekly basis.
Working Days/Shift: Monday thru Friday; 8 am to 5 pm
Date Posted: 11/04/20
Deadline: N/A
Agua SUD is an Equal Opportunity “At-Will” Employer and does not discriminate on any applicable legally-recognized basis.