Accountant - Confidential

Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply early. The first review of applications will occur the week of February 16, 2026, and interview(s) may follow shortly thereafter. Positions may close or be filled without further notice once a sufficient pool of qualified applicants has been received.

Under general supervision of the Accounting Manager, the Accountant performs complex professional accounting work in support of the District's various financial activities. Areas of responsibility may include, but are not limited to general accounting (general ledger, accounts payable and receivable), budget planning and development, purchasing, financial planning and analysis, preparation of financial reports, special projects and related activities.

• 2% COLA increase.
• An additional $250 for health, dental or vision benefits, totalling $2200.

• Balances and reconciles general ledger accounts; prepares adjusting journal entries and monthly bank reconciliations.
• Reconciles property tax payments including analyzing and posting receipts to proper accounts.
• Prepares month‑end and year‑end account analysis and reconciliation, and undertakes year‑end closing activities.
• Cross trains with and provides back‑up support to payroll, including the ability to complete routine payroll processing on an as‑needed basis.
• Takes an active role in the preparation of the annual budget, as well in monthly and annual financial reports.
• Takes a lead role in all aspects of the processing of accounts payable.
• Trains and oversees the Office Technician in projects, assignments and delegated duties compatible with and in support of Accountant's responsibilities.
• Issues and tracks purchase orders, and verifies and maintains appropriate related documentation.
• Processes accounts receivable and reconciles cash receipts, preparing bank deposits as needed.
• Manages delinquent accounts receivable, including the use of outside collections agencies, if needed.
• Reconciles fixed assets and maintains asset depreciation records.
• Prepares reconciliations and reports for annual audit and interfaces with auditors, as necessary.
• Compiles data, conducts financial analysis and financial planning, and prepares ad‑hoc management reports, as needed.
• Assists Finance Manager with complex analyses and special projects.
• Functions as a network systems administrator for purposes of establishing system user rights and administers other systems security functions of a non‑technical nature, as necessary.
• Provides back‑up coverage, as needed, when the Finance Manager is away from the office.
• Drafts policies and procedures, as needed.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

• Financial and accounting theory.
• Government accounting standards and principles.
• General business practices in a government environment.
• Principles and practices of financial record keeping.
• Accounts payable and receivable practices.
• Computerized office software and accounting systems.
• General accounting practices and procedures.
• English grammar, vocabulary, spelling and punctuation.
• Federal and state laws pertaining to government accounting procedures.

• Work and act independently.
• Review, analyze and reconcile complex financial data.
• Prepare and maintain accurate reports and records.
• Communicate with management, staff and elected officials on complex issues.
• Maintain strict confidentiality regarding sensitive, non‑public District business matters.
• Operate a variety of office equipment, computers and software, including the Microsoft Office suite of programs as well as specialized accounting programs.
• Analyze problems to identify solutions.
• Understand and apply general accounting practices.
• Understand, implement and apply accounting theories, principles and standards in a government environment.
• Make arithmetic computations rapidly and accurately.
• Accurately compare, post and transfer numbers.
• Establish and maintain accurate accounting records.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to attend after‑hours Board and other community meetings and events, as requested.
• Ability to attend off‑site training, seminars and other meetings which may…