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Accountant I/II (Accounts Payable)
Valley Water
Salary: $97,094.40 - $124,259.20 Annually
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 01865-E
Location: CA, CA
Department: Financial Planning and Management Services
Closing: 3/9/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
Description
Overview:
The Accountant I/II is responsible for encumbering and processing payments for agreements and multi- year construction contracts that are critical to the operation of Valley Water (District).
Our Commitment
Racial equity, diversity and inclusion are integral to Valley Water. We are committed to building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working environment for all. We believe every member of our team enriches our diversity, contributes to inclusion, and strengthens belonging by broadening our perspective and collective understanding of the world around us to accomplish our mission to equitably provide safe, clean water, natural flood protections, and environmental stewardship.
About Valley Water
Valley Water is a public agency with an operating and capital budget of $964 million, and over 900 employees. With headquarters in San Jose, Valley Water provides water supply, enhances streams and watersheds through creek restoration and habitat protection, provides flood protection for homes, schools, businesses and roadways, and partners with other agencies to provide trails and open space for the community.
Key Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To
Applicants whose experience and background best match the ideal experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and education are considered ideal candidates for the position. To determine the top candidates, each applicant will be assessed based on the ideal candidate criteria as listed below.
Ideal Experience
Equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in accounting or a related field.
Or
Directly related experience may be substituted for the college requirement on the basis of one and one-half years of experience for one year of education to a maximum of four years.
Required License Or Certificate
To review the Classification Specification, please click here (Download PDF reader)
General Accounting Unit (Position Code 564)
Valley Water Telework Program: Eligibility for telework will depend on the type of work performed, operational needs, and the ability for the employee to perform the essential functions of their job duties while teleworking. Employment with Valley Water requires employees to live within 150 miles of their primary physical work location located in San Jose, California by their start date.
This position is eligible for a hybrid telework schedule, typically working 40% remote and 60% onsite, after completion of the probationary period (one year).
Selection Process
Consideration may be given to existing applicant pools within the same classification.
Valley Water's Equal Opportunity Non-Discrimination Policy is available for review upon request.
Valley Water will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate persons with disabilities. Please advise Human Resources in advance of any special needs by calling 408-630-2260.
Please be aware that once submitted all application materials become the property of Valley Water and will not be returned. Human Resources staff are not authorized to make copies of application materials for applicants.
To apply, please visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/scvwd/jobs/4847546/accountant-i-ii-accounts-payable
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Accountant I/II (Accounts Payable)
Valley Water
Salary: $97,094.40 - $124,259.20 Annually
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 01865-E
Location: CA, CA
Department: Financial Planning and Management Services
Closing: 3/9/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
Description
Overview:
The Accountant I/II is responsible for encumbering and processing payments for agreements and multi- year construction contracts that are critical to the operation of Valley Water (District).
Our Commitment
Racial equity, diversity and inclusion are integral to Valley Water. We are committed to building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working environment for all. We believe every member of our team enriches our diversity, contributes to inclusion, and strengthens belonging by broadening our perspective and collective understanding of the world around us to accomplish our mission to equitably provide safe, clean water, natural flood protections, and environmental stewardship.
About Valley Water
Valley Water is a public agency with an operating and capital budget of $964 million, and over 900 employees. With headquarters in San Jose, Valley Water provides water supply, enhances streams and watersheds through creek restoration and habitat protection, provides flood protection for homes, schools, businesses and roadways, and partners with other agencies to provide trails and open space for the community.
Key Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To
- Reviewing purchase orders, construction contracts, and agreements to ensure compliance with policies and procedures.
- Ensuring that vendor invoices are paid accurately, charges are consistent with the contract terms, retentions are properly tracked and accounted for, and that deliverables are received prior to initiating payments.
- Investigating and responding to inquiries from customers and vendors.
- Providing technical assistance and training to co-workers.
- Preparing regular journal entries, accruals, and financial schedules.
- Responding to audit inquiries and assisting in the year-end close process.
Applicants whose experience and background best match the ideal experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and education are considered ideal candidates for the position. To determine the top candidates, each applicant will be assessed based on the ideal candidate criteria as listed below.
Ideal Experience
- Accountant I: One (1) year of professional accounting experience in processing timely payments for contracts and agreements.
- Accountant II: Four(4) years of professional accounting experience in processing timely payments for contracts and agreements.
- Ability to proficiently use Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and web-based programs or equivalent.
- Ability to provide excellent customer service through all levels of the organization as well as the vendors.
- Ability to meet assigned deadlines
- Ability to act and operate independently with minimal daily direction
- Highly detail oriented and organized
- Accurately tabulate, record, and balance assigned transactions.
- Audit, reconcile, and balance assigned accounts.
- Identify and correct accounting errors.
- Maintain a variety of financial records and files.
- Communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
- Learn new tasks and be a team player with the willingness to fill the gaps when needed.
- Knowledge of accounting principles, contract encumbrances and retentions, and processing of vendor invoices.
- Knowledge of automated financial systems such as Infor, PeopleSoft, SAP or equivalent.
Equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in accounting or a related field.
Or
Directly related experience may be substituted for the college requirement on the basis of one and one-half years of experience for one year of education to a maximum of four years.
Required License Or Certificate
To review the Classification Specification, please click here (Download PDF reader)
General Accounting Unit (Position Code 564)
Valley Water Telework Program: Eligibility for telework will depend on the type of work performed, operational needs, and the ability for the employee to perform the essential functions of their job duties while teleworking. Employment with Valley Water requires employees to live within 150 miles of their primary physical work location located in San Jose, California by their start date.
This position is eligible for a hybrid telework schedule, typically working 40% remote and 60% onsite, after completion of the probationary period (one year).
Selection Process
- The selection process may include one or more of the following: application review, application assessment, performance exercise, written exercise and/or interview.
- The Employment Application, Qualifying Information Questions and/or Supplemental Questions will be evaluated based on the ideal candidate criteria listed above. Resumes are highly recommended.
Consideration may be given to existing applicant pools within the same classification.
Valley Water's Equal Opportunity Non-Discrimination Policy is available for review upon request.
Valley Water will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate persons with disabilities. Please advise Human Resources in advance of any special needs by calling 408-630-2260.
Please be aware that once submitted all application materials become the property of Valley Water and will not be returned. Human Resources staff are not authorized to make copies of application materials for applicants.
To apply, please visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/scvwd/jobs/4847546/accountant-i-ii-accounts-payable
Copyright ©2024 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved.
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PandoLogic. Keywords: Accounts Payable or Receivable Specialist, Location: San Jose, CA - 95118 , PL: 596897452
Salary : $97,094 - $124,259
