SENIOR ACCOUNTANT

Salary : $105,714.59 - $139,543.08 Annually

Location : Temecula, CA 92590

Job Type : Full-Time

Job Number : 160

Department : FINANCE

Opening Date : 01 / 20 / 2025

Closing Date : 2 / 21 / 2025 12 : 00 PM Pacific

FLSA : Exempt

Bargaining Unit : MPCEA

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Rancho California Water District is currently looking for an experience candidate to fill a Senior Accountant position. Applications will be accepted until Friday, February 21st @ noon. Interested individuals must submit an application, resume, and cover letter at

DEFINITION

Under general direction, to participate in a wide variety of accounting duties and services including internal and external independent audit functions, financial statement preparation and analysis, grant accounting activities, accounts payable, payroll, fixed asset accounting, budget development, and special district debt retirement.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS

This is an advanced journey level classification with responsibility for providing complex support and analysis and perform high level accounting duties. May lead or provide guidance to lower-level staff. Duties may include performing the most difficult and complex tasks assigned to the work unit. Positions at this level typically report to department supervisor.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following :

• Coordinate and participate in a wide range of accounting services and procedures; establish work methods and procedures; and evaluate results
• Compile, organize, and evaluate complex financial and statistical data from various sources; prepare a wide variety of detailed and intricate analyses, reports, financial statements, and supporting schedules for the district as well as the financial activities and reporting for various other entities that the district is contractually providing accounting administration support
• Record costs of newly acquired fixed assets, track existing fixed assets, record depreciation, and disposition of fixed assets in accounting systems; reconcile fixed asset balances to the general ledger; month-end closing processes; review replacement assets and auction receipts for potential asset retirements
• Monitor the funding of District capital projects and acquisitions; oversee, coordinate, and administer financial reports, funding requests, budgetary requirements, annual reports, and loan / grant funding; review staff reports that affect the District projects and acquisitions including reviewing language and updating funding reports
• Assume responsibility for coordination of activities relating to obtaining loans and grants for funding of the District's Capital Improvement Program; prepare and submit payment requests as required; perform internal audit of loan and grant programs to ensure accuracy and integrity
• Develop and maintain revenue programs required to fund capital improvement projects including capacity charges, water and sewer rates / fees, standby charges, and new revenue programs required to fund capital improvements
• Develop and maintain computerized cash flow analysis, modeling schedules, and revenue projection reports related to determining the viability of funding the District's Capital Improvement Program
• Test and document business processes for compliance with District policies and procedures and assess strengths of internal control for various accounting functions
• Gather data, develop schedules, provide analysis, and prepare or assist in preparation needed for the annual audit, the annual budget, and the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR)
• Research updates to accounting and other applicable financial standards, compliance with operational standards and procedures, and provide recommendations for District implementation
• Participate in the periodic issuance of long-term debt and assist in the preparation of information and exhibits for the legal offering documents for the district as well as for various other entities that the district is contractually providing accounting administration support
• Participate in the administration of special district tax assessment; calculate and prepare debt retirement and interest rates, as well as bond discount schedules, and prepare construction and fee reimbursements
• Work with Finance staff to properly setup and record budgetary data in the accounting software system for the district and other agencies the district is contracted to perform accounting and administrative support duties
• Provide high level accounting and financial calculation and analysis relating to subjects such as job costing, revenue impacts, rate development, and labor negotiation costing, as needed in support of higher-level management
• Respond to requests for information from the public, outside agencies, and District staff
• Coordinate activities and provide information and assistance to external auditing staff
• Provide professional level staff assistance to higher level management staff
• Coordinate accounting activities with those of other agencies and District functions
• Be able to fill in as the Accounting Supervisor during their absence
• Perform related duties, as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of :

Ability to :

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORKING CONDITIONS

The essential functions of this position will require the employee to perform the following physical activities :

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

SELECTION GUIDELINES

The appropriate knowledge, skills and abilities can be achieved through a variety of combinations of experience and training. A typical example is :

Experience :

Four (4) years of professional accounting experience.

Education / Training :

Bachelor's degree with major course work in accounting or a related field.

Masters degree desirable.Licenses and Certificates :

Certified Public Accountant (CPA), or other similar professional accounting / financial certification(s) are desirable

The District provides eligible employees the opportunity to participate in various employee benefits. A few of those benefits are listed below :

Medical Insurance

Eligible employees and dependents have the opportunity to enroll in medical insurance in accordance with District policies and applicable plan documents. Enrollment is available the first (1st) day of the month following the date of hire. Medical premium costs are shared between the District and the employee.

Medical Insurance Waiver

Eligible employees may waive their medical insurance with proof of other health insurance. The monthly cash payment in lieu of medical insurance benefits will be equal to the lowest medical insurance premium for the employee only rate.

Dental and Vision Insurance

Eligible employees and dependents have the opportunity to enroll in dental insurance and vision by 100% by the District. Enrollment is available the first (1st) day of the month following the date of hire

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Eligible employees are able to participate in a FSA for out-of-pocket health care and dependent care expenses through the District's Flexible Spending Account Program.

Life Insurance

The District provides eligible employees Group Insurance at twice their annual salary, capped at a maximum of $375,000 no cost to the employee. Employees will pay taxes based on the appropriate IRS Tax Table or Schedule for life insurance amounts in excess of $50,000 according to current Federal and State Tax Schedules.

Short Term Disability Insurance

The District participates in California's State Disability Insurance (SDI) program. All employees are subject to the state program's tax withholding.

CalPERS

The District participates in the CalPERS pension system requiring both an employer and employee contribution and include the 1959 Survivor Benefit plan. Employees shall pay the employee (member) contribution in the amount determined by CalPERS and in accordance with applicable employee agreements. The District also reports the value of any Employer Paid Member Contribution (EMPC) as special compensation for CalPERS for Classic Members.

Retirees

The District provides a retiree benefit plan that provides group insurance to eligible employees retiring from the District. Benefits include medical, dental, and life insurance with premium costs shared between the District and employee. Eligibility for benefit based on date of hire and years of service

Deferred Compensation

The District's Deferred Compensation Plan enables Board Members to defer a portion of their income. The Plan is intended to qualify as an eligible deferred compensation plan within the meaning of Section 457 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. Plans are administered in accordance with federal requirements and allow a member to :

Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)

All District employees are eligible to obtain confidential counseling as well as other work life benefits through EAP. Counseling is provided for problems such as marital issues, family relationships, depression and anxiety, alcohol and drug issues, and / or problems within the workplace at no cost to the employee.

Supplemental Benefits

The District offers supplemental benefits to employees at their expense.

Vacation

Eligible employees may accrue vacation hours beginning on their first day of employment. Exempt employees begin accruing 4.62 hours per pay period effective their first day of employment or promotion.

Service Years Hours Earned a Pay Period Hours Earned Per Year

0 - up to 5 Years3.08 Hours80 hours

5 - up to 6 Years4.62 Hours120 hours

6 - up to 7 Years4.93 Hours128 hours

7 - up to 8 Years5.24 Hours136 hours

8 - up to 9 Years5.54 Hours144 hours

9 - up to 10 Years5.85 Hours152 hours

10 Years6.16 Hours160 hours

Sick Leave

Eligible employees may accrue sick hours beginning on their first day of employment at the accrual rate of 3.69 hours per pay period.

Holidays

The District observes the following holidays. Eligible employees are paid full or pro-rated holiday pay based on their normal work schedule.

Do you have any relatives or anyone you have a close personal relationship working at Rancho California Water District? If yes, please state name and relationship.

The information provided in your application must support your selected answers in the supplemental questions. The information you provide will be verified and documentation may be required. Please be as honest and accurate as possible. You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during an interview. By completing this supplemental questionnaire you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any misstatements, omissions, or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or result in dismissal.

As part of a completed application, you must submit a cover letter and resume. By selecting "yes." you are acknowledging that you understand this statement and have included a cover letter and resume to this application.

Please describe where and how you gained experience monitoring, reconciling, and reporting on capital projects and fixed assets. In your answer include names of employers, dates of employment, and duties performed. If you do not have this experience, please indicate "N / A."

Please describe where and how you gained experience monitoring, reconciling, and reporting on debt and grants. In your answer include names of employers, dates of employment, and duties performed. If you do not have this experience, please indicate "N / A."

Required Question

Salary : $105,715 - $139,543