What are the responsibilities and job description for the Entry Level Accounting Specialist position at South Tahoe Public Utility District?
Accounting Specialist
Under the direction of the Accounting Supervisor and the Grants Coordinator, this position performs clerical and specialized accounting tasks.
Duties:
- Analyzes and reconciles various general ledger accounts, including bank accounts, payroll liability accounts, returned checks, retainage, suspense, office supplies, uniforms, inventory adjustments, and Accounts Receivable.
- Prepares and posts journal entries to the general ledger, including legal fees, liability insurance, and standard monthly and quarterly entries.
- Prepares various spreadsheets, including legal fees, flexible spending account activity, and liability claims, as needed.
- Prepares and posts journal entry for quarterly leave balance adjustment and spreadsheet and wage/benefit accrual adjustments.
- Prepares monthly payroll liability vendor invoices for payment.
- Performs quarterly grant accounting, using proper coding and documentation for eligible disbursements, labor costs, and grant proceeds.
- Prepares, submits, and follows-up on grant payment requests in accordance with regulations of the granting agency.
- Prepares annual SEFA and submits other required reports as assigned by Grant Coordinator.
- Researches and prepares documents for grant funding opportunities, specifically project budgets and budget narratives, as directed.
- Maintains accurate accounting of time spent on work to be reimbursed by grantor agencies.
Requirements:
- High school graduate or equivalent.
- Minimum of six (6) semester units of college level accounting courses.
- Completion of GFOA Intermediate and Advanced Governmental Accounting courses within twenty-four (24) months of hire date.
- Minimum of three (3) years working experience in accounting principles, procedures, and office practices.
Proficiency Requirements:
- Ability to interpret and implement District policies and regulations.
- Ability to read, understand, and follow written or verbal instructions.
- Ability to answer questions in a clear and concise manner.
- Ability to compose clear and concise written business communications.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Ability to analyze numbers and reconcile general ledger accounts.
- Ability to properly classify general ledger accounts in the Financial Statements.
- Knowledge of Internet search sites and tools.
- Able to accurately and efficiently operate a 10-key calculator by touch at a rate of 200 keystrokes/minute.
- Demonstrated proficiency in utilizing standard word processing and spreadsheet personal computer software programs.
- Able to maintain cooperative relationships with co-workers and supervisors.
- Valid, current drivers' license, acceptable by the State of California, with a driving record which enables insurability.
- Current, valid CPR and First Aid certificates or ability to obtain within 24 months of hire.
Responsibility:
Ability to work independently after receiving instructions.
