Accountant

Description

What do you value in your next job?

At the Orange County Sanitation District our Core Values form the framework of our organization and reinforce our professional work ethic. If the following values ring true with you, we'd love to invite you to explore our career opportunities further.

Integrity, Inclusion, Honesty, and Respect

We aspire to the highest degree of integrity, inclusion, honesty, and respect in our interaction with each other, our suppliers, our customers, and our community. We strive to demonstrate these values in our actions, commitments, and service.

Leadership, Teamwork, and Problem Solving
We lead by example, acknowledging the value of our resources and using them wisely to achieve our mission. We strive to reach OC San goals through cooperative efforts and collaboration with each other and our constituencies. We work to solve problems in a creative, cost-effective, and safe manner, and we acknowledge team and individual efforts.

Customer Service, Transparency, and Accountability

We are committed to acting in a timely, accurate, accessible, and transparent manner through excellent customer service. We are committed to act in the best interest of our internal and external stakeholders.

Resiliency, Innovation, and Learning
We continuously develop ourselves, enhancing our talents, skills, and abilities. We recognize that only through personal growth and development will we progress as an agency and as individuals.

Safety

We are committed to providing a safe work environment. We will demonstrate leadership, promote individual accountability, and participate actively in the advancement of our health and safety practices.

OC San is currently looking to fill the role of an Accountant.

Under direct supervision, the Accountant position performs routine professional accounting work in support of the maintenance of accounts payable, general ledger, and accounting systems of OC San. This position will provide specialized and detailed analysis support in accounting functions, primarily capital, accounts payable, and general ledger. Specific duties will include but are not limited to:

• Preparing monthly, quarterly, and year-end journal entries and schedules
• Correcting account coding errors
• Serving as backup on daily, monthly, and year-end project activities
• Coordinating and following up with other divisional staff and/or vendors to resolve pending issues
• Respond to auditors' questions
• Updating policies and procedures, including desk procedures
• Providing interpretation of policies and procedures, accounts, methods, and financial records
• Performing other assignments, as needed

Qualifications & Requirements

Requirements:
Bachelor's degree from a college or university accredited by the U.S. Department of Education, with major coursework in finance, accounting, business administration, or a related field.

Qualifications:

• Detailed-oriented, accurate, a critical thinker, proficient with business math and statistical analysis, knowledge of and ability to apply generally accepted accounting principles, practices, and methods for public and governmental budgeting, accounting, reporting, record keeping, and finance.
• Knowledge of and ability to apply general principles and practices of data processing as applicable to accounting and municipal operations.
• Knowledge of and ability to apply applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulatory codes, ordinances, and procedures relevant to assigned area of responsibility.
• Knowledge of and ability to use modern office practices, methods, computer equipment, and computer applications related to the work, including Microsoft Office, processing, and database applications.
• Knowledge of and ability to properly use English including grammar, spelling, vocabulary, and punctuation.
• Knowledge of and ability to apply principles and practices of customer service; and techniques for effectively communicating with the public, vendors, contractors, and OC San staff.

Recruitment & Selection Process

Vacancies: 1

(an eligible list will be established for future vacancies)

Apply online at: www.ocsan.gov/jobs
APPLICATION FILING DEADLINE: Wednesday, November 13, 2024, by 5:00PM
(or until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received)

Hiring Salary Range: $96,532.80 - $106,475.20/Year
(starting salary will be within this range based upon qualifications)

Supplemental Information

Physical Demands
Mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer; primarily a sedentary office classification although standing in work areas and walking between work areas may be required; occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information; ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects up to 35 pounds. Vision to read printed materials and a computer screen. Hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment.

Environmental Elements:
Office environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions, and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances. Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.

Disaster Service Workers
All Orange County Sanitation District employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the Orange County Sanitation District requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.
Other Requirements
Probationary Period: All OC San employees, except classifications considered “at-will”, are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, policies, and/or resolutions. Employees who have not yet successfully completed their initial probationary period serve “at-will” and may be released from employment without cause or recourse to any appeal or grievance procedures. Pre-Employment: All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of OC San’s preemployment process, which includes a background investigation, a physical examination, and a drug screen. Work Location Assignment: Employees will be assigned to a work location based on business needs which may be located at any/all of OC San locations; this work location may be changed at any time.

Other information
For the full range of duties, responsibilities, and essential job functions please review the Classification Specification for this position found on our website .

Applicants must clearly demonstrate, through their application materials, that they meet the minimum requirements as outlined in the job announcement and class specification to receive further consideration. However, meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee an interview. All properly completed applications will be reviewed, and the most appropriately qualified individuals will be invited to continue in the selection process.

False statements may be cause for disqualification, removal from the eligible list, or discharge from employment. All statements made on applications are subject to investigation and verification.

To ensure your application is accurate and complete, please review the Job Application Guide .

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of OC San’s pre-employment process, which includes a background investigation and a physical examination. For some positions, this may include a drug screen. False statements may be cause for disqualification, removal from the eligible list, or discharge from employment. All statements made on applications are subject to investigation and verification.

Reference Checks will be conducted by OC San to verify employment related information for all potential employees once a contingent job offer is made during the background investigation process. This is done to ensure that individuals who join OC San are well qualified and have a strong potential to be successful in their employment. The extent of the inquiry will depend on the position being applied for, but will at least include:

• Verification/Reference from current and past employers
• Confirmation of necessary licenses, certificates, and degrees.

Please have all necessary documentation ready. Additional inquiries may be necessary depending on the position for which you are applying. Human Resources will also schedule a post-offer physical examination once a job offer has been made. OC San only accepts applications submitted via our online application system. Applications submitted via mail, fax or email will not be accepted.

The provisions of this announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained in this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice.

Vacation leave; eleven paid holidays and one floating holiday; sick leave; administrative leave; group life insurance; group disability insurance; group health insurance (employee contribution required), dependent coverage available, including medical, dental, and vision; a retirement* plan (Orange County Employees Retirement System) and the option of participating in a deferred compensation plan as well as other optional benefits. A credit union is available. Telecommuting (up to two days) depending on nature of the work, business need, and management approval. Benefits are subject to the Board of Directors' periodic determination (usually annually) and the meet and confer process, and are therefore subject to change. OC San makes a generous contribution toward the cost of these benefits.

* New employees hired on or after January 1, 2013 will be subject to the retirement benefit formula and provisions set forth by the California Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA).

For more information on benefits, visit our website at https://www.ocsan.gov/about-us/jobs/employee-benefits

Closing Date/Time: 11/13/2024 5:00 PM Pacific

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