Accountant I​/II

Overview

The Dublin San Ramon Services District is currently recruiting for a regular, full-time Accountant I/II position in the Accounting Division of the Finance Department.

Participation in the District's telework program may be made available for this position after three (3) months of employment (for employees newly hired to the District). If telework is offered and/or made available for this position, it will be for no more than two (2) days per week (Monday and/or Friday only) and would apply to a new hire or promotional candidate in accordance with the terms and conditions of the District’s Telework Program.

The ideal candidate will be a detail-oriented and highly organized accounting professional with strong technical expertise in public sector accounting. The ideal candidate will possess:

• Experience with capital asset accounting and providing purchasing oversight within a public agency
• Working knowledge of enterprise fund accounting principles and practices
• Experience in leading an annual audit, including preparation and coordination with external auditors
• Experience performing month-end and year-end close processes
• Experience working in Tyler MUNIS/Enterprise ERP

A Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation is desirable.

Under general supervision or direction, performs professional accounting, administrative, and technical work in support of the District's financial, auditing, and accounting programs, including providing work direction and training to technical and office support employees in the District; assists the Finance Supervisor with related finance tasks; demonstrates a full understanding of policies and procedures and work methods associated with assigned duties; and performs other related duties as required.

Accountant I — Receives general supervision from the Finance Supervisor. Exercises no direct supervision over staff.

Accountant II — Receives direction from the Finance Supervisor. Exercises technical and functional direction over and provides training to technical staff.

Accountant I is the entry-level classification within the professional Accountant series. Initially under close supervision, incumbents learn District systems, operations, practices, and procedures. As experience is gained, assignments become more varied and are performed with greater independence. Positions at this level usually perform most of the duties required of the II-level but are not expected to function at the same skill level and usually exercise less independent discretion and judgment in matters related to work procedures and methods.

Accountant II is a journey-level professional classification. Incumbents perform the full range of duties as assigned, working independently, and exercising judgment and initiative. Positions at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit. Work is normally reviewed upon completion and for overall results.

This class is distinguished from the Finance Supervisor in that the latter has overall responsibility for the Accounting division.

Positions in the Accountant classification series are flexibly staffed and positions at the II-level are normally filled by advancement from the I-level after gaining the knowledge, skill, and experience which meet the qualifications for and after demonstrating the ability to perform the work of the higher-level class.

For information on the essential functions and duties of the positions, please view the Class Specifications:

• Accountant I
• Accountant II

The minimum qualifications described represent the typical way to obtain the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential duties of the job. Any combination of education, licensing, and/or experience which has provided the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the job satisfactorily may qualify the candidates to be considered for open positions.

Accountant I

Education: Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited…