Senior Accountant

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The District:

Irvine Ranch Water District (IRWD) is a progressive, values‑driven agency, with an international reputation for its leading‑edge financial management practices, water recycling program, water use efficiency practices, water banking, urban runoff treatment, and energy generation and storage. Established in 1961 as a California Water District under the provisions of the California Water Code, IRWD is an independent special district serving central Orange County.

IRWD provides high-quality drinking water, reliable sewage collection and treatment, ground‑breaking recycled water programs, and environmentally sound urban runoff treatment to its customers. As an independent, not‑for‑profit public agency, IRWD is governed by a publicly elected five‑member Board of Directors. The Board is responsible for the District's policies and decision‑making. Day‑to‑day operations are supervised by the General Manager. Additional information can be found at the District's website:

IRWD Values

Irvine Ranch Water District believes that its values drive the character, culture, and capacity of our organization. IRWD was built on values, and we weave them into the fabric of everything we do. Values are the ingredients in our recipe for both institutional and individual success. They are a code of conduct to promote positive outcomes for others and ourselves. They are more than words on a wall or a website.

We live by them every day. We pledge to keep them relevant in an ever‑changing world.

IRWD's employees enjoy working in a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment where they form strong bonds with fellow employees. To ensure effective communication and promote a collaborative team environment, employees report to work each day in the office or in the field, depending on their positions.

The Position

Perform accounting and analytical duties with responsibility for one or more of the following areas:
General Ledger, Accounts Payable and iExpense, Accounts Receivable, Payroll Administration and Accounting, Project and Grant Management, Fixed Assets, Year End Processing and Financial Reporting.

Supervision Received and Exercised

Receives general supervision from assigned supervisory or management personnel. Exercises technical and functional direction over and provides training to lower‑level staff.

Distinguishing Characteristics

This is the advanced journey level classification in the professional accounting series. Positions at this level are distinguished from other classes within the series by the level of responsibility assumed and the complexity of duties assigned. Employees perform the most difficult and responsible types of accounting duties assigned to classes within this Accountant series including serving as a lead worker over assigned staff, managing projects and initiatives, serving as a subject matter expert in specific accounting and finance functions, and performing the most complex professional accounting duties which require a thorough understanding of governmental financial practices and regulations.

• Performs and oversees the general ledger period end closing processes, including subledgers.
• Prepares and reviews analysis of general ledger accounts.
• Prepares, reviews, and approves journal entries including proper supporting documentation.
• Understands and resolves issues on subledger(s) / general ledger interfaces and provide recommendations.
• Prepares and reviews complex accounting transactions such as debt‑refunding, pension, other post‑employment benefits, swaps and capitalized interest.
• Completes year‑end processing of relevant accounting functions including preparation and review of lead…