Accountant I

Job Summary

The Accountant I position, under general supervision, performs accounting and financial work using Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).  Prepares, analyzes, and reviews financial statements and reports.  Reconciling the company’s bank statements and bookkeeping ledgers, completing analysis of expenditures, managing income and expenditure accounts, generating the company’s financial reports using income and expenditure data, keeping a check on the company’s finances based on financial status, filing and remitting taxes and other financial obligations, initiating and managing financial and accounting software used by the company.  Perform accounting duties within a fast-paced finance department while adhering to established standards, manage accounts receivable, following up on invoices when necessary, liaise with the accounts payable and payroll departments.  Help uphold the integrity of the company’s finances, ensure that the company adheres to applicable local and national regulations that impact finances, examine financial statements and records to ensure accuracy and regulatory compliance.  Support our tax professionals in preparing quarterly estimates and annual returns, inspect and update all documentation and systems related to accounting and company finances. Help establish company best practices related to accounting, suggest thoughtful, scalable approaches to reducing costs, streamlining processes, and improving margins.  Comply with all company, local, state, and federal accounting and financial regulations.  Compiling, analyzing, and reporting financial data.  Creates periodic reports, such as balance sheets, profit & loss statements, etc.  Maintaining accurate financial records, performing audits and resolving discrepancies, computing taxes.  Keeping informed about current legislation relating to finance and accounting.  Assisting management in the decision-making process by preparing budgets and financial forecasts.

This position reports directly to the Chief Financial Officer.

Essential Functions

·         Under General Supervision

·         Keeps complete set of records of financial transactions of the District;

·         Monitors the preparation of documents for data entry and assures that transactions are properly classified following chart of accounts;

·         Assures that accounting documents processed are included in the appropriate accounting period;

·         Follows and maintains procedures and controls in accounts payable and receivable, payroll, and fixed assets;

·         Analyzes accounting information for irregularities and makes corrective entries;

·         Transfers funds from one appropriation or contract to another;

·         Maintains bank and investment accounts;

·         Prepares cash flow analysis for investing activities;

·         Assures operating funds and other revenues are received promptly;

·         Records and monitors revenue received and petty cash expenditures;

·         Reconciles bank statement balance to account balance;

·         Pre-audits contract pay estimates for compliance with written contract and mathematical accuracy, and processes claims for payment;

·         Posts, reconciles, balances and closes general ledger accounts;

·         Prepares financial statements, reports and audit schedules;

·         Prepares payroll tax reports and deposit payroll taxes;

·         Collects, organizes, interprets, and summarizes data of various types into proper format for analysis by supervisor;

·         Maintains fixed asset inventory;

·         Calculates budgetary estimates of line item costs, and coordinates accounting activities with budget activities;

·         Performs extensive research on accounts for budgetary performance and estimates;

·         Researches costs / pricing and communicates with vendors on outliers;

·         Assists orienting new department employees on their duties;

·         Cross trains with other team members, and performs back-up duties;

·         Contributes to team efforts to ensure success of department and organization;

·         Performs other related work as assigned by the Chief Financial Officer and/or the Executive Director/Chief Appraiser.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

·         Knowledge of accounting principles, standards, and practices;

·         Knowledge of accounting software and spreadsheet applications;

·         Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software;

·         Knowledge of payroll policies and procedures;

·         Knowledge of accounting principles, standards and practices;

·         Some knowledge of budget preparation procedures;

·         Some knowledge of contract administration;

·         Skill in analysis of financial data;

·         Skill in the verification and/or validation of financial transactions;

·         Skill in computer use related to accounting activities;

·         Skill in use of 10 key calculator by touch;

·         Skill in verbal and written communication;

·         Ability to organize work activities and compile data associated with accounting tasks;

·         Ability to make arithmetical computations with accuracy and speed;

·         Ability to interpret financial statements, reports and information;

·         Ability to analyze and compute financial statistics;

·         Ability to maintain financial records, and prepare reports and statements;

·         Ability to perform statistical analysis;

·         Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with employees and the public;

·         Work requires skill in monitoring activity in the accounting journals and general ledger;

·         Work requires decisions involving a variety of factors and a high degree of concentration and resourcefulness;

·         Receives instruction on new or unusual assignments;

·         Work is reviewed for technical quality and conformity with established policies and procedures;

·         Position requires positive mental attitude and adaptability for learning new systems, methods, practices and regulations.

Work Environment / Physical Demands

·         Work conducted in an office environment.

·         Work extensively at a computer workstation.

·         Occasional bending, stooping, use of step ladder for filing, and lifting up to 40 pounds.

Education, Training and Experience

·         Bachelor's Degree in Accounting from an accredited university and experience in accounting related work. More education, experience may be preferred. Special licenses or certifications may be preferred. Additional years of relevant experience as determined by the Executive Director/Chief Appraiser.

Licenses, Registrations and/or Certificates

·         Possession of a valid Drivers' License is required.

Disclaimer(s)

EEO Statement

EPCAD provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, and transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Salary Schedule

Salary Schedule information available in EPCAD HRIS system.

Pay

Hourly Rate $26.50 - additional experience will be taken into consideration.                                                    02/02/2026

POSITION IS 100% IN OFFICE.

THE JOB POSTING WILL CLOSE ON MONDAY, FEBRUARY 9th at 12:00 P.M.  Please be sure to complete the required online application and include all requested information.

Relocation assistance is not available.