Perform / oversee the general ledger period end closing process, including subledgers.
Prepare / review analysis of general ledger accounts.
Prepare / review and approve journal entries including proper supporting documentation.
Understand and resolve issues on subledger(s) / general ledger interfaces and provide recommendations.
Prepare and review complex accounting transactions such as debt refunding, pension, other post employment benefits, swaps and capitalized interest.
Complete year-end processing of relevant accounting functions including preparation and review of lead audit schedules for the annual external audit.
Coordinate with auditors as appropriate.
Prepare, review, and complete the relevant annual report (ACFR) sections.
Understand and apply current knowledge in GAAP, FASB, and GASB.
Research accounting issues and determine/recommend proper accounting treatments, and make recommendations.
Ensure activities are in accordance with District policy, procedures, regulations, and guidelines.
Identify issues and make recommendations for business process improvements.
Formulate, establish and maintain processes and procedures to maintain appropriate internal controls.
Oversee and administer the Oracle Time Labor (OTL) payroll processing functions; perform all payroll functions for the District including deductions, adjustments, analytical review and audit and reconciliation.
Prepare, process and review all payroll related quarterly and year end reporting such as State Controller's Report and Affordable Care Act (ACA) reporting requirements.
Coordinate with all internal District departments as needed; provide superior service to internal and external customers.
Prepare / review outside reports as appropriate.
Perform special projects and assignments or other duties as assigned.
Comply with District work-related safety practices and attend relevant safety training.
IRWD Corporate 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 physical and mental demands described below are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Language Ability and Interpersonal Communication
Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of office/field employees and management. Represent District in a professional manner when dealing with outside customers and suppliers. Ability to explain, demonstrate and clarify to others within well established policies, procedures and standards, as well as the ability to follow specific instructions and respond to simple and difficult requests from others. Ability to effectively listen and communicate with multi-cultural customers.
Mathematical Ability
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide and calculate percentages. Ability to apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (G.A.A.P.) and Governmental Accounting Standards (G.A.S.) to all analytical duties.
Technology Ability
Proficiency with Oracle Enterprise Business Suite, OBIEE, Access, Word and Advance Excel skills.
Judgment and Situational Reasoning Ability
Ability to use good personal judgment and discretion in performing all job functions. Ability to use good judgment in decision making with customers. Ability to work independently with minimum of supervision.
Physical Requirements
Regularly required to sit, walk, bend, stand and stoop. Ability to sit for extended periods of time. Ability to lift up to 20 lbs. on a routine basis.
Environmental Adaptability
Noise level is equivalent to typical office conditions.