Accountant I/II (2 Year Limited Term) – Governmental Accounting

Job Description

Accountant I/II | Inland Empire Utilities Agency

The Tone:
This is a 2-year limited-term role at Inland Empire Utilities Agency, located in Chino, CA. The Agency operates as a regional wastewater treatment and wholesale imported water distributor, serving approximately 950,000 people across 242 square miles in western San Bernardino County. This role is crucial for maintaining the integrity of the Agency’s financial records and ensuring efficient, accurate management of organizational finances. The successful candidate will contribute to upholding high standards of accountability and professionalism in financial operations.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Limited-Term (2 year)
• Location: In-person, Chino, CA
• Pay: $7491–$10062 monthly
• Team: Finance Department
• Mission: This person will maintain the integrity of the Agency’s financial records by accurately preparing, reviewing, and analyzing financial information to ensure compliance with accounting standards.
• Tech Stack: SAP, advanced Excel or spreadsheet tools

What You’ll Actually Do
• Financial Record Keeping: Prepare, review, and analyze accounting transactions, reconciliations, and financial reports to maintain accurate financial records for the Agency.
• Compliance Oversight: Ensure adherence to applicable policies, procedures, and governmental accounting standards (GAAP, GASB) in all financial operations.
• Core Accounting Functions: Manage accounts receivable and accounts payable operations, supporting the Agency’s financial functions.
• Reporting Support: Assist with financial reporting activities, contributing to comprehensive and transparent financial disclosures.
• Account Reconciliation: Prepare journal entries and reconcile various accounts to ensure data accuracy and resolve discrepancies.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in accounting or a closely related field.
• Experience: One year of professional accounting experience.
• Skills: Comprehensive knowledge of governmental and fund accounting principles, GAAP, and GASB standards, including financial reporting, internal controls, fixed assets, and grant accounting. Proficiency in analyzing complex financial data, preparing accurate reports and reconciliations, and identifying and resolving accounting or compliance issues. Strong technical skills using enterprise financial systems such as SAP and advanced Excel or spreadsheet tools.
• Bonus: Experience in a public agency is preferred.