Temporary, Limited-Term Accounting Technician

CVWD'S CUSTOMER BILLING DEPARTMENT IS SEEKING A TEMPORARY, LIMITED-TERM ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN.

INCUMBENT IS TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR DAILY OPERATIONS AS CVWD STAFF FOCUS ON IMPLEMENTING A NEW ENTERPRISE RESOURCE PLANNING (ERP) SYSTEM AND CUSTOMER BILLING SOFTWARE.

INCUMBENTS ARE CLASSIFIED AS TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES AND ARE EMPLOYED FOR A PERIOD NOT-TO-EXCEED TWO (2) YEARS FROM DATE OF APPOINTMENT.

TITLE: Temporary, Limited-Term Accounting Technician

SRN A22: $5,548 - $7,549 Monthly, Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit: Teamsters 1932

Department: Public Affairs & Customer Experience

Section: Customer Billing

Reporting Relationship

Reports to: Revenue Manager

Supervises the following positions: N/A

Promotional Opportunity Procedures Will Include The Following

Review of minimum qualifications

Review of personnel files, including but not limited to: attendance history, disciplinary history, and performance evaluations

Testing/Assessments: Microsoft Excel, Written Test

Oral Interview(s)

DEFINITION

Under general direction, performs advanced technical accounting support and administrative duties in the preparation, processing, and maintenance of accounting and financial records; functional areas of responsibility can include accounts payable, accounts receivable, capital assets/project accounting, inventory, and/or payroll; the incumbent serves as lead in his/her assignment; organizes and manages desk workloads by setting priorities and deadlines; makes prompt decisions and performs advanced customer service working with irate customers and resolving complex issues; and performs related work as required.EXAMPLES OF TYPICAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Performs a variety of advanced technical level accounting support and administrative duties in the preparation, processing, and maintenance of accounting and financial records.
• Reviews, analyzes, audits, reconciles, monitors, and maintains accounts in assigned area of responsibility, which may include cashiering, including balancing and reconciling accounts; reviewing contracts and bankruptcy claims and adjustments; reconciling receivables, processing collections, and executing promissory notes; preparing payroll-related tax payments; maintaining domestic and canal water availability; and/or managing tax roll transfers.
• Receives, processes, and/or prepares a variety of receipts, invoices, billings, statements, payments, fees, payroll data, and/or other related information, which may include coding data, creating new vendor numbers, ensuring appropriate approvals, handling returned checks, running reports, and filing paperwork.
• Compiles periodic reports and journals, interprets and applies codes and legal documents, plats and maps and other electronic property records.
• Monitors and maintains a variety of data and information, which may include: private well users, well readings, well billing, effluent water use, multi-unit dwellings, delinquent accounts, tract inspections, investment schedules, interest schedules, fuel readings, water and sewer availability, and/or other related information.
• Receives, processes and/or prepares a variety of cash receipts for payments, fees, and invoices issued; reconciles general ledger accounts to accounts receivable customers.
• Performs duties associated with billing and collection of delinquent, unpaid construction and work order accounts and delinquent accounts receivable accounts; performs a variety of other accounts receivable tasks, such as preparing demands for past due payments; generates and reviews reports on all open activities; determines amounts paid and reconciles accounts.
• Contacts delinquent customers to determine if they fall under bankruptcy protection; prorates pre/post-bankruptcy charges and credits or rebills as appropriate; prepares demand letters for past due payments; conducts research online and makes phone calls to try to find location of delinquent customers; files claims with court and monitors legal proceedings.
  
  

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Education And Experience

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

Education: Associate degree from an accredited college with major coursework in accounting, business administration or a related field.

Experience: Four (4) years of increasingly responsible in performing high level financial, statistical recordkeeping or accounting utilizing integrated accounting software and Excel spreadsheets and use of a 10-key calculator by touch, in a manner sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job as those listed above.

Licenses and Certifications: Possession of a valid California Driver’s License, to be maintained throughout employment.

Knowledge Of

• Advanced principles, methods, and practices in area of responsibility.
• Data mining.
• Mathematical concepts and principles.
• Cash handling and bank deposit procedures.
• Basic accounting practices and accounting software.; generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
• California State Water code and laws.
• Regulations and laws related to accounting, payroll and benefits including, but not limited to, FLSA, FMLA EFTPS ACH, FICA, CALPERS, and Workers’ Compensation.
• Recordkeeping and filing including digital document management.
• District and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols.
• Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and District staff.
• Modern equipment and communication tools used for business functions and program, project, and task coordination, including computers and software programs relevant to work performed.
• The structure and content of the English language, including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
  
  

Ability To

• Plan, organize, and coordinate the work of assigned staff.
• Effectively provide staff leadership and work direction.
• Manage high volume tasks in a timely and accurate manner; effectively prioritize and multitask.
• Prepare, maintain, audit, and reconcile various financial, accounting, and statistical records.
• Perform accurate mathematical calculations; operate a 10-key calculator by touch.
• Effectively follow written and oral instructions and directions and prioritize work.
• Pay attention to detail in work; spot errors and make corrections.
• Analyze complex data and prepare summaries.
• Prepare clear, accurate and timely work product.
• Maintain paper and digital records
• Develop and maintain spreadsheets and graphs.
• Analyze and resolve problems; mediate conflict.
• Use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy and procedural guidelines.
• Effectively use computer systems, software applications relevant to work performed, and modern business equipment to perform a variety of work tasks.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, using appropriate English grammar and syntax.
• Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.