What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accountant position at Oro Loma Sanitary District?
THE POSITION:
Under general direction of the Finance Manager, to perform a variety of responsible accounting and clerical duties in the preparation and management of accounting records and financial transactions in all business aspects of the District’s sewer, solid waste and recycling activities.
Note: There is only one job posting for the accounting position, which may be filled as either a Senior Accountant or an Accountant.
REQUIREMENTS:
Examples of duties include: perform month-end financial reporting and day-to-day management of the District’s computerized accounting system; perform all phases of bi-weekly payroll processing, reconciliation, including payroll deductions, health and welfare benefits payments, and remittances; perform cost accounting and compliance administration for construction projects; process and act as lead person for accounts payable, and process purchase orders and encumbrances; prepare 1099-Misc and sales tax forms and other tax return documents; perform data entry of General Ledger, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Cash Receipts, Budget, and Project Grant systems into the computerized accounting system; prepare financial, statistical, budgetary, and analytical studies, statements, and reports; maintain daily logs of cash position, bank deposits, cash receipts, and transfers; perform monthly reconciliations of cash positions in various financial institutions; process accounts receivable, including invoices, credits, refunds, and monthly reconciliations, and prepare quarterly billings for CVSD, industrial customers, and others; assist in the preparation of the District's budgets, audits, and Comprehensive Annual Financial Reports, as required. For a complete list of duties and responsibilities, please review the job description at www.oroloma.org/employment.
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: Any combination of education and experience, which would provide the required knowledge and abilities, is qualifying.
Three years of increasingly responsible public or private accounting experience; and equivalent to an Associate of Arts degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in business administration, accounting and/or public administration with emphasis in the accounting or business administration area is required. Bachelor’s degree is highly desirable.
LICENSE OR CERTIFICATION:
Possession of a valid driver’s license and a motor vehicle record that meets the District’s driving standard.
FINAL FILING DATE:
Resumes will be reviewed in the order they are received, so apply now! The final filing date is November 14, 2025.
NOTE: The information contained herein does not constitute an expressed or implied contract; any part of the selection process may be modified/canceled to meet the needs of the District.