Accountant II - Internal Only (For current RT employees)

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE IS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION

BRIEF DESCRIPTION
The purpose of this position is to ensure the District’s financial record keeping is free from material misstatement and in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and that the District’s assets are properly safeguarded. This is accomplished by utilizing established policies and procedures, reviewing, interpreting, and implementing new accounting authoritative guidance, reviewing new agreements/contracts for financial impact, preparing internal and external financial reporting, and overseeing the daily cash management process, receivable collection process, and other finance related activities to ensure appropriate accountability of District monies.

Ensures proper billing and collection operating and grant funds. Performs monthly-end closing activities including but not limited to reconciliation of various balance sheet and cash accounts. Identifies and resolves adjustments and discrepancies in financial software. Resolves adjustments and discrepancies with funding agency records. Performs analytical review of payments or cash receipts. Ensures adequate internal controls are identified and implemented for cash payments and receipts. Projects corrections and reclassification journal entries at the request of project managers. Reviews and interprets the financial impact of agreements and contracts including the structure of contracts as it relates to accounting bill or payments. Trains new clerical team members on documented accounting procedures. Identifies process improvement opportunities to existing procedures/process. Resolves issues or seeks guidance from management to resolve issues related to procedures. Assists in the preparation of financial information to be used for reporting treasure, revenue or capital project activities. Assists budget preparation through preparation of budget to actual fluctuations. Prepares data that is used the District’s year-end comprehensive financial reports, MD&A analysis, footnotes and statistical reports. Assists in planning for external audits by preparing supporting materials for auditors. Participates in the development of accounting policies and procedures. Participates in analysis of new and existing financial accounting systems and procedures to increase efficiency and to ensure compliance with standard accounting principles and procedures, regulations, and laws. Interpret current revenue-related policy and procedures. Analyzes and reviews revenue and accounts payable policies and procedures. Assists in compiling information for application or new or revised federal grants.

Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Public Administration or a closely related field. A Substitution of experience for the required education is not accepted.

Experience: A minimum of three (3) years of professional accounting experience. Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license in the State of California is preferred, but not required.

Proof of required education beyond high school, such as college transcripts, diplomas, licenses and/or certificates must be submitted at the time of application.

The minimum qualifications as stated on this job announcement represent only the basic requirements of the position. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee that a candidate will be invited to participate in other examination segments of the selection process. An employment application, supplemental questionnaire and proof of education, as outlined above, are required for this position. Applications, supplemental questionnaires, and job announcements are available at Human Resources, 2810 O Street, Sacramento, CA 95816, or through our website at www.sacrt.com.

Completed employment application, supplemental questionnaire and proof of education, as outlined above, must be submitted to the Human Resources Department not later than Wednesday, April 5, 2017 at 5:00 p.m. RT does not accept e-mail applications, on-line applications, or late applications regardless of postmark. RT will not process incomplete applications. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of an application, but may be included with the application. For more information on benefits, a summary sheet is available from the Human Resources Department. The Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the recruitment process to accommodate candidates with disabilities. For more information, contact the Human Resources Department at (916) 556-0298.

RT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. EOE – Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans.

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