NEOGOV · 1 week ago
Accountant (Accounts Payable)
Fountain Valley, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$86K/yr - $120K/yr
4+ years expNEOGOV is seeking an Accountant specializing in Accounts Payable. The role involves managing full-cycle accounts payable processes, reconciling financial documents, and ensuring compliance with internal policies.
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Responsibilities
Processes full-cycle accounts payable, including reconciliation; maintains vendor records, and prepares vendors’ year-end 1099 information
Reviews and processes invoices, ensuring accuracy and coordinating necessary internal adjustments or vendor updates
Resolves payment discrepancies with vendors
Reviews and validates contract provisions that adhere to the District’s policies and procedures
Facilitates and validates the payment of conservation rebates
Prepare monthly reporting of all accounts payable transactions
Reconciles and processes expense reports for staff and Board in accordance with District policy and guidelines
Reconciles and processes payment for District credit cards
Prepares AP reports, general and subsidiary ledgers, and supporting schedules; researches and resolves discrepancies
Reconciles general ledgers and records
Assists with departmental reconciliations
Maintains fixed assets ledger and files. Assists in the preparation of year-end audit lead schedules and year-end close
Maintains worksheets of financial transactions; prepares the posting, balancing, and reconciliation of the general ledger and trustee accounts
Examine accounting transactions to ensure accuracy and correct financial records as necessary
Processes bank deposits
Distributes, replenishes, and reconciles petty cash
Assists with annual audit conducted by independent auditors
Back-up to review all staff timesheets for accuracy in program assignment for timely processing of payroll
Responds to public inquiries in a courteous manner; provides information within the area of assignment; and resolves issues in an efficient and timely manner
May act as Alternate Deputy Treasurer in the absence of the Deputy Treasurer
Performs other related duties and responsibilities as required
Qualification
Required
Graduation from a four-year college or university with major coursework in accounting, finance, business administration, or a closely related field is desirable
Four years of professional-level accounting and auditing experience, preferably in a public utility
Possess and maintain a valid California driver's license and automobile insurance under the terms of the District's Vehicle Insurance Policy, as this position requires driving
All District employees are Disaster Service Workers by CA state law and are expected to participate in emergency response initiatives
A position in the Finance department with financial control requires that the employee take five consecutive days of vacation during the distribution of accounts payable and/or payroll checks
Knowledge of principles and practices of accounting and auditing and their application to a variety of accounting transactions and problems
Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and procedures
Knowledge of methods and practices of cash management and financial modeling
Knowledge of pertinent Federal, State and local laws, rules, codes and ordinances including pertinent Federal and State regulations and laws related to public finance and fiscal operations and reporting
Knowledge of purchasing procedures and agreement administration
Knowledge of office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and databases
Ability to analyze and evaluate accounting and auditing problems
Ability to develop and implement accounting system modifications
Ability to analyze and interpret financial and accounting records
Ability to troubleshoot financial management systems including all modules of the District's accounting software
Ability to apply accounting principles to financial and accounting transactions with sound discretion and judgement
Ability to prepare, examine and verify financial statements, reports and analyses
Ability to establish timelines and organize work to meet deadlines
Ability to work on various projects simultaneously with frequent interruptions
Ability to operate office equipment including computers and supporting word processing, spreadsheet and database applications
Ability to use specialized financial and management information system software
Ability to make accurate arithmetic calculations
Ability to pay close attention to detail
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work including co-workers, outside agencies and the public
Preferred
Public sector experience is preferred
Benefits
Health and welfare benefits are not offered to employees working less than 32 hours per week, other than those mandated by law.
Some supplemental plans may be available for purchase at the employee's cost.
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
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