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MORRISON · 4 days ago

General Accountant I / II

Grimes, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$50K/yr - $70K/yr

3+ years exp

MORRISON is seeking a General Accountant I / II to support the financial operations of four special districts. This role involves performing a variety of accounting duties such as preparing financial reports, maintaining records, reconciling accounts, and assisting with audits and budgets.

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Responsibilities

Perform general ledger maintenance, journal entries, and account reconciliations

Process accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions with proper coding and documentation

Assist in preparing and reporting monthly and quarterly financial statements and internal Board reports

Reconcile bank statements and assist in managing cash balances

Maintain accounting records for capital projects, grants, and assessments

Prepare and file regulatory and compliance reports (e.g., 1099s, sales/use tax, State Controller reports)

Support annual audit preparation, including compiling financial records and responding to auditor inquiries

Assist with budget development and entry

Assist with investment accounting

Maintain internal accounting controls and participate in process improvements

Work with Manager, Deputy Managers, Superintendent, and consultants to ensure financial accuracy

Develop, maintain, and update grant financial tracking tools

Assist with producing grant progress reports and invoices for submission to the granting agency

Maintain electronic and hard copy grant filing structures

Manage registration in state and federal grant databases

Support grant-specific audit preparation and respond to auditor inquiries

Oversee financial tracking and documentation for emergency response activities

Participate in maintaining assessment roll records, including parcel data and revenue tracking

Collect water applications, enter data in water usage software, and issue monthly customer invoices

Oversee water allocations, track water usage, and communicate with customers regarding administrative matters

Report monthly water usage, cropping patterns, and payments to the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation

Perform other related accounting and administrative duties as assigned

Qualification

Accounting principlesFinancial reportingGovernmental accountingFinancial softwareMicrosoft ExcelCommunication skillsAttention to detailConfidentialityTeam collaboration

Required

Principles and practices of accounting, financial reporting, cash basis and accrual-based accounting

Accounts payable/receivable systems and internal controls

Financial software (e.g., AgStar, QuickBooks, or similar systems)

Microsoft Excel and Office Suite

Analyze, reconcile, and report on financial data with accuracy and attention to detail

Communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing

Maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment

Prioritize and manage multiple tasks and deadlines

Work independently and collaboratively as part of a small team

For Accountant II: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field and 3+ years of fund or governmental accounting experience. Or 5+ years of accounting experience, ideally in a governmental or nonprofit setting

For Accountant I: Associate's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field. Or 3+ years of accounting experience, ideally in a governmental or nonprofit setting