Job Summary Required Qualifications and Skills
We are seeking an Accountant II for a direct hire opportunity in Anza, CA. This role is ideal for an accounting professional with 3 to 5 years of experience who enjoys detailed financial work, account reconciliation, billing support, records management, and cross-functional collaboration.
The Accountant II will support accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliation, member billing, accounting records, audit preparation, and general ledger-related functions in a community-focused utility and cooperative environment. This position offers stability, consistent full-time hours, and the opportunity to contribute to essential financial operations that support reliable services for the local community.
This is a great opportunity for someone who values accuracy, confidentiality, teamwork, and a positive work environment. The role works closely with accounting leadership and other departments, offering exposure to a broad range of accounting functions, internal processes, and operational support activities.
Key Responsibilities
- Process and reconcile electronic check deposits, perform daily bank reconciliation data entry, and assist with bank cash delivery and mail services.
- Support monthly member billing, service order closings, vendor record updates, and assigned accounting functions for electric and fiber accounts.
- Analyze, evaluate, and reconcile subsidiary ledgers and accounting records, including tax liability, construction, retirement of plant, special equipment, and continuing property records.
- Assist with monthly and year-end closing activities, annual audit work papers, financial reports, accounting forms, and ledger maintenance.
- Provide backup support for accounts payable, system reconciliations, utility billing, collections, and related accounting processes.
- Maintain organized accounting records, assist with records retention, review work orders for labor and material accuracy, and document accounting procedures.
Compensation and Benefits
- Pay range: $35 to $38 per hour.
- Job type: Direct hire.
- Position classification: Full-time, non-exempt.
- Work schedule: Alternative workweek schedule.
- Monday through Thursday: 7:00 am to 4:30 pm.
- Friday: 7:30 am to 4:00 pm.
- Alternating Friday off.
- Support bank reconciliation, electronic deposits, member billing, and accounting transaction processing.
- Assist with general ledger support, subsidiary ledger reconciliation, audit work papers, and month-end and year-end accounting activities.
- Provide backup support for accounts payable, utility billing, collections, system reconciliations, and records management.
- Review accounting records, vendor information, service orders, and work orders for accuracy and completeness.
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
- 3 to 5 years of experience in an office environment with accounting responsibilities preferred.
- Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, internal control concepts, and computerized accounting systems.
- Proficiency with office software, including spreadsheets, presentations, and document preparation.
- Ability to prioritize and complete multiple tasks within critical deadlines.
- Strong problem-solving, decision-making, organizational, and presentation skills.
- Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality when working with financial and business records.
- Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to work professionally with employees, departments, and the public.
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret accounting-related materials, instructions, reports, and business correspondence.
- Ability to perform basic math calculations, including averages, rates, conversions, and related accounting computations.
- Ability to sit, stand, walk, kneel, use standard office equipment, and lift up to 25 pounds as needed.
- Willingness to work irregular hours or extended periods when needed to meet organizational deadlines.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, utility billing, collections, reconciliations, or general ledger support.
- Experience supporting annual audits, monthly closings, year-end closings, or accounting records retention.
- Familiarity with utility, cooperative, government, public sector, or member-based service environments.
- Experience using computerized accounting systems and maintaining vendor records.
- Ability to document accounting procedures and assist with standard operating procedure development.
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