Accountant I

**THE POSITION**:
**THE OPPORTUNITY**:

- Are you a highly organized and reliable accounting professional who enjoys a fast-paced environment? The agency is seeking a strategic and influential problem solver to serve as its next Accountant I. If you are a team player who enjoys high-level accounting work, the Inland Empire Utilities Agency (IEUA) has an exciting opportunity for you as an Accountant I in the Agency's Finance DepartmentThis Position might be the perfect fit for you if:

- You have a high level of integrity and honesty.
- You enjoy working with financial data.
- You have experience preparing or maintaining accounting records.
- You have experience processing payroll.
- You are able to prepare analyses, spreadsheets, schedules, journal entries and reconciliations to produce accurate financial reports and footnotes.
- You are able to prepare and interpret financial statements and reports.
- You have a strong background in accounting principles and standards, including governmental fund accounting.
- You have a desire to serve the community and contribute to the well-being of the public

Here are a few ways the Inland Empire Utilities Agency is committed to helping you feel your best, work your best, and live your best while working with us:

- A 4-day work week with remote hybrid work schedules for some positions
- A pension through California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS)
- Generous employer monthly health benefit allowances to go towards the cost of medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Competitive vacation, floating holiday, sick time in addition to 9 agency paid holidays
- Basic life insurance coverage provided
- 457b Deferred Compensation Contribution

**There is one (1) vacancy in the Finance Department.**

**This recruitment is being conducted to fill one (1) vacancy and will establish an eligibility list which may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur during the active status of the eligibility list.**

**This position is a Limited-Term (2 years) employment opportunity. Limited-term employees are "AT-WILL" employees, and their employment can be terminated at any time, with or without cause, and with or without notice.**

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**A full-time, limited-term employee shall be eligible for the same insurance and leave benefits, as a regular Agency employee occupying the same regular classification, pursuant to the applicable Personnel Manual or MOU EXCEPT for the following: educational reimbursements, certification or licensing payments/reimbursements and computer loans.**

**Salary Range: UN 175**

**FLSA: Exempt**

**Probationary Period: 12 months**

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**Under general supervision, performs professional accounting functions in the preparation and maintenance of the Agency's and related Joint Powers Authority's (JPA) financial records, reports and statements; oversees grant reimbursement billing and financial reporting; oversees payroll processing; and performs related duties as assigned.**

**DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS**:
**Accountant I is the entry-level class. Initially under direct supervision, incumbents learn and perform a variety of routine to moderately complex duties in the preparation of accurate and timely accounting and financial records. This class is alternately staffed with Accountant II, and incumbents may advance to the higher level after gaining experience and demonstrating proficiency that meet the qualifications for the higher-level class.**

Employees in this class may report to a Principal Accountant, Manager of Grants, Deputy Manager of Grants or Accounting Supervisor.

**EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS**:
**The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class.**
- Maintains accounting records of revenues, expenditures and special funds; prepares analyses, spreadsheets, schedules, journal entries and reconciliations to produce accurate financial reports and footnotes; monitors and prepares periodic reports on revenue funds; reviews accounting transactions prepared by other staff members; prepares monthly journal entries for inter-company charges; prepares bank deposits; on a daily basis, reviews bank transactions and updates general ledger with bank activity; monitors cash position; calculates tax withholdings; prepares tax filings and reviews for accuracy and completeness; and prepares tax remittances.
- Reviews and validates billing reports from departments and JPAs and generates billing invoices; creates sales orders and ensures billings comply with contracts and agreements; monitors aging reports and performs appropriate collection activities.
- Participates in the Agency's month-end and year-end closings and audit processes; reviews various project reports and month-end reports; performs complex calculations and prepar