Accountant

Turlock-Irrigation-District; Turlock (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Turlock Irrigation District in California seeks an Accounting professional to manage the general ledger, payroll, project accounting, and accounts receivable. You will prepare journal entries, reconcile accounts, and assist with audits while ensuring compliance with district policies.

The role emphasizes accurate financial reporting, data analysis, and cross‑functional collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field from an accredited college or university.
• No prior professional experience required; experience in journal entries, reconciliations preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of GAAP and financial systems; ability to analyze data.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain complex accounting records in the general ledger, payroll, project accounting, AR, and fixed assets.
• Participate in preparing financial statements, schedules, and reports; perform variance analysis.
• Provide accounting support for decision making; produce and distribute reports for projects.
• Handle journal entries, bank reconciliations, and account reconciliations; resolve issues.
• Assist with payroll procedures and related records; support annual audit.
• Ensure compliance with District policies and procedures; assist auditors as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal

Communication

Analytical skills

Accounting knowledge

Spreadsheet proficiency

Education

Bachelors in accounting

Tools

Excel

Accounting software

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Accounting & Finance Department Manager, to perform accounting functions, which include all phases of the general ledger, payroll, project accounting, and accounts receivable.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare and maintain complex technical accounting records in the District’s financial systems including the general ledger, accounts receivable, cash receipts, energy sales, improvement districts, assessments, water billings, work billed to others, payroll, project accounting, and fixed assets.
• Participate in the preparation of financial statements, schedules, and other statistical and financial reports and spreadsheets for projects and various financial systems. Perform variance analysis as necessary on financial information.
• Provide accounting support for decision making by responding to requests for information; produce and distribute reports; and participate on project teams.
• Participate in central accounting functions such as preparing journal entries, bank reconciliations, and account reconciliations; identify and resolve problems and inconsistencies; prepare correcting entries to maintain the integrity of the general ledger.
• Assist with payroll procedures including maintenance of all payroll records such as time sheets, deductions, withholdings, tax deposits, quarterly filing requirements, W-2’s, and all other files and records related to payroll.
• Prepare audit work papers and assist independent auditors with the annual audit.
• Answer questions and advise on procedures in preparing accounting transactions.
• Comply with all District rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Perform other related duties as required or assigned by supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS

Any combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the skills and abilities would be:

Education

Usually exhibited by a person with a Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field from an accredited college or university.

Experience

No prior professional experience required. Experience in performing journal entries, account reconciliations and general accounting procedures is preferred. Relevant coursework, internships, research projects or applied experience in these areas is highly desirable.

Skills and Abilities

Interpersonal and Communication

Must be able to interact and communicate with internal and external customers orally and in writing.

Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner so that you get along with customers, clients, co-workers and management.

Technical and Analytical

Must have knowledge of: generally accepted accounting principles and procedures; financial systems and spreadsheets. Ability to: analyze data and draw sound conclusions; and learn, interpret and apply principles, laws, and procedures involved in accounting functions.

Administration and Operations

Must have ability to: work independently and analyze routine and complex accounting issues and resolve them; and work cooperatively with management staff, employees, and those contacted in the course of work.

Necessary Special Requirement

Must file a Statement of Economic Interest in compliance with Governmental Code Section 81000.

Sign & Acknowledge a Confidentiality Agreement.

SELECTION CRITERIA

Item Percentage Required to Obtain a Passing Score

• Oral Interview 70%

Medical Examination

This position may require a medical examination to determine medical fitness for performing the duties assigned to the position or classification. Turlock Irrigation District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It does not discriminate on the basis of, race, color, ancestry, religious creed, national origin, sex, physical and mental disability, medical condition (cancer related), age (over 40), and marital status. Assistance is available in filling out job applications for disabled individuals. Applicants will be subject to drug testing in accordance with FHWA regulations, when the position requires a Commercial Driver's License. Turlock Irrigation District's bargaining unit positions are a part of an agency shop. Turlock Irrigation District provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with a disability in accordance with federal and state law.

POSTING

Internal and external applicants may apply beginning Tuesday, August 25, 2026 until Monday, September 7, 2026 at 4:30 p.m.

Internal Candidate Note: Please refer to TIDEA MOU Section 20.2 and/or MSPC Section 26.13 for additional wage information.

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