Public Sector Accountant - Entry Level

Irvine Ranch Water District; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Irvine Ranch Water District invites applications for an Accountant in the Accounting Department. The role covers general ledger, payroll, and financial reporting within a public agency setting in California. Strong GAAP knowledge and ERP experience are preferred.

Requirements include a bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field and at least two years of general accounting experience. Proficiency with ERP systems and Excel is expected; government accounting knowledge is a plus.

Qualifications

• Education: bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field; GAAP knowledge.
• Experience: two years in a general accounting environment.
• Familiarity with ERP systems and financial reporting processes.

Responsibilities

• Maintain general ledger and perform period end closing tasks.
• Assist with payroll accounting and related reconciliations.
• Prepare journal entries with supporting documentation.
• Reconcile accounts and assist in financial reporting.
• Support project, grants, and subledger accounting as needed.
• Collaborate with districts’ departments to improve controls.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field

Tools

Oracle ERP R12

OBIEE

Workday

Excel

SQL basics

Job description

Irvine Ranch Water District invites applications for an Accountant in the Accounting Department. The role covers general ledger, payroll, and financial reporting within a public agency setting in California. Strong GAAP knowledge and ERP experience are preferred.

Requirements include a bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field and at least two years of general accounting experience. Proficiency with ERP systems and Excel is expected; government accounting knowledge is a plus.