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Accountant Opportunity in Tahoe City

Tahoe City Public Utility District is seeking a detail-oriented and driven Accountant to help manage the financial health of our community services.

Date Posted

February 03, 2025

Type

Full Time Job

Location

Tahoe City, CA

Accountant II/Senior Accountant

TCPUD is seeking a a skilled and dedicated accounting professional to join our team as an Accountant II or Senior Accountant, depending upon qualifications and experience. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the fiscal integrity of our District, ensuring accurate financial management in support of the public services we provide to the Tahoe City community.

This position is new to TCPUD, having been approved as an additional position during the 2025 budget process. The Accountant II or Senior Accountant will have the opportunity to work in a variety of areas, including budgeting, audits, general ledger accounting, AR/AP, payroll, and assisting in financial planning.

Essential Functions of Accountant II Position

  • Prepare and complete the month - and year-end close process.
  • Assist with the annual audit.
  • Assist in the preparation of the annual budget.
  • Prepare account reconciliations.
  • Prepare data for the development of utility rate structures.
  • Perform grant administration, including preparation and reconciliation of reimbursement claims.
  • Implement and maintain fixed asset control records.
  • Review operating department invoices for proper expense distribution and approvals.
  • Assist in the implementation and modification of accounting procedures and systems.

Essential Functions of Senior Accountant Position

  • Provide direction to the organization and work of accounting technical and support staff including subsidiary ledgers and reconciliations.
  • Provide accounting and financial support services for the District’s most complex budget and reporting systems.
  • Direct the monthly closing of the general ledger.
  • Assist and lead the Accounting Staff with the annual audit.
  • Create new and review established financial systems, processes, and procedures.
  • Assist with research, compile, and analyze data for development of utility rate structure.
  • Participate in the preparation of the annual budget.
  • Review operating department expense distributions and approvals.
  • Maintain subsidiary accounts receivable system and collections.
  • Implement and maintain fixed asset control records.
  • Assist in the preparation of documented procedures for the operating and administrative department for recording financial information.

The Ideal Candidate

The Accountant II role is ideal for a candidate with foundational experience in accounting who is ready to take on increasing responsibilities in financial reporting, reconciliation, budgeting, audit, and compliance.

The Senior Accountant role is designed for a candidate with advanced expertise, leadership abilities, and a demonstrated history of handling complex accounting tasks, audits, and process improvements.

Interested and qualified individuals are encouraged to review the job description for each position at www.tcpud.org/accountantII-senioraccountant. To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume to cdelone@tcpud.org.

This position is open until filled. Resumes and applications will be screened relative to the criteria outlined in this brochure and job descriptions. Candidates with the most relevant experience and qualifications will be invited to a second-round screening that may include a questionnaire, panel interview, and/or technical testing. The first review of applications will be Wednesday February 26, 2025.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $89,200.00 - $130,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • 457(b)
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid sick time
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance
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