Exciting Employment Opportunity to join Tahoe's Best Place to Work!

Accounting Assistant I or II

Exciting Employment Opportunity to join Tahoe’s Best Place to Work!

To review the full job description or to download TCPUD’s employment application, please visit: https://tcpud.org/jobs.

Tahoe City Public Utility District (TCPUD) is seeking a skilled and dedicated accounting professional to join our team as an Accounting Assistant I or II. The position may be filled at the Accounting Assistant I or Accounting Assistant II level, depending on the candidate’s experience and qualifications. While both levels perform similar accounting support duties, the Accounting Assistant II is distinguished by a greater level of experience and the ability to perform tasks with less direct supervision and increased independence.

Position Highlights: The following are examples of the essential functions of the position. For a full list of the essential functions, please visit https://tcpud.org/jobs to view the full job description.

Accounting Assistant I or II

• Gather, tabulate, proof and maintain various statistical and financial data and records for such processes as accounts payable, payroll, accounts receivable and general ledger accounting.
• Prepare a variety of weekly, monthly, quarterly and year-end financial reports such as W2, 1099 and Payroll Taxes. May prepare special reports such as engineering hours charged against specific projects.
• Post, check, balance and adjust accounts; enter data into computer and produce reports and registers.
• Perform manual check processing and assist in reconciliation of bank statements.
• Prepare and process customer billings including sewer and water bills.
• Respond to customer inquiries, escalating the more difficult questions/customers as necessary.
• Receive and account for money and payments.
• Prepare bank deposits and deposit receipts and deliver to bank.

The Ideal Candidate: The ideal candidates for this position will also have a combination of education and experience that would give them the necessary qualifications. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Education: High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience: One (1) to two (2) years of progressively responsible experience performing work in general finance, accounting, or a related field.

Certification & Licensing Requirements: Possession of appropriate and valid driver’s license and driving record that complies with District policy.

In addition, the selected candidate will have knowledge of common financial and accounting work practices and software applications and will possess effective Microsoft Office skills, including proficiency in Excel, Word, and Outlook.

Compensation and Benefits:

TCPUD offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Pay: The pay range for Accounting Assistant I is $29.39 - $38.21 per hour and for Accounting Assistant II is $33.12 - $43.06 per hour. Placement in the pay range will be based on qualifications and experience.

Retirement: The District participates in the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS).

Deferred Compensation: The District participates in the CalPERS 457 Plan with a 2% contribution made by TCPUD.

Medical Insurance: The District currently provides and pays the full premium for employee plus qualified dependents for the CalPERS Gold PPO Plan.

Dental and Vision Insurance: The District currently provides and pays the full premium for a $1,500 annual dental benefit for employee plus qualified dependents and a $500 annual vision benefit for employee plus qualified dependents.

Application and Selection Process:

Interested and qualified individuals are invited to submit a cover letter, resume, and and a completed job application. TCPUD’s job application can be found at https://tcpud.org/jobs. Please note, candidates must submit a cover letter, resume, and TCPUD application in order to be considered.

This position is open until filled. Resumes and applications will be screened relative to the criteria outlined in the job description. Candidates with the most relevant experience and qualifications will be invited to an in-person interview.

The first review of applications will be Friday, August 1, 2025.

For more information, visit www.tcpud.org or contact Caty DeLone, Human Resources Manager (530) 580-6043 or cdelone@tcpud.org.