Accountant 1: $112,958-$137,300 annually plus great benefits.
Accountant 2: $125,511-$152,559 annually plus great benefits.
This position will be filled at one of the two levels, not both, depending on the outcome of the recruitment.
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Join Our Finance Team
Alameda County Water District (ACWD) is seeking a talented and motivated Accountant I/II to join our Finance Department. This is an exciting opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys analyzing financial information, solving complex problems, and contributing to the responsible stewardship of public resources.
The Accountant I/II position performs professional accounting work with a primary focus on general ledger accounting and capital asset management. The successful candidate will be a detail-oriented professional with strong analytical skills, technical accounting knowledge, and the ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic public agency environment.
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The Position
Accountant I – Entry Level Professional Accountant
The Accountant I is the entry-level classification within the professional Accountant series. Under general supervision, the Accountant I performs a variety of professional accounting assignments while developing knowledge and proficiency in District accounting practices, policies, and procedures.
This position provides the opportunity to gain hands-on experience with:
- General ledger accounting
- Capital asset management
- Account reconciliations
- Financial reporting
- Audit preparation
- Technical accounting research
As experience and proficiency are gained, assignments become increasingly complex and employees take on greater responsibility and independence.
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Accountant II – Journey-Level Professional Accountant
The Accountant II is an experienced professional-level classification responsible for performing the full range of assigned accounting duties with greater independence and technical expertise.
The Accountant II applies advanced knowledge of accounting principles and practices while supporting accurate financial reporting, complex reconciliations, and specialized accounting functions.
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Career Growth Opportunity
The Accountant I and Accountant II classifications are flexibly staffed, providing employees with a pathway for professional growth.
Employees in the Accountant I classification may advance to Accountant II after a minimum of two years at the first level, upon recommendation of the immediate supervisor and approval by the department manager, when they demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the Accountant II classification.
