JOB
This recruitment is being conducted to fill one (1) current vacancy.
This posting will close on June 25th, 2026 at 11:59 PM OR after the first 150 applications received, whichever comes first.
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply early.
Under general supervision of the Accounting Supervisor, a Senior Accounting Technician performs a wide range of accounting duties, which primarily include preparing and analyzing detailed financial records and reports. Further, a Senior Accounting Technician provides technical work direction to Accounting Technicians and completes special projects as assigned.
The recruitment process will consist of an application review, 1st round (structured) interview, and 2nd round (selection) interview. The tentative date ranges for the interviews are listed below:
1st Round Tentative Interview Date Range: July 6 - July 10, 2026
2nd Round Tentative Interview Date Range: July 13 - July 17, 2026
Candidates will be notified of their status in the recruitment process via e-mail.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES Prepares journal entries; prepares and analyzes financial records and reports that involve multiple enterprises and joint venture; prepares monthly billing of Joint Venture operating activities; reconciles general ledger account balances; analyzes balance sheet accounts such as inter-fund receivables and payables, and make any adjusting entries as necessary.
Reviews and verifies data from employee time sheets; serves as a backup to the payroll function and processes payroll as needed.
Prepare inter-fund reimbursements and related journal entries. Handles miscellaneous accounts receivable accounts, which includes preparing the invoices, follow-up to ensure payment, reconciling the balance to general ledger. Assists in review of accounts payable vouchers for accuracy, adequate supporting documentation, and appropriate approvals; posts payment batches after review; assures timely payment of all invoices.
Prepares and records other deposits such as capacity fee and tax revenues. Maintains accounting records for prepaid capacity fee accounts; collects and deposits payments and prepares journal entries; reimburses customers for unused prepaid capacity fees; reconciles prepaid capacity fee sub ledger with general ledger accounts.
Reviews Potable Water System reservoir and tank inventory operations reports for accuracy. Prepares journal entries to record changes in inventory balances and valuation.
Participates in year-end closing and audit activities; analyzes and prepares schedules for changes in income, expense and balance sheet accounts.
Develops and revises desktop manuals or procedures related to the area of responsibilities as required.
Reconcile monthly invoice from MWD for water purchased. Prepare journal entries to record accrued expense and to record payment via wire transfer. Review water conservation rebate transactions and prepare journal entries to accrue expense and reconcile to MWD invoice.
Performs special projects as assigned. Special projects may include capitalization of fixed assets and calculation of depreciation and year-end schedules of prepaid capacity fees.
Performs other duties as assigned. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Any combination of training and experience, which demonstrates attainment of the required knowledge and ability to perform the required work (with reasonable accommodation, if needed), typically:
EDUCATION:
Associate's degree in Accounting or related field required. A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or University in Accounting or closely related field is preferred.
EXPERIENCE:
Three (3) years of increasingly responsible experience performing general accounting duties, which included working with accounting software and spreadsheet programs. Experience in accounting for multiple enterprises is desirable.
It is the policy of the Las Virgenes Municipal Water District to ensure equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of their race, color, national origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, mental or physical impairment, ancestry, medical condition, marital status, or age (except where a bona fide occupational qualification). The District will act to ensure equal treatment to all persons in matters affecting recruitment, hiring, promotion, discipline, compensation, assignment, benefits, training, and layoff practices, and any other matters affecting employment with the Las Virgenes Municipal Water District. The same policy applies to all qualified Vietnam- era veterans, disabled veterans or other persons with disabilities that are capable of performing a particular job with reasonable accommodation to their disability.
In compliance with the American with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance in the selection process please notify the Human Resources Division, in writing, upon applying.
