General Accountant I / II

Overview:
Reclamation District 108 is seeking a General Accountant I / II to support the financial operations of four special districts with a combined annual budget of approximately $20 million. Under the general supervision of the Deputy Manager, this role will perform a variety of accounting duties, including preparing financial reports, maintaining accurate records, reconciling accounts, assisting with audits and budgets, and supporting both routine and emergency response activities.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive; additional detail will be provided. Other related duties may be required and assigned.
General Accounting

• Perform general ledger maintenance, journal entries, and account reconciliations.
• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions with proper coding and documentation.
• Assist in preparing and reporting monthly and quarterly financial statements and internal Board reports.
• Reconcile bank statements and assist in managing cash balances.
• Maintain accounting records for capital projects, grants, and assessments.
• Prepare and file regulatory and compliance reports (e.g., 1099s, sales/use tax, State Controller reports).
• Support annual audit preparation, including compiling financial records and responding to auditor inquiries.
• Assist with budget development and entry.
• Assist with investment accounting.
• Maintain internal accounting controls and participate in process improvements.
• Work with Manager, Deputy Managers, Superintendent, and consultants to ensure financial accuracy.

Grant Management

• Develop, maintain, and update grant financial tracking tools.
• Assist with producing grant progress reports and invoices for submission to the granting agency.
• Maintain electronic and hard copy grant filing structures.
• Manage registration in state and federal grant databases.
• Support grant-specific audit preparation and respond to auditor inquiries.
• Oversee financial tracking and documentation for emergency response activities.

General Duties

• Participate in maintaining assessment roll records, including parcel data and revenue tracking.
• Collect water applications, enter data in water usage software, and issue monthly customer invoices.
• Oversee water allocations, track water usage, and communicate with customers regarding administrative matters.
• Report monthly water usage, cropping patterns, and payments to the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation.
• Perform other related accounting and administrative duties as assigned.

Qualifications
Knowledge/Skills:

• Principles and practices of accounting, financial reporting, cash basis and accrual-based accounting.
• Accounts payable/receivable systems and internal controls.
• Governmental accounting (GASB, GAAP, fund accounting) preferred.
• Financial software (e.g., AgStar, QuickBooks, or similar systems).
• Microsoft Excel and Office Suite.
• Analyze, reconcile, and report on financial data with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing.
• Maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
• Prioritize and manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Work independently and collaboratively as part of a small team.

Education & Experience:

• For Accountant II:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field and 3+ years of fund or governmental accounting experience. Or
  • 5+ years of accounting experience, ideally in a governmental or nonprofit setting.
• For Accountant I:
  • Associate’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field. Or
  • 3+ years of accounting experience, ideally in a governmental or nonprofit setting.

(A combination of education and equivalent experience may be considered)

Compensation:
This position is considered non-exempt and offers a competitive salary (Accountant I - $50-70k. Accountant II - $70-90k) depending on experience and qualifications. In addition: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life insurance. Paid vacation, sick, and holiday pay. Retirement contribution. See RD 108 website for detailed benefits. All offers of employment contingent on a background check. EOE. Please note that Morrison does not recruit from client personnel (click here for details).