• Prepares, reviews, analyzes, balances and/or reconciles assigned general ledger accounts and other accounting transactions, requiring the interpretation and application of professional accounting theories, principles and practices; identifies and resolves problems; reviews bank reconciliations for accuracy; prepares financial statements and disclosures; assists in compiling various financial reports, supporting schedules and working papers.
• Generates and submits for review complex grant reimbursement invoices consistent with mandated grant agreement regulations; prepares accounts receivable aging reports.
• Maintains accounting records of revenues, expenditures and special funds; prepares analyses, spread­sheets, schedules, journal entries and reconciliations to produce accurate financial reports; monitors and prepares periodic reports on revenue funds; performs routine fund and project cost analysis; prepares bank deposits, reviews bank transactions and updates the general ledger with bank activity. 
• Develops, reviews, evaluates, updates, generates and/or distributes specialized accounting records, financial reports and spreadsheets; reviews, compiles, calculates and analyzes technical data and information from a variety of sources; identifies discrepancies, resolves issues and/or notifies appro­priate sources and ensures issues are resolved; distributes reports in a timely manner; conducts expenditure analyses; researches variances and discrepancies; prepares correcting journal entries.
• Reviews and processes general vendor invoices including adding transaction codes, obtaining signa­ture approvals and supporting documentation and entering into accounts payable module; prepares journal entries for non-automated transactions; as directed, initiates ACH and wire transfers to expedite invoice payments; deposits funds in escrow accounts for the acquisition of right-of-way properties for expeditious transactions; prepares check payments for mailing and/or disburses checks for personal delivery to project managers; obtains signatures as needed for proof of delivery.
• Reconciles payroll and payroll deductions and the payment of payroll taxes, vendor accounts and retirement benefits; verifies correct pay rates and adequacy of leave time; calculates overtime; inputs withholding exemptions, employee/employer deductions and pay rate changes; coordinates payroll activities and information with other departments.
• Prepares, generates and issues 1099s to vendors and W-2 forms for employees; makes property tax payments.
• Responds to inquiries and requests from outside auditors; provides support documents and analysis reports as requested.
• Provides assistance to the Accounting Manager and Director of Finance as needed.

• Monitoring and analyzing grant funding agreements and other financial contracts with federal, state and local governmental agencies; monitoring revenues and expenditures ensuring transactions are accurately allocated to appropriate projects. 
• Reviewing and/or creating grant billing invoices from general ledger transactions, grant agreements and finance letters. 
• Preparing complex grant funding allocation requests in accordance with federal and state funding guidelines. 
• Performing grant accounting functions, including proper procedures and accountability of grant funds and monitoring potential lapsing of grant funds for appropriate reallocation. 
• Preparation of grant monitoring reports; preparation of funding obligation progress reports for local, state and federal reporting requirements.

Knowledge of: 

• Principles, practices and terminology of governmental accounting including financial statement preparation and methods of financial control, financial reporting and grants accounting.
• Generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB), Office of Management and Budget (OMB) circulars and accounting standards and requirements applicable to public agencies.
• Federal, state and local laws, regulations and court decisions applicable to financial administration of a public agency and payroll administration.
• Modern office practices, procedures and equipment including computers and software applications relevant to work performed.

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration or a related field.
• At least two years of progressively responsible accounting experience, preferably in a local or regional government; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. 

• A valid California Class C driver’s license and the ability to maintain insurability under the agency’s vehicle insurance program.