Accountant
Job Description:
To lead, oversee and participate in the more complex and difficult work of staff
responsible for processing the District’s biweekly payroll, time sheet
administration, filing quarterly and annual federal and state tax withholding
returns, ensuring all tax withholdings, medical benefit and CalPERS payments
are timely and accurately reported and disbursed, preparation of W-2’s,
deferred compensation, handle payroll related questions, accrual leave balances
and benefits, act as lead for two support staff, directing and instructing their
assignments, working closely with H/R Benefit staff, H/R and Payroll systems
support staff, Information System Services staff and with outside auditors regarding
payroll transactions.
Experience/Skills:
Five years of professional accounting experience including two years of lead
experience, preferably in the public sector and Training: Equivalent to a Bachelor’s
degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in accounting
or a related field. Directly related experience may be substituted for the college
requirement on the basis of one and one-half years of experience for one year
of education to a maximum of four years.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:
Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California driver’s
license may be required with determinations made on a case by case basis. Prior
to appointment, candidates will be required to successfully complete a medical
examination.
Salary:
$6,442.80 - $7,848.53 per month - Based on a five-step salary plan
Includes District payment of 8% PERS - Public Employees’ Retirement
System
Apply/Contact:
• Application packages may be obtained by contacting the Santa Clara Valley
Water District Recruitment and Examination Unit, 5750 Almaden Expressway, San
Jose, CA 95118. Phone (408) 265 2607x2085 (Job Hotline), or by visiting
our website at: www.valleywater.org
• An original signed District Employment Application, Supplemental Questionnaire,
and any other required documents (resumes recommended), must be received by the
Recruitment and Examination Unit no later than 5:00 p.m. on the final filing
date. Postmarks, facsimiles, and electronic application packages will not be
accepted.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
FINAL FILING DATE: Monday, Jun 11, 2007 by 5:00 p.m.
The District’s Equal Opportunity Non-Discrimination Plan information
is
available for review upon request.
Date Posted: 04/24/2007
