Senior Accounting Technician

Salary : $84,937.84 - $116,434.66 Annually
Location : Calabasas, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 2026-00422
Department: Finance & Technology
Division: Finance
Opening Date: 06/01/2026
Closing Date: 6/25/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Max Number of Applicants: 150


Position
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.

Essential 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.

Qualifications

DEMONSTRATED KNOWLEDGE OF AND PERFORMANCE IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS:

• General accepted accounting and auditing principles and practices;
• Governmental accounting and auditing practices, procedures, and standards;
• Federal and State tax laws and filing requirements;
• Use of computers and software in the development of accounting records and financial reports.

ABILITY TO:

• Prepare, compile, review, and analyze a variety of financial information and records including schedules, consolidated balance sheets and income statements;
• Independently organize and complete assigned tasks under minimal supervision;
• Skillfully apply accounting and auditing principles, practices and standards to assigned work;
• Analyze inter-company receivables and payables between multiple enterprises;
• Support accounts payable function; provide skilled assistance and work direction to other less experienced accounting personnel; review the work of others for accuracy;
• Research and make necessary corrections and journal entries;
• Interpret and apply related District policies to accounting work;
• Operate office equipment including calculators or ten-key adding machines and computers and supporting word processing, spreadsheet, email, database, and accounting software;
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing;
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the performance of duties.

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:

• Identify fine statistical reports and standard text and data on computer terminal screens.
• Communicate and convey at normal conversational levels in person, and over the telephone.
• Prepare materials legibly, use calculators, computer terminals, and other general office machines.
• Frequently move and positions self to maintain reports, materials and objects weighing approximately ten pounds.

Training and Experience Guidelines


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.
Medical Insurance
The District currently covers up to $2,153.74 per month of the monthly premium cost of the offered medical plans and offers a choice of HMO and PPO plans.

Dental Insurance
The District provides dental insurance for employees and their dependents.

Life Insurance

Coverage is provided by the District in the amount of $50,000 plus one year's salary up to a maximum of $150,000.

Short & Long Term Disability
The District provides coverage for continuation of two-thirds base salary up to $8,239 per month for absences which qualify under the plans.

Vacation
Initially earned at 4 hours per bi-weekly pay period up to a total of 6.46 hours per pay period.

Holidays
The District observes 12 holidays per year.

Deferred Compensation Plan
Employees may elect to participate in a 401(a) and 457(b) tax deferred retirement investment plans. The District will contribute $20 per pay period, up to $40 per month, match into the 401(a) account and up to 1.5% of base salary match on a $1 to $1 basis into the 457(b) account.

Sick Leave
Employees earn 8 hours per month.

Vision care
The District provides vision care for employees and offers an option for dependent coverage.

Retirement
Tier I - 2% at 55 for employees defined as "Classic" members by the California Public Retirement System; 7% employee contribution.


Tier II - 2% at 62 for new members to CalPERS; Employees contribute 50% of normal cost up to an annual maximum, currently 7.00% of salary up to $159,733.


In addition to CalPERS, the District participates in Social Security. The District and employees contribute a required percentage of base wages for Social Security.


Retiree Medical Benefits

The District will contribute 75% of the Kaiser Permanente Traditional HMO plan at the employee only level for employees who retire with at least ten years of service and are at least 55 years of age.

Tuition Reimbursement
After six (6) months of employment, employees may request up to $685 per course for continuing education reimbursement.

Flexible Spending Accounts
Employees may allocate up to $3,400 per year to pre-tax accounts for qualified health care expenses and $7,500 per year for qualified dependent care expenses.

Wellness Center
Employees have access to an on-site fitness facility at no cost. Employees also have the opportunity to participate in a Wellness Program.

Physical Fitness Program
Employees may be reimbursed for up to $500/fiscal year for payment of costs with primary emphasis on preventive health maintenance, relative to obtaining/receiving a comprehensive physical examination, membership to private gym facilities, purchase of home gymp equipment, or membership for at-home fitness programs.


Flexible Work Schedule
The District offers flexible work schedules based on the position and District operational needs. Up to two (2) partial or full days per week of telecommuting may be approved by the Department Director.
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Indicate your highest level of education:

• High School diploma
• Associate's degree
• Bachelor's degree
• Master's degree
• Doctorate

02


How many years of increasingly responsible experience do you possess performing general accounting duties, which included working with accounting software and spreadsheet programs?

• Less than three (3) years
• More than three (3) years but less than five (5) years
• More than five (5) years

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Describe your increasingly responsible experience performing general accounting duties, including the use of accounting software and spreadsheet programs. Include any experience providing technical or functional work direction, the number of years performing these duties, and where you gained this experience.
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Describe your experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger reconciliation. Include the types of duties performed, accounting systems used, and where you gained this experience.
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Describe your experience using workflow systems or software applications. Include the names of the systems and your level of involvement.
Required Question