Accountant II

Accountant II Salary: $121,201.60 - $155,168.00 Annually Job Type: Full-Time Job Number: 01995-E Location: 5750 Almaden Expressway, San Jose, CA Department: Financial Planning and Management Services Closing: 7/6/2026 11:59 PM Pacific Overview Accountant II position plays a critical role in maintaining the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of departmental financial operations. By performing core accounting functions—such as recording journal entries, reconciling accounts, processing P-Card reports, and preparing financial schedules—the position ensures compliance with policies, supports transparent reporting, and enables informed decision-making. Their work directly supports the Quarterly Board of Directors' Expense Report and the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, both essential for governance and external accountability. Additionally, the Accountant II strengthens operational stability by assisting with month-end close, preparing audit schedules, and serving as backup to the Senior Accountant, ensuring continuity of the General Ledger function. Through technical assistance and training, they build team capacity and resilience, helping the department meet deadlines, reduce risk, and achieve its financial management goals. Key Responsibilities Perform a wide range of professional accounting duties, including analyzing and maintaining accounting records, auditing check payments, and preparing financial reports. Record monthly and annual journal entries for benefit and cost allocations, revenue and expense accruals, and reclassifications. Reconcile asset and liability accounts, as well as subsidiary transactions and reports, to the Infor General Ledger. Process employee Purchasing Card (P-Card) expense reports by reviewing transactions for accuracy, ensuring receipts and documentation are complete, checking for proper coding of expenses, compliance with policies and spending limits, reconciling charges, and checking for supervisor approvals and authorization before expenses are recorded. Process claims and fees reimbursements for the Board of Directors. Provide assistance to P-Card users of Infor XM. Prepare diverse financial summaries, schedules, footnote disclosures, and reports, ensuring data accuracy and completeness, e.g., the Quarterly Board of Directors' Expense Report and supporting schedules and footnote disclosures for the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report. Enter the Board of Directors' timesheets biweekly. Assist in recording collections and cash receipts. Assist with the fiscal period/month-end close procedures to identify inconsistencies, errors, or unusual activities. Prepare audit schedules and respond to audit inquiries. Ideal Candidate's Background Includes Ideal Experience Four (4) years of professional accounting experience involving transactions analysis, journal entry preparation, maintenance of accounting records, account reconciliation, and preparation of financial reports. Ideal Skills and Abilities Ability to independently perform the full range of professional accounting functions. Ability to prepare a variety of clear and concise financial summaries and accounting reports. Ability to proficiently use Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and web-based programs or equivalent. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Ability to provide excellent customer service through all levels of the organization and external parties. Ideal Knowledge Knowledge of governmental accounting and financial management practices in compliance with the Governmental Accounting Standards Board. Knowledge of principles and practices of financial analysis and auditing. Knowledge of automated financial systems such as Infor, PeopleSoft, SAP or equivalent. Training and Education Equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in accounting or a related field. Or 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. Equal Opportunity Statement: Valley Water's Equal Opportunity Non-Discrimination Policy is available for review upon request. Valley Water will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate persons with disabilities. Please advise Human Resources in advance of any special needs. Applicants are advised that once submitted all application materials become the property of Valley Water and will not be returned. #J-18808-Ljbffr