Senior Accounting Clerk 839938

Senior Accounting Clerk — Urgently hiring in Irvine!

Job Title: Senior Accounting Clerk
Pay: $32.56 - $45.00 per hour
Hours: Monday–Thursday, 4/10 schedule
Start Date: ASAP

Looking for a career-building opportunity with a respected public utility? Join our team as a Senior Accounting Clerk in Irvine, CA, and support essential financial operations while advancing your accounting expertise. This temporary role offers a chance to work with a collaborative organization committed to operational excellence, employee growth, and community service.

As a Senior Accounting Clerk, you’ll be responsible for managing crucial accounting functions to ensure accuracy and efficiency across financial processes. You will work independently but as part of a supportive Finance team, exercising sound judgment and initiative to keep operations running smoothly.

What You’ll Do

As a Senior Accounting Clerk, you will be responsible for:

• Processing accounts payable invoices and maintaining accurate records
• Reviewing and processing internal and external payment documentation
• Handling wire transfers, including payroll-related transactions, through the Accounts Payable sub-ledger
• Reviewing and processing employee expense reimbursements
• Performing invoice corrections, purchase order adjustments, and coding updates
• Preparing quarterly FPPC reporting and tracking lobbying hours
• Performing account analysis and general ledger reconciliations
• Preparing year-end 1099 reporting
• Assisting with audit schedules and supporting year-end audits
• Maintaining organized financial records and files
• Responding to vendor and internal department inquiries
• Ensuring compliance with accounting procedures and internal controls
• Following safety policies and performing related duties as assigned

What You’ll Bring

The ideal candidate for this role will have:

• Associate degree (or equivalent) with coursework in Accounting
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or related field preferred
• Four or more years of general accounting experience
• Experience processing and reconciling cash receipts/payments for a utility or public agency
• Experience with accounts payable, general ledger reconciliations, and financial reporting
• Proficiency in 10-key by touch
• Experience with Oracle Enterprise Business Suite R12 (Payables & General Ledger)
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and Word
• Ability to create detailed spreadsheets, amortization schedules, and financial reports using advanced Excel functions

Preferred Experience

• Experience in water, wastewater, electric, gas, or other utility environments
• Knowledge of utility cash receipts and customer payment processing
• Cash balancing, daily deposits, and payment reconciliation
• General ledger reconciliations and month-end closing
• Understanding of public sector accounting practices and internal controls
• Year-end reporting, including 1099 prep and audit support

We’re Looking For Someone Who:

• Has exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
• Can manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines
• Exercises sound judgment and works independently with minimal supervision
• Communicates professionally with vendors and internal teams
• Possesses strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Maintains confidentiality when handling sensitive financial information
• Thrives in a collaborative, team-oriented environment

Knowledge & Skills

• Accounts payable and general ledger processes in a utility setting
• Cash receipt, payment processing, and reconciliation
• Oracle EBS R12, Payables, & GL system expertise
• Microsoft Office Suite, especially advanced Excel skills
• Strong mathematical aptitude and analytical mindset
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Effective organizational and time management abilities

Apply Today
If you have a solid accounting background, experience in utility or public sector environments, and strong skills in cash receipt, payment processing, and reconciliation, we want to hear from you! Join a collaborative Finance team where your expertise will make an immediate impact. Don’t wait—apply now or contact our recruiting team to learn more. We’re hiring today!