About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Public sector — Water & Wastewater Reclamation (Government utility).

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

The Confidential Client is seeking an Accountant-level professional (or Accounting Technician depending on qualifications) to support finance operations for a regional water/wastewater utility. Typical responsibilities include:

• Audit, analyze, and verify financial records to ensure accuracy and compliance
• Prepare financial statements, periodic reports, and documentation for audits
• Reconcile general ledger and subsidiary accounts, including bank reconciliations
• Perform full-cycle Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Payroll functions as needed
• Assist with capital asset accounting and related schedules
• Support annual budget preparation and year-end audit processes
• Provide financial analysis and assist on special projects as assigned
• Respond to vendor and departmental inquiries and work cross-functionally to improve processes

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Minimum Qualifications

Candidates will be considered for the level that matches their experience. Requirements by level:

Accountant (journey level)

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a closely related field
• Minimum of one (1) year of bookkeeping and accounting work experience (public sector preferred)
• Working knowledge of accounting, budgeting, auditing, reconciliation, and financial reporting principles
• Strong analytical and organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Possession of a valid State of California Class C Driver’s License

Accounting Technician (entry level)

• Associate’s degree in accounting or a closely related field
• Minimum of one (1) year of bookkeeping and accounting work experience (public sector preferred)
• Possession of a valid State of California Class C Driver’s License

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Classification of Vacancy

This recruitment is intended to fill one vacancy. Candidates will be considered for the level for which they meet the minimum qualifications. The Confidential Client may fill the vacancy at either the Accountant or Accounting Technician level based on qualifications and experience.

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Compensation & Location

• Estimated pay: $70,487 per year (estimated). Actual pay and benefits will be determined by the Confidential Client and may vary based on experience and the selected classification level.
• Work location: Victorville, CA
• Employment type: Full-time (typical for this role)

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Why Apply via Careertakes

• Careertakes acts as a third-party recruiter to streamline the hiring process and may provide matched opportunities for qualified applicants.
• Confidential Client is a public-sector water/wastewater utility; this role offers experience in governmental accounting and utility finance.

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Notes

• Public sector experience is preferred but not required.
• Candidates selected for interview will be asked to provide documentation supporting qualifications as required by law.
• This posting complies with applicable state hiring rules. Applicants in California: reasonable accommodations are available upon request during the application and interview process.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

If you have questions about how your data is used, please contact us directly.