Accounting Technician

Description

Supervises and participates in the maintenance of financial records and preparation of regular and special reports.

CURRENT VACANCY: The resulting eligibility list from this recruitment will be used to fill anticipated vacancies that may occur during the one-year validity period.

Permanent positions in this classification are 8 hours per day, 12 months per year, and include full benefits. The list may also be used to fill substitute/temporary positions as needed.

Examples of Duties

Note: This is only a partial list of the qualifications. A more complete list of qualifications, duties, responsibilities, and other details for this classification can be found on our web site at

Participates in central accounting functions such as monthly journal vouchers, fiscal year closing adjustments, and preparation for auditors.

Prepares, maintains, and processes a variety of financial statistical documents such as mandated reports for federal and state auditors.

Supervises the maintenance of various financial records and budgetary control of financial accounts.

Reviews and analyzes monthly general ledger, revenue, and budget reports.

Assists in the development, implementation, and modification of accounting systems and procedures.

Advises and assists key administrative staff regarding accounting procedures and District policies.

Assists in annual budget preparation.

Supervises, trains, and evaluates assigned staff.

Performs related duties as assigned.

Employment Standards

Minimum Requirements:

Two years of recent and responsible experience in the preparation and maintenance of financial accounting records. Completed upper division college courses in accounting, business management, and finance may be substituted for a maximum of one year of the required experience.

Desirable:

Written and oral proficiency in a second language.

Examination Process

To apply: Visit

Step-by-step online employment application guide:

Phone inquiries are welcome at, Ext. 1378.

Incomplete applications are disqualified. Attached resumes are not accepted in lieu of a completed district application. If desired, resumes and other supporting documents may be scanned and attached to supplement a completed application form.

A review of applicants' experience and qualifications will be conducted. Based on the evaluation, those whose qualifications best meet the current needs of the District will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. Qualified candidates will be provided with more details at the appropriate time.

Salary: Salary amounts listed above indicate the first and last steps of the range.

Probationary period: 130 days of paid service.

After an offer of employment, a candidate must submit evidence of freedom from tuberculosis, fingerprint clearance with the Department of Justice, and a pre-employment physical exam (district-paid). The onboarding process includes legally mandated training(s) and reference checks. In addition, pursuant to Senate Bill 848 (SB 848), the District is required to conduct reference checks that include inquiry into whether the applicant has ever been the subject of a credible complaint, investigation, or disciplinary action related to child abuse, sexual misconduct, or sexual harassment.

Statement of Non-discrimination (Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973): The Board of Education is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education. District programs, activities and services shall be free from unlawful discrimination, harassment (including sexual harassment), intimidation, and/or bullying based on actual or perceived sex, race or ethnicity, color, national origin, nationality, religion, age, sexual orientation, sexual preference, ancestry, ethnic group identification, gender, gender expression, gender identity, physical or mental disability, marital or parental status, or on the basis of a person's association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, or sexual harassment in any district service, program and/or activity that receives or benefits from state financial assistance. The Board shall promote programs which ensure that unlawful discriminatory practices are eliminated in all district activities. The District will take steps to assure that the lack of English will not be a barrier to admission and participation in district programs. A copy of the District's Uniform Complaint Policy is available by calling, Ext. 1457. Complaints alleging noncompliance with this policy of nondiscrimination should be directed to the following personnel:

Title IX Coordinator: Dr. Kelly King, 223 N. Jackson St.,, Ext. 1209,

Section 504 Coordinator: Dr. Narineh Khemichian, 223 North Jackson,, Ext. 1500,

Title II/ADA: Dr. Kelly King, 223 N. Jackson St.,, Ext. 1209,