ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, ACCOUNTING (2378)

CURRENT VACANCY: This position is currently open. Position: Full‑time management role (12 months/year, 8 hours/day) in the Financial Services Department at the Administration Center. Benefits: Full district‑paid benefits for employees and dependents. Maximum District contribution to the health insurance plan for the 2025-2026 school year is $30,196.80. All GUSD jobs are in person. Salary: Listed salary amounts do not include the 2% increase effective 7/01/2026. Responsibilities Assists with planning, organizing, and directing the accounting and finance functions. Plans, organizes, and supervises assigned personnel performing technical accounting, auditing, reporting, and related analytical work. Ensures timely and accurate preparation of all journal entries, year‑end closing adjustments, and financial reporting. Attends District and County meetings and obtains, reviews, and evaluates pertinent information to keep current on payroll accounting transactions and reporting requirements. Provides technical expertise, solves accounting‑related problems, and responds to questions or concerns from employees regarding interpretation of laws, rules and policies governing accounting. Supervises and participates in all general accounting activities involved in the preparation, maintenance, and audit of the financial reports and records of the District. Compiles, analyzes, organizes, and prepares data for monthly journal entries and year‑end closing adjustments; complex periodic financial and statistical reports; state and federal reports and federal, state, and local claims, statements, and reports. Establishes and maintains accurate accounting records by examining, reconciling, balancing, and adjusting various financial records, and by identifying and resolving problems and inconsistencies through determination and implementation of appropriate corrective entries. Manages the general accounting section. Assists in the development, implementation, modification, and advancement of accounting systems and procedures as related to the duties of the position. Coordinates accounting activities with other organizational units and outside agencies as related to the duties of the position. Coordinates accounting activities with the Educational Technology and Information Services Department, the County Office of Education and other agencies as appropriate to ensure that all transactions are properly recorded and reported. Coordinates accounting of bond, construction and other special funds; monitors and prepares periodic reports on special funds; conducts special expenditure analysis and audits to ensure full reimbursement of District costs in connection with construction and special fund expenditures. Provides leadership and works with staff to create a high‑performance, service‑oriented work environment that supports department and District missions, objectives and service expectations; participates in programs and activities that promote workplace diversity and a positive employee relations environment. Participates in preparation of periodic financial reports and statements to the Board of Education and District administrators; conducts special analysis required by the Board of Education; supervises and participates in preparation of Board agenda items for enrollment, average daily attendance and class size reduction program and ADA, related programs. Reviews and audits monthly school ASB bank reconciliations and financials, and trains the ASB Clerks. Develops new and revised accounting procedures to comply with laws, rules, and regulations to ensure service to employees, improve efficiency, and coordinate activities with other departments. Analyzes laws, regulations, collective bargaining agreements, Board of Education and Personnel Commission rules and Education Code changes to determine effect on financial accounting processing; recommends changes in accounting procedures, forms, and records as necessary. Performs and manages the Year‑End Closing entries and process. Completes a variety of statistical and activity reports, coordinates the preparation of quarterly tax returns and other periodic tax forms. Assists in the direction and coordination of the maintenance of records of expenditures and income from a wide variety of accounts and funding sources. Prepares multi‑year cash flow analysis; prepares Special Education billings to SELPA. Assures that funds are budgeted, controlled, accounted for, reconciled and audited according to acceptable accounting practices and legal requirements in areas of assigned responsibility. Supervises, trains, and evaluates assigned staff. Performs related work as assigned. Experience Four years of recent professional experience with automated accounting systems and procedures as well as an administrative staff position; experience must include such activities as financial analysis, data systems analysis, auditing, and report preparation. At least two years of supervising personnel, preferably in a school District or government agency. Education Graduation from a recognized four‑year college or university with a major in accounting, finance, business administration, or closely related field. Desirable Qualifications A Master’s degree from an accredited college or university, preferably including courses in finance, accounting, management, educational administration, quantitative analysis and budgeting. Written and oral proficiency in a second language. License or Certificate Possession of a valid State of California Class C driver's license and use of an automobile to visit work sites and attend meetings. 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 (818) 241‑3111, 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., (818) 241‑3111, Ext. 1209, View email address on click.appcast.io Section 504 Coordinator: Dr. Narineh Khemichian, 223 North Jackson, (818) 241‑3111, Ext. 1500, View email address on click.appcast.io Title II/ADA: Dr. Kelly King, 223 N. Jackson St., (818) 241‑3111, Ext. 1209, View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr Glendale Unified School District