Account Clerk II (Temporary Pool)

Temporary Clerical Accounting Position

Under minimal oversight, perform a variety of complex clerical accounting duties involving the maintenance of financial or statistical records. This position is filled on an "as needed" basis for all campuses/locations. Applicants are contacted/hired year-round for assignments based on District needs. This pool is open continuously and refreshed once a year in July. Applicants in this pool will remain active until the pool is refreshed and will receive an email with information on how to remain in the pool.

Typical duties include preparing change funds for revolving fund operations, evaluating records for accuracy of balances, postings, calculations, and other records pertaining to business or operating transactions, and reconciling or noting discrepancies; compiling reports and tables to show statistics related to cash receipts, expenditures, accounts payable and receivable, and profit and loss; preparing bank deposits and reconciling cash register tapes; serving as counter receptionist providing general information on college activities and answers student questions using databases and District's website; performing basic financial calculations such as amounts due, balances, discounts, equity, and principal; reviewing data for accuracy and completeness and reconciling discrepancies; preparing daily cash reports and accounts payable using accounting programs and reports; processing incoming invoices by checking extensions, discounts and tax; verifying balances and entries, calculations, and postings recorded by other workers; processing negotiable instruments such as checks and vouchers; preparing student loan checks for distribution; processing credit card transactions; performing financial calculations, such as calculations for student installment payment plans; preparing and inputting purchasing requisitions. Prepare financial and statistical reports; process invoices, returned checks, posts bad debt entries, coordinate with collection agencies or follow up on collections of past due receivables; handle student related issues; monitor and reconcile account balances before issuing checks; prepare accounts payable for payment and pay invoices; review requisitions for completeness and accuracy; assist with the audit of warrants before they are distributed; determine applicability of federal or state tax and apply correct rate; audit student and classified employee Intents to Employ and timesheets, verify account codes used, and assist in resolving payroll problems and issues; assign or use accounting code numbers for income and expenditure items; prepare files and verify accuracy for hand-generated checks; perform financial calculations and analyze information on travel authorizations/disbursements to ensure adherence to District policy; receive control figures and balance output data to control figures; prepare journal entries and budget transfers. Perform related duties as assigned.

Minimum qualifications include two years of experience related to the duties of the position. Have an equity-minded focus, responsiveness, and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, including those with physical or learning disabilities as it relates to differences in learning styles; and successfully foster and support an inclusive educational and employment environment. Education must be from an accredited institution.

Application instructions: Before you apply, follow the steps below to ensure your application is complete and ready for review. Applicants not following the guidelines below may be disqualified. Do not submit additional materials not requested or you may be disqualified. Required application documents include the Los Rios Community College District Application. Additional instructions include: applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa. Only information listed on the application and transcripts (if requested) will be used to verify minimum qualifications. Applications stating see other documents e.g. "see resume" or "see transcripts" will be disqualified. Applications missing any required documentation will be disqualified.