Fiscal Accountant

About the Employer

The Santa Cruz County Office of Education is committed to ensuring all students have the educational opportunities they need to thrive. We offer a wide range of services and programs geared at supporting our 10 public school districts and expanding educational opportunities and outcomes for over 37000 students who call Santa Cruz County home. We envision an impactful educational community where everyone feels they belong and have the resources relationships and skills to thrive. Our mission is to create an equitable educational system that fosters growth opportunities and well-being for all. We work alongside partners in Santa Cruz Countys educational community to build BRIDGES Belonging Relationships Innovation Data-informed decision-making Growth mindsets Excellence and Sustainability to equity in Santa Cruz County Office of Education is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Summary

Job Summary

This position will be assigned to the Alternative Education Department: Under direction of an assigned administrator perform a variety of complex record keeping and reporting assignments for the assigned area of responsibility; review maintain verify and submit payrolls and supporting documents to the Business Services Division; maintain verify and update end of year program financial reports; compile prepare and check statistical accounting reports; and prepare and balance program accounts and records. Assist in the development and monitoring of budgets budget reporting and budget analysis. Includes maintaining adequate records of transactions and preparing reports. No supervision is exercised.

Requirements / Qualifications

Please read the full job AND EXPERIENCEAny combination equivalent to experience and training that would provide the required knowledge skills and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge skills and abilities would be:Education:Equivalent to the completion of a Bachelors degree with course work in accounting bookkeeping or a related :Four years of increasingly responsible payroll accounting and bookkeeping experience which involved maintaining and reviewing financial or statistical reports. Experience in a school district or with a county office of education is highly or Certificate:Possession of or ability to obtain a valid California drivers license and appropriate vehicle operation insurance preferred.

Application Procedures: Applicants must submit a completed application and are encouraged to attach a résumé to the application material. Qualified applicants will be invited to a written examination (50%). Those passing the written examination will be invited to an oral examination covering the knowledge and skills required (50%). An eligibility list will be established and the top ranking candidates will be interviewed for final consideration and appointment. The eligibility list established will remain in effect for a period of six (6) months unless it no longer exists due to an insufficient number of available candidates. If an applicant needs reasonable accommodation we must be informed prior to the administration of the test. As part of the selection process three professional references including previous employers will be selected fingerprinting is required with a copy of your social security card and a valid form of ID. As part of your onboarding you will be registered on our online platform to complete the required paperwork which include a negative (tuberculosis) PPD skin test clearance (valid within the last four years). You can have the test done through the Santa Cruz Health Department Doctors on Duty Clinic or by calling a physician or a clinic of your choice. You will also need to complete the mandatory trainings and new hire orientation prior to your start date. Due to SB848 all Local Educational Agencies (LEA) you list under the Mandatory Employment Disclosure Employment History will be contacted.

Requirements / Qualifications

Please read the full job AND EXPERIENCEAny combination equivalent to experience and training that would provide the required knowledge skills and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge skills and abilities would be:Education:Equivalent to the completion of a Bachelors degree with course work in accounting bookkeeping or a related :Four years of increasingly responsible payroll accounting and bookkeeping experience which involved maintaining and reviewing financial or statistical reports. Experience in a school district or with a county office of education is highly or Certificate:Possession of or ability to obtain a valid California drivers license and appropriate vehicle operation insurance preferred.

Application Procedures: Applicants must submit a completed application and are encouraged to attach a résumé to the application material. Qualified applicants will be invited to a written examination (50%). Those passing the written examination will be invited to an oral examination covering the knowledge and skills required (50%). An eligibility list will be established and the top ranking candidates will be interviewed for final consideration and appointment. The eligibility list established will remain in effect for a period of six (6) months unless it no longer exists due to an insufficient number of available candidates. If an applicant needs reasonable accommodation we must be informed prior to the administration of the test. As part of the selection process three professional references including previous employers will be selected fingerprinting is required with a copy of your social security card and a valid form of ID. As part of your onboarding you will be registered on our online platform to complete the required paperwork which include a negative (tuberculosis) PPD skin test clearance (valid within the last four years). You can have the test done through the Santa Cruz Health Department Doctors on Duty Clinic or by calling a physician or a clinic of your choice. You will also need to complete the mandatory trainings and new hire orientation prior to your start date. Due to SB848 all Local Educational Agencies (LEA) you list under the Mandatory Employment Disclosure Employment History will be contacted.

Comments and Other Information

Benefits: Employees assigned to this schedule are entitled to receive vision dental and medical coverage for the employee and their dependents. Employees have a choice between various medical plans. Each plan may have an employee premium contribution amount for which the employee can utilize a tax sheltered Section 125 Plan. The COE contribution is prorated based on FTE. Retirement benefits are accrued through the Public Employee Retirement System (CalPERS). CalPERS members are required to pay their portion of the retirement plan. The employee also receives long-term disability insurance and life insurance. For more information please review the Classified Summary of the Benefits Administration Page on the Santa Cruz County Office of Education website or read it on the link to the right under Links Related to this Santa Cruz County Office of Education provides an Associate Degree stipend of $375 a Bachelors Degree stipend of $750 a Masters Degree stipend of $1500 a Doctorate Degree (no Masters) of $1500 or a Doctorate Degree (with Masters) of an additional $400 per year for eligible employees. Degree stipend is prorated based upon full time equivalent.

Comments and Other Information

Benefits: Employees assigned to this schedule are entitled to receive vision dental and medical coverage for the employee and their dependents. Employees have a choice between various medical plans. Each plan may have an employee premium contribution amount for which the employee can utilize a tax sheltered Section 125 Plan. The COE contribution is prorated based on FTE. Retirement benefits are accrued through the Public Employee Retirement System (CalPERS). CalPERS members are required to pay their portion of the retirement plan. The employee also receives long-term disability insurance and life insurance. For more information please review the Classified Summary of the Benefits Administration Page on the Santa Cruz County Office of Education website or read it on the link to the right under Links Related to this Santa Cruz County Office of Education provides an Associate Degree stipend of $375 a Bachelors Degree stipend of $750 a Masters Degree stipend of $1500 a Doctorate Degree (no Masters) of $1500 or a Doctorate Degree (with Masters) of an additional $400 per year for eligible employees. Degree stipend is prorated based upon full time equivalent.