Senior Accounting Technician

The PositionHealth benefits: 100% employer contribution towards employee and family premiumsDistrict: Award-winning schoolsCommunity: World-famous attractionsBasic function: Under the direction of the accounting manager and controller, records business accounts and transactions, performs a variety of complex technical accounting and fiscally related functions and reviews, monitors, and audits fund record management activities; compiles financial and other fiscal information and completes various state and district reports; performs related duties as assigned.Distinguishing characteristics: This is the advanced journey level class of the accounting series. The senior accounting technician is distinguished from the accounting technician classification in that the former is assigned complex technical accounting duties for a functional area of responsibility such as asb, bank deposits, reimbursements, categorical claims, journal entries, revolving checks etc. and provide technical and functional responsibility for other accounting technical personnel. The senior accounting technician is further distinguished from the asb account technician in that the latter performs a variety of basic accounting functions in the management of asb accounts.Incumbents at this level are required to be fully trained in all procedures and able to perform the full scope of duties of the accounting technician and have a more in-depth knowledge specific to assigned area.Employment StandardsMinimum qualificationsAny combination of experience, education and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical combination would be the following:Education: Graduation from high school; college-level course work in accounting or a related field.Experience: Four years of accounting clerical experience.Knowledge, skills, and abilitiesKnowledge of: Accounting and auditing practices, procedures and terminology, as well as general materials (e.g. handbooks, manuals) in assigned area; preparation of financial statements and comprehensive accounting reports; financial and statistical record-keeping techniques; regulations and codes relating to categorical programs; applicable sections of the state education code and other applicable laws; modern office practices, procedures and equipment; operation of a computer and assigned software; oral and written communication skills; correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary; principles of lead supervision, direction and training.Ability to: Perform advanced-journey level accounting duties in the preparation, processing, and maintenance of assigned accounting records; prepare and maintain accurate financial and statistical records; perform mathematic calculations quickly and accurately; interpret, apply and explain applicable laws, codes, rules and regulations; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others; operate a computer and other office equipment; proficiently use Microsoft Excel and other related software; prioritize and schedule work; understand and follow oral and written instructions; answer telephones and greet the public courteously; work independently with little direction; meet schedules and time lines; balance accounts and reconcile bank statements; learn and apply office policies, rules, and practices; type and input data accurately at an acceptable rate of speed.Competencies: Integrity, attention to detail, oral communication, using technology, math skill, reading comprehension, self-managementPhysical demands: Employees in this classification sit for extended periods of time, use both hands simultaneously, use dexterity of hands and fingers, carry and lift, speak clearly, hear normal voice conversation, see small details, use a computer and telephone.Work environment: Employees in this classification work inside exclusively without guidance from supervisor. Employees have contact with the public and other district staff. Employees have continuously changing priorities, constant interruptions, and have continuously changing priorities.Examples of DutiesNote: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees in this classification, and are not to be interpreted as an exhaustive list of responsibilities and qualifications required of personnel so classified. Reasonable accommodations will be made so that qualified employees can perform the essential duties of the job.General essential dutiesAdvanced technical accounting functions: Arranges, posts, and balances financial data; prepares trial balance and financial statements. Reports trial balances, revenue potentials, reconciliations, etc.; reviews, monitors, and audits accounting of various district funds, including encumbrances, invoices, warrants, current liabilities, income and expenditure transfers, abatements, and related transactions; receives and reconciles incoming collection on items for deposit; receives school site monies, counts, and receipts for bank deposit; reports and distributes school site income as reported by the county system; maintains journals, ledgers, and prepares account and fund analyses; audits expenditures; processes requisitions; maintains related records; prepares billings for grant and entitlement expenditures; performs accounts receivable duties including the processing of incoming payments related to health benefits; maintains fund balances; assures authorization of purchases within assigned accounts; maintains petty cash fund as assigned; compiles, verifies, and prepares account transfers related to various funds; verifies account codes and monetary amounts for invoices; utilizes spreadsheets and other computerized programs to prepare checks, purchase orders, and invoices; prepares checks manually; distributes approved checks; complies with applicable provisions of the California Education Code regarding fiscal management; performs responsible and technical accounting tasks related to the preparation and management of accounting records and reports, such as revenue, transportation, food service, health and welfare, student body fund accounts, petty cash and revolving funds, purchasing, accounts payable, and Federal and State funded programs; performs specialized accounting and fiscal record-keeping duties in digital and hard-copy; records business accounts and transactions; produces documents and information for auditors.Communication & clerical/administrative functions:Interprets and provides information regarding routine legal mandates, policies, regulations, and operational guidelines to district personnel; train and provide work direction and guidance to assigned staff; assists in the formulation, revision, and implementation of computerized record keeping systems; communicates and establishes cooperative relationships with county, vendors, schools, district personnel, and others to exchange information; prepares a wide variety of statistical and records research; monitors budget and notifies proper authorities of shortages; resolves problems and discrepancies with bank personnel; operates a variety of office equipment including a computer, calculator, copier, and other software applications; attends a variety of meetings related to assigned activities; lead, plan, train, review and participate in the work of staff responsible for performing a variety of responsible clerical accounting and financial office support duties in support of assigned accounting system, function, or program area; participates in performing the most complex work of the unit including providing technical support to assigned supervisory personnel; research and compile technical information related to area of assignment; and performs related duties as assigned.The classification specification does not describe all duties performed by all incumbents within the class. This summary provides examples of typical tasks performed in this classification.Recruitment InformationRecruitment type: Open - anyone can apply.Certification type: Dual cert - qualified candidates, or eligibles, who pass all testing stages will be placed onto one eligibility list. Current employees will receive additional preference points based on longevity before placement on the list. The top 3 ranks of eligibles will be certified for a hiring interview.Application processAll applications must be submitted online. Applications and requests for testing will not be accepted after the recruitment closing date and time. Applicants may be rejected on the basis of an incomplete application or failure to meet minimum qualifications. The application is part of the selection process and is part of an overall assessment of acceptability for employment. All information provided is subject to independent verification of its accuracy. It is the responsibility of the applicant to provide correct contact information by which to be notified.Note: You will eventually be disqualified in the recruitment process if you fail to disclose relevant information regarding your conviction history. It is the disclosure of the conviction that is most important in many cases.Screening processThe screening process for this position, which may be subject to modification, will include some form of a(n): application screening, initial qualifications screening, documentation/certification screening, and supplemental application screening. The stated qualifications for the position represent only the minimum requirements and do not guarantee qualification for examination or placement on an eligibility list.Examination processThe examination may consist of any combination of a(n): training and experience (T&E) evaluation, written knowledge test, hands on/performance test, structured panel interview, situational judgement interview, or other type of exam of fitness for duty. All parts of the examination process are job related. A passing score must be attained on each portion of the exam to advance to the next stage and ultimate placement on an eligibility list.Disability accommodationRequests for reasonable accommodations for the testing process must be made no less than two (2) days prior to the examination. Requests must be signed by your medical doctor, school psychologist, or learning consultant as appropriate and must be on provider letterhead and contain an actual signature.Exam protestsProtest of any part of the exam process must be in writing and submitted to the personnel director no later than five (5) working days from the date you participated in the exam. Any protest must include rationale