Accounting Technician Senior - EOPS (IN-HOUSE ONLY)

Salary : $70,795.26 - $95,446.70 Annually
Location : Golden West College, Huntington Beach, CA
Job Type: Classified Staff
Job Number: G-035-26
Division: Golden West College
Opening Date: 06/05/2026
Closing Date: 6/22/2026 11:59 PM Pacific


Definition
(ON-CAMPUS - in-person position)
IN-HOUSE ONLY: This position is open to internal (permanent and temporary) Coast Community College District (CCCD) employees to apply. External candidates are not eligible to apply. If you are not a current active employee with CCCD, please do not apply at this time.
About Golden West College

Located in the coastal community of , Golden West College is regarded as one of the most beautiful campuses in Southern California. The college is highly regarded for academic quality and innovation. In its earliest years, the college was recognized for its pioneering leadership in designing learning-centered programs and services for its student body and continues that tradition to this day.
Golden West College (GWC) has an unwavering commitment to quality education; equitable outcomes; inclusive practices; and racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic diversity. Ideal candidates for all positions at our college share our devotion to educating and improving the lives of our representative students, employees, and community populations. Currently, our college enrolls approximately 11,000 students per term; 34.2% are Latinx, 31.8% are Asian, 22.4% are White, 1.8% are African American, 0.5% are Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, and 4.8% are multiracial. GWC is an officially designated Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI). GWC engages in regular professional development opportunities and partnerships so that we can best serve disproportionately impacted groups. Activities and connections include GWC's partnership with student and employee involvement in organizations like Puente, Student Veterans, and Gay Lesbian Alternative Straight Alliance (GLASA); a robust District Ally training program, including UndocuAlly (undocumented students), SafeZone (LGBTQ), Vet Net (veterans), and Ability Ally; and other equity minded programs; and a full calendar of culturally responsive events.
D.E.I.A - Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility


At Golden West College we are committed to providing high quality education and equitable outcomes through inclusive practices that support and celebrate everyone. We welcome candidates that share our devotion to educating and improving the lives of our representative students, employees, and community populations. Please visit the links below to learn more information about GWC:

• Mission, Vison and Values
• GWC Strategic Plan 2025-2029
• GWC Employee-Student Demographics
• Student Equity and Achievement Program

Summary

Performs reviews, accounting entries, and reconciliation for general, enterprise, and special fund accounts. Provides technical general ledger accounting services, assuring accurate and timely budget and financial information that can be used for current and future financial and program decisions.

Distinguishing Career Features
The Accounting Technician - Senior is the senior-most in a multi-tiered career ladder for clerical and technical accounting. Accounting Technicians require demonstrated competency in processing a full range of transactions for several closely related accounting areas such as cash, accounts payable and receivable. Accounting Technicians and higher positions will demonstrate knowledge
of generally accepted accounting practices and will have competency in allocating transactions to proper account codes (strings), process approved journal adjustments to general ledger, and accounting for enterprise or categorical funds. Accounting Technician - Senior will have competency in budget line item transfers that comply with fund requirements and journal entries to general ledger. They will also have competency in revenue stream accounting, budget administration, and support to preparation audit documentation supporting financial statements. Advancement to Accounting Analyst is possible based on need, compliance with the job qualifications, and the ability to perform special studies, process full general ledger accounting adjustments, and be responsible for portions of the District's accounting systems.

The Department
The EOPS department at Golden West College provides comprehensive support services to students who face economic, educational, and social barriers to success. Through programs such as EOPS, CARE, NextUp/Guardian Scholars, and CalWORKs, the department offers counseling, financial assistance, and personalized support to help students achieve their educational and career goals.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
1. Maintains accounting records of assigned functions for all funding sources and/or clearing accounts.
2. Reconciles cash accounts, fund balances, vendor, and specific balance sheet asset accounts. Reviews revenue and expense accounts. Reclassifies accounting transactions into proper account classifications.
3. Reviews and analyzes transactions including those processed by others for accuracy, proper account coding or classification and allocation. Follows up with vendors, suppliers, and agencies to reconcile transactions.
4. Assists, and may facilitate certain aspects of the budget development process for all funding sources. Participates in certain aspects of its preparation, such as data collection and prior year performance analysis. Develops, updates, monitors, and tracks budgets for all assigned programs. Prepares and processes budget transfers, expenditure transfers for all department programs. Reviews and analyzes financial audit findings for accuracy and makes corrections as needed
5. Maintains up-to-date knowledge of the regulations and reporting requirements and procedures connected with all funding sources. Provides technical assistance to staff on financial matters relating to programs.
6. Prepares and processes accounts payable information to comply with various payment timetables. Verifies and reconciles documentation of merchandise and services received against claims, invoices, purchase orders, and packing slips.
7. Receives cash and cash equivalent from a variety of sources. Verifies amounts and balances to supporting documentation. Enters information into appropriate accounts as required. Prepares deposits and other transmittals.
8. Prepares, tracks, verifies, and reconciles accounts receivable transactions. May recommend remedial action, write-off of account balances, or settlements negotiated to resolve account disputes and delinquencies.
9. Reconciles and compiles periodic reports to show statistics such as cash receipts, accounts payable, and accounts receivable. Traces transactions through previous accounting actions to identify and correct discrepancies.
10. Identifies, verifies, and corrects standardized account codes, budget authorization, and available and qualifying budgets.
11. Assists others with resolving problems with accounting transactions and adjustments such as credit memoranda, undocumented purchases and invoices, goods and services not received, returned or refund checks.
12. Facilitates and prepares line item transfers. Reviews expense and other requisitions for compliance with applicable standards, rules and regulations, and approved budgets, analyzing variances and resolves variances with appropriate managers. Monitors expenditures of funds carried over from prior fiscal periods.
13. Provides technical support to departments accessing computerized accounting systems and databases that contain financial and statistical information.
14. Prepares and submits department employee's Personnel Action Form (EPAFs) into Banner for payroll purposes. Audits employee's timecards to ensure work hours reported to an appropriate budget numbers.
15. Participates in the preparation of periodic financial reports for all funding sources. Assists with opening and closing of financial records based on fiscal year.
16. May participate with input of budget data. Complies with established procedures for specialized budgets. Analyzes budget reports to ensure expenditures do not exceed appropriations. Enters pre-encumbered funds to the automated accounting system.
17. May maintain a position control system, as it relates to specific funds. Monitors allocation of positions to ensure compliance with all funding sources.
18. May direct the work of other classified staff in lower classifications.
19. Performs other related duties as assigned that support the objective of the position.
20. Required to abide by all District policies and procedures including Board Policy 3050 - Code of Professional Ethics.

Qualifications and Physical Demands

Knowledge and Skills
1. The position requires considerable knowledge of the principles and procedures of accounting, auditing, and finance with additional expertise in budget preparation and control.
2. Requires in-depth knowledge of generally accepted financial processes and regulations and controls applying to assigned financial operations.
3. Requires a working knowledge of audit documentation requirements.
4. Requires in-depth knowledge of automated accounting systems and relational databases used for storing and linking accounting data.
5. Requires a basic knowledge of the practices and techniques in accumulating accounting information, including allocation of accounting data to determine standard costs or rates.
6. Requires a working knowledge of the financial management, control, and reporting processes associated with all funding sources.
7. Requires well-developed math skills to perform complex accounting and statistical computations.
8. Requires sufficient language skills to prepare reports suitable for publication.
9. Requires well-developed human relation skills to explain detailed information in small group settings and work with staff in advisory capacity.
Abilities
1. Requires the ability to perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the position.
2. Requires the ability to apply accounting controls, rules, and procedures, and perform accounting tests.
3. Requires the ability to research, compile, analyze, and interpret accounting data.
4. Requires the ability to maintain accurate and retrievable files, records, audit trails and trace transactions to original entries.
5. Requires the ability to perform accounting and general math computations quickly and accurately.
6. Requires the ability to set up complete fund accounts and prepare financial statements.
7. Requires the ability to organize and prioritize work to meet deadlines and timetables.
8. Requires the ability to work cooperatively with individuals and work teams within and outside the department, including vendors.
9. Requires the ability to access and use a computer, common office productivity software, and specialized accounting software to access databases.

Physical Abilities
1. The general physical demands, working conditions, and essential job functions associated with this classification will be kept on file with the Office of Human Resources.
2. Essential functions will vary by position.
3. As defined by Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act ("ADA") and California's Fair Employment and Housing Act ("FEHA"), the District shall engage in a timely, good faith interactive process with employees or employment applicants who are requesting or are in need of reasonable accommodations and, provide reasonable accommodations for employees or employment applicants who, because of their disability, are limited in or unable to perform one or more of the essential functions of their job in accordance with applicable state and federal law

Minimum Qualifications: Education, Experience, D.E.I.A
The position typically requires an Associate's degree in accounting business administration plus 4-5 years of relevant and progressively responsible experience in governmental accounting, fund accounting, in a financial record keeping capacity. Additional relevant experience may substitute for some higher education. Or, any combination of education and
experience which would provide the required equivalent qualifications for the position. A Bachelor's degree in accounting is preferred.
AND
Demonstrated evidence of responsiveness to and understanding of the racial, ethnic, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic, academic, and cultural diversity within the community college student population, including students with different ability statuses (e.g., physical and/or learning) as these factors relate to the need for equity-minded practice within the classroom and campus

Licenses and Certificates
May require a valid driver license.

Working Conditions
Work is performed in an office environment with minimal exposure to health and safety considerations

This job specification describes the general nature of the work performed, representative duties as well as the typical qualifications needed for acceptable performance. It is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, work steps, and skills required of the job.

Conditions of Employment
This is an IN-HOUSE ONLY full-time classified, 40 hour per week, 12-month per year position. The normal hours of work are Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm with some flexibility to work evenings and weekends in order to meet the needs of the department. The effective date of employment will be arranged with the supervisor.
ATTENTION: Before applying, please be sure to review the Coast Colleges District Board Policy regarding to check if your application may be impacted. Additionally, 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 at this time. If you have any questions, please contact HR Recruitment at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io.
Application Requirements

To be considered for employment you must submit a complete application packet at by the application deadline: 11:59PM Monday, June 22, 2026.

Incomplete applications, application materials submitted by mail and documents not requested in the job announcement will not be considered. Please note that the district does not return materials submitted in the application process (copies of original supporting documents are acceptable).
A complete application packet includes:

1. A complete Coast Community College District Online Employment Application.
2. A Current Resume of professional and educational background and experience
3. A Cover Letter detailing your experience related to the role.
4. Responses to Supplemental Questions (Please provide clear and detailed responses, as they will be carefully evaluated to determine the most qualified candidate(s) to be invited for an interview; please do not paste your resume, put "see resume" or "N/A", or leave blank).

Individuals who need reasonable accommodations in accordance with ADA should notify the Human Resources Office for assistance by emailing View email address on click.appcast.io or by calling View phone number on click.appcast.io.
Pay Philosophy

Coast Community College District, through policies, practices, and other benefit programs, delivers a fair and equitable total compensation program that promotes equal employment opportunity, inclusion, and workforce vitality. In general, it is the policy of the District to place new employees at the first step of the salary grade. All movement on the salary schedule will occur July 1 of each year for all classified employees. (Salary Range EE-117)
Benefits

This position is eligible for the following benefits. Please visit the benefits tab above for additional information.

• Generous medical, dental, vision and life insurance plans for employees and dependents
• 21 paid holidays
• Cumulative sick leave
• Paid vacation
• Longevity salary programs
• PERS/STRS retirement plans
• Deferred compensation/457 plans

Employment Information

• Regular attendance is considered an essential job function; the inability to meet attendance requirements may preclude the employee from retaining employment.
• The person holding this position is considered a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in Coast Community College District policies, procedures, and Title IX. (Reference: BP/AP 5910 )
• The Coast Community College District celebrates all forms of diversity and is deeply committed to fostering an inclusive environment within which students, staff, administrators, and faculty thrive. Individuals interested in advancing the District's strategic diversity goals are strongly encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.

The SELECTED CANDIDATE is required to complete the following prior to employment:

• Provide a Certificate of Tuberculosis Exam for initial appointment (Note: The certificate must be renewed every 4 years as a condition of continuing employment).
• Have fingerprints taken by a Live Scan computer at the candidate's expense (Clearance must be received prior to the first day of employment).
• Present original documents for proof of eligibility to work in the United States including a Social Security Card; AND
• Participate in a new hire onboarding appointment with an Employment Services Representative.

Additional Information
Coast Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer The Coast Community College District is committed to employing qualified administrators/managers, faculty, and staff members who are dedicated to student learning and success. The Board recognizes that diversity in the academic environment fosters awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides suitable role models for all students. We are committed to hiring and staff development processes that support the goals of equal opportunity and diversity, and equal consideration for all qualified candidates. The District does not discriminate unlawfully in providing educational or employment opportunities to any person on the basis of race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or genetic information. The Coast Community College District is a multi-college district that includes Coastline, Community College, .
Coast Community College District Title IX

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The 2025 Coast Community College District Annual Security and Fire Safety provides the crime statistics for calendar years 2022, 2023, and 2024, which were submitted to the U.S. Department of Education as required under the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. A hard copy can be obtained from one of the Campus Safety Offices. Please contact any of the Campus Safety Offices for any questions.
Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision

We know that the health of our employees and their families is a priority. That's why we offer extensive health care benefits to benefits-eligible employees. We offer the District's Anthem Blue Cross PPO plan as well as three HMO's, Blue Shield Access Plus, Blue Shield TRIO, and Kaiser Permanente. We also provide District-paid dental and vision insurance.
Benefits are available to regular permanent employees working 20 or more hours per week. Benefits are not available to employees working less than 20 hours per week, temporary, hourly, or other short-term employees.
District-paid Life Insurance

The District provides Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance benefits, underwritten by VOYA. This district-paid benefit is equal to one time your annual salary and remains in effect until age 70. At age 70, your benefit is reduced to half.
District-paid Disability Benefits

Coast Community College District provides both a short-term disability benefit and long-term disability benefit to employees working 20 or more hours per week who are unable to work because of disability due to illness, injury, or maternity.
Voluntary Plans

A variety of voluntary plans are offered through the Coast Community College District to benefits-eligible employees such as Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, MetLife (Hyatt) Legal Plan, and other Section 125 compliant insurance plans.
Enrich Your Profession


Professional Development Programs The District offers a variety of Professional Development programs for faculty and classified staff that encompasses all types of facilitated learning opportunities, ranging from college degrees to formal coursework and conferences. We encourage lifelong learning that maintains and improves professional competencies, enhances career progression, and keeps our employees on the cutting edge of their profession.
Sabbatical Leaves


Faculty members are encouraged to pursue professional growth leading to the development of increased competence and the improvement of instruction and/or redirection in their current teaching discipline. The District's sabbatical leave program is designed to assist in this pursuit and is available on a semester basis after completing six consecutive years of service.
Academic Senate


The Academic Senate is the governing body at each of our colleges for making recommendations to administration and to our Board of Trustees with respect to academic and professional matters. The Senate consists of elected faculty and has the responsibility for matters related to curriculum and general academic policy.
Time to Refuel

Vacation - Classified employees earn vacation days commensurate with years of service. Confidential, Educational Administrators, and Classified Managers earn 22 days of vacation each fiscal year. Accrued vacation is prorated for all employee categories working less than full-time.
Sick Leave - All contract employees earn sick leave as outlined in the CA Education Code. Sick leave may be carried over from year-to-year and, upon retirement, unused sick leave may contribute to your CalPERS or CalSTRS retirement pension benefit.
Holidays - The Coast Community College District observes 22 paid holidays per year.
Jury Duty, Bereavement, Military Leave - Coast Community College District grants contract employees called to jury duty a leave of absence, without loss of pay, for the entire length of required service. Other available leaves include bereavement from 3-5 days and military leaves of absence in accordance with applicable state laws.
Great Expectations

Pension Plans - The Coast Community College District participates in the California State Teachers Retirement System (CalSTRS) and the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) for contract employees. Non-contract employees participate in the Public Agency Retirement Services (PARS) plan for the first 1,000 hours of their employment.
Medical Benefits After Retirement - It is the policy of the Coast Community College District that contract employees, who retire from the District at age 60 or older and with fifteen or more years of service, be afforded the same group insurance benefits until 70 years of age. A Medicare Supplement plan is available to retirees and their spouses after age 70.
Annuities - The Coast Community College District maintains a program whereby qualified employees may request through Payroll to have a portion of their salary deposited to a 403b tax-sheltered annuity plan or an approved 457 deferred compensation plan.
Schools First Federal Credit Union - The Schools First Federal Credit Union is a federally insured, full service, financial cooperative that is a not-for-profit organization. Earnings are used to benefit all members to provide a full range of financial services and offerings.
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Golden West College is committed to fostering a culture of inclusive excellence by uplifting employees and students through an environment that is equitable, diverse, inclusive, and accessible. When responding to the questions below, please provide clear examples with successful outcomes, offer instances where you applied job skills to enhance diversity, equity, and inclusion, as well as your input towards advancing the overall culture at your former workplace.Please confirm Yes to acknowledge that you have read and understand these guidelines.

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This is an internal recruitment open to current Coast Community College District employees. Please list your employee ID and current position.
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Describe a time when you were responsible for overseeing a budget. What processes did you use to monitor expenditures, ensure fiscal accountability, and align spending with program goals? What was the outcome?
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Describe a time when you identified and addressed a barrier that disproportionately impacted students from historically underserved or marginalized communities. What actions did you take, and what was the outcome?
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Describe your experience managing categorical or restricted-program budgets. How have you monitored expenditures, ensured compliance with funding requirements, and maintained spending within approved allocations? Please provide a specific example and describe the outcome.
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I understand that a COMPLETE application packet is required for consideration, which includes the following:1. A completed Coast Community College District Online Employment Application2. A current Resume (attachment)3. A Cover Letter (attachment)4. Detailed responses to supplemental questions (Note: These responses will be screened to determine which candidates are invited to interview.)

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