Staff Accountant - District

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Peralta/College Information

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The Peralta Community College District is a two-year college system, dedicated to providing comprehensive educational and community services to the communities it serves, including the cities of Albany, Alameda, Berkeley, Emeryville, Oakland and Piedmont California. The District enrolls over 25,000 students in a broad range of transfer and occupational curricula. The colleges in the District include College of Alameda, Laney College, Merritt College and Berkeley City College, which operate under the governance of a seven- member Board of Trustees and are administered by a Chancellor/Superintendent.

Position Information


Job Title
Staff Accountant - District


Time Base
40 hrs/week 12 months/year


Compensation
Salary Range: $7,201.50 - $9,167.15/Month, Hiring Range: $7,201.50 - $7,936.52/Month


Position Type
Classified


Department
Financial Services/Budget (141)


City
Oakland


State
CA


Job Description Summary


The Staff Accountant provides a variety of fiscal services to support various district activities that
include invoice processing, reconciliation of various accounts, cash management, provides support to district auxiliaries (e.g., Foundation, bookstore, dining, parking and transportation, etc.), ensuring that fiscal practices are followed, detailed records of all activities and transactions are maintained, and cash balances are properly reconciled. The position may also assist other staff with resolving accountingrelated issues pertaining to the general ledger.

WORK SCHEDULE
This is normally a full-time position with a work schedule of five days and 40 hours/week. Duties are performed 12 months a year. May be required to work some evenings and Saturdays during peak periods, such as registration, audits, fiscal year end, graduation, etc.

Duties & Responsibilities


The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires the district to identify the essential duties/functions of the position. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty of the position satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions required for the position. Any one position may not include all the duties listed nor do listed examples include all tasks which may be found in positions of this class.
• Responds to inquiries from students, staff, vendors, etc. for the purpose of providing information
and/or direction on procedures and conveying information necessary to complete transactions.
• Monitors financial activity for the purpose of ensuring that allocations and expenditures are
accurate, revenues are recorded properly, and fiscal practices are followed.
• Prepares and/or reviews deposits for district funds for the purpose of ensuring the accuracy and
timely completion of transactions.
• Prepares financial statements for the purpose of documenting activities and meeting the District's
fiscal reporting requirements.
• Processes a variety of fiscal information (e.g., accounts receivable, accounts payable, various
billings, deposits, refunds, correspondence, etc.) in compliance with accounting requirements.
• Reconciles cash and/or account balances (e.g., student account balances, ASB accounts, bank
accounts, financial aid disbursements, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining accurate balances and complying with accounting practices.
• Researches discrepancies of financial information and/or documentation (e.g. purchase orders,
invoices, deposit receipts, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring accuracy and adhering to procedures
prior to processing for action.
• Supports cyclical financial reporting and accounting function for the various district funds for
the purpose of ensuring compliance with established accounting and/or reporting
requirements.
• Participates in the development and maintenance of policy and procedural changes, including
documenting work processes for assigned tasks.
• May support the preparation of tax reports; 1098-T's,1099's; collection reports; COTOP, etc.
• Participates in monthly and year end closing processes, gathering data for audit requests and
public record requests.
• Remains current with changes in legal and procedural requirements for financial, budgeting, tax
and accounting operations.

Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree with study in Accounting, Business, Public Administration or job related area;
and 4 years of experience performing related work in the job-related area.
• Job related experience in lieu of education (on a year for year basis).
• OR an equivalent combination of education and qualifying job-related experience that would
provide the skills, knowledge, and ability needed to fulfill the duties assigned to the position.
• Knowledge and proficiency in the operation and use of financial ERP systems, personal computers
utilizing word, processing, spreadsheet, and database management software programs (i.e., MS
Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint) and knowledge of standard office equipment.
• Demonstrated cultural competency, sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic,
socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college staff, faculty,
and students.

Desirable Qualifications
• Higher education accounting, particularly at a community college level.
• CPA

Ability to:
• Utilize pertinent software applications; use new or additional equipment/software brought about by new technology.
• Prepare and maintain accurate records.
• Perform basic complex bookkeeping/accounting procedures, including account and bank
reconciliations.
• Use new or additional equipment related to new technology.
• Perform basic math, percentages and/or rations..
• Interpret written procedures.
• Write documents following prescribed formats.
• Present information before groups.
• Understand complex multiple step instructions.
• Communicate with diverse groups.
• Meet deadlines and schedules.
• Work with constant interruptions.

Knowledge of:
• Accounting/bookkeeping principles.

Environmental Demands
• Occasional work performed alone.
• Constant work around and with people.

Other Requirements

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
• Occasional standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, squatting, and climbing stairs.
• Occasional lifting and carrying up to 15 lbs.
• Frequent reaching, high, low, and level.
• Frequent audio acuity at all ranges, including speech.
• Frequent visual acuity for reading.
• Constant sitting.
• Constant use of clear oral communication

Tools & Equipment Used
• Standard job-related equipment.

Application Deadline Date
June 30, 2026


Open Date
04/22/2026


First Review Date

Special Instructions to Applicants

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

Failure to follow the requirements below may result in your application being disqualified.

Required documents and applications are only accepted through the online process. Please do not mail or fax your application.

Information on transcripts must include degree awarded and confer date.


Copies of diplomas will not substitute for transcripts. Finalists will be required to submit official transcripts from fully accredited college or university institutions prior to the final interview.


Note: A written evaluation by an official foreign credentials/transcripts evaluation and translation service must be submitted for Foreign Degree(s) (non-U.S. degrees) by the application deadline date.


Travel expenses for the interview and selection process will be borne by the candidates.


Appointment to the position is conditional upon the approval of the Chancellor.


CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT


Employees must satisfy all pre-employment requirements to work for the District which include, but are not limited to, the following items:


REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES

Tuberculosis Examination: Prior to employment, the successful candidate will be required to submit evidence (either skin test or X-ray report) of being free of tuberculosis within the past sixty (60) days. The TB test is a condition of employment and any expense must be borne by the successful candidate.

Fingerprinting Requirement: As a condition of employment, all employees working for community colleges in the State of California are required to be fingerprinted within the first ten (10) working days of the date of employment pursuant to Education Code Section 88024.

Immigration Requirement: According to the Immigration Reform and Control Act, the Peralta Community College District is required to verify that all new employees are legally authorized to work in the United States.

All new employees are required to complete and sign a verification form and provide documentation attesting that he/she is legally authorized to work in the United States.


District Policy: Employees must provide a Social Security number for payroll and tax reporting. Acceptable documentation includes a Social Security card or official documentation issued by the Social Security Administration. Employees may present any lawful alternative permitted under federal regulations.

Medical Examination: Under state regulations and as a condition of employment, certain positions may require a medical examination prior to employment. Expenses incurred will be borne by the employee.

EEO Statement
The Peralta Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The District is strongly committed to achieving staff diversity and the principles of equal employment opportunity. The District encourages a diverse pool of applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age religion, marital status, sexual orientation, disability or genetic information, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, veterans status, status with regards to public assistance, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law, in any of its policies, procedures or practices.

Reasonable Accommodations
In conformance with the Fair Employment and Housing Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act, requests for Reasonable Accommodations may be made to the Office of Human Resources by calling View phone number on click.appcast.io.

The Peralta Community College District reserves the right to close or not fill any advertised position.