Accounting Specialist I/II

Accounting Specialist I/II

The Business, Facilities and Operations Division is now accepting applications for Accounting Specialist I/II.

The Accounting Specialist I/II will distribute revenue from Federal, State, and/to local agencies to school districts within Santa Clara County in accordance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations; will perform highly responsible technical accounting functions in the maintenance, reporting, report generation, verification and reconciliation of specialized accounting and payroll records, reports and/or services, and will perform related duties as assigned. Accounting Specialist I and Accounting Specialist II serve as an alternate class series. Persons may be initially employed in either level depending on their qualifications. Please review the job description for distinguishing characteristics.

The current vacancy will focus on payroll audit/processing and retirement compliance. This position is full-time, in-person and has a work year of 12 months, 260 days, 8 hours per day.

Education and Experience

Any combination equivalent to: Accounting Specialist I:

• Education: Associate's degree from an accredited college or university with coursework in accounting, budgeting, business law or a related field AND
• Experience: one year experience in public accounting, finance or fiscal record-keeping

Accounting Specialist II:

• Education: Associate's degree from an accredited college or university with coursework in accounting, budgeting, business law or a related field AND
• Experience: two years of experience equivalent to the Accounting Specialist I

Application Procedures

The following application materials are required:

1. Completed SchoolJobs.com Application
2. Cover Letter
3. Resume

The application and materials must be received by application deadline. Incomplete or late applications will not be accepted. If you are unsure if your application and all required materials have been received, please contact the recruiter for this position, prior to the final filing date.

Examination Procedures

• Assessments and interviews may take place virtually or in-person.
• Following the final filing date, the qualifications of all candidates will be evaluated.
• The most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in a written exam, tentatively scheduled for June 9, 2026.
• Those who pass the written exam will be invited to participate in an oral examination with subject matter experts, tentatively scheduled for June 26, 2026.
• Based on the final scores of qualified candidates, Classified Personnel Services will establish a ranked candidate list.
• Selected candidates from the list will be invited to a second interview with the hiring authorities, tentatively scheduled for June 30, 2026.
• Second interviews may be held in-person.

Candidates will be invited over email to participate in examination and selection steps, using the email supplied within their SchoolJobs.com applications, or as updated by candidates in their SchoolJobs.com master profiles. Therefore, it is recommended that candidates check their email at least daily.

NOTE: Examination procedures are subject to change as deemed necessary by the Director - Classified Personnel Services. Candidates who test successfully for placement on the eligibility list may be certified to other related positions without further testing requirements, OR job posting announcements. The right is reserved to add, eliminate, or adjust testing steps and/or information on the posting, at any time, during the position posting and testing process, which may include, but is not limited to, further testing, inclusive to on-the job testing, recruitment, and recruitment extensions, which may be for less than 15 days, after an eligibility list has been certified, which may cause adjustments on the eligibility list, as evaluated to be reasonable or necessary.

SB 848 COMPLIANCE – EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2026

Effective January 1, 2026, and in accordance with California Education Code Section 44051(a)(1), and SB 848 any applicant for a non-teaching position must disclose a complete list of every school district, county office of education, charter school, state special school and diagnostic center operated by the department of education, and private school that the applicant has previously been an employee of, including full-time, part-time, or substitute roles. Failure to provide this information may be considered an act of dishonesty and could affect hiring decisions.

HEALTH, WELFARE, AND OTHER BENEFITS:

The Santa Clara County Office of Education takes pride in offering a benefits program that provides flexibility for the diverse and changing needs of our employees. We provide eligible employees with valuable benefits options including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Fertility healthcare and family forming benefits
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Health and Wellness Program, including Employee Assistance Program and Mental Health and Well-Being Resources
• Life insurance and long-term disability coverage
• California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS)
• 403b or 457 Retirement Accounts
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Sick Leave
• 16 Paid Holidays (including 2 floating holidays)
• Tuition Reimbursement

Benefit and Retirement information may vary depending on the bargaining unit. Full-time employees (30 hrs.+/ weekly) are offered free dental and vision coverage for themselves and eligible dependents. Most medical plans are offered at no cost to employees and their eligible dependents. For more information, please visit our benefits page: Employee Benefits

ACCOMMODATION REQUESTS: Candidates who require reasonable accommodations for any part of the testing process must contact Classified Personnel Services (CPS) at least three (3) days prior to the scheduled test date at View phone number on click.appcast.io. Hearing-impaired individuals may contact the California Relay Service at View phone number on click.appcast.io, then View phone number on click.appcast.io. After contacting CPS, candidates will be asked to submit documentation supporting their accommodation request. Failure to reach out within the specified timeline may result in an inability to make accommodations.

RECRUITMENT CONTACT:

For questions about the position or recruitment process, please contact:

Norma Leanos

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The Santa Clara County Office of Education prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation and bullying based on actual or perceived race or ethnicity, gender/sex (including gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and pregnancy-related medical conditions) sexual orientation, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, immigration status, physical or mental status, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age (40 and above), genetic information, political belief or affiliation (not union related), a person's association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law, ordinance, or regulation in any program or activity it conducts or to which it provides significant assistance.

For direct concerns related to Equal Opportunity Employment, please contact:

Roger D. Gallizzi Interim Assistant Superintendent Human Resources Santa Clara County Office of Education 1290 Ridder Park Drive San Jose, Ca 95131 View phone number on click.appcast.io View email address on click.appcast.io