Accounting Technician II
$4,546.28 - $6,423.78 per monthKern Community College District
Accounting Technician II
Kern Community College District Salary: $4,546.28 - $6,423.78 Monthly
Job Type: Classified
Job Number: FY26-2700028
Location: District Office, CA
Department: Business Services
Below is our job description for this position. Please also review the Important Instructions & Additional Information section below, which contains valuable information about our application process. Basic Function
Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, perform complex technical accounting work in the preparation, processing and maintenance of College and District accounting records.DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: The Accounting Technician I performs a full-range of accounting functions. The Accounting Technician I and II are both paraprofessional accounting classes. The Accounting Technician II performs the more complex technical accounting assignments. Representative Duties
Maintain various ledgers, registers and journals; post, check and balance ledgers; draw journal entries. Prepare daily journals from cash register sales receipts; process credit card charge invoices through accounts receivable ledger. Verify account codes for accounts payable invoices; pay invoices; enter payment information into computer and print checks; verify appropriateness of invoices in relation to use of budgeted funds. Prepare financial statements and oversee accounting activities for assigned programs such as food service and bookstore. Maintain accounts payable and receivable invoices throughout the fiscal year. Analyze account transaction requisitions for proper documentation, signatures, account numbers and sufficient fund balance for payments; enter journal entries for various account transactions into account general ledgers; correct financial records as necessary; maintain financial records. Monitor budgets for various accounts; oversee billing for reimbursements of projects for various accounts; verify coding for account transactions; prepare monthly budget reports for accounts.
Bill state agencies for various projects for campuses, District Office and various programs.
Prepare journal entries for fringe benefits on various projects; prepare billings to transfer funds from various accounts to general funds; analyze projects for compliance with accuracy and accounting standards.
Prepare expenditure and billings reports for various state and county agencies; prepare quarterly and yearly financial reports for a variety of college departments; compute quarterly sales taxes for departments.
Enter payroll data into computer; print payroll checks and payroll check register; gather and send tax form information for the District Office.
Reconcile monthly bank statements for various payrolls and accounts; prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements and reports as required; distribute to various agencies.
Process refund requests for students; monitor student fee deferrals; coordinate changes with financial aid office; bill enrollment and material fee charges from the District Office.
Analyze cash flow.
Check and approve budget transfers from the college campuses.
Supervise and train staff involved in collecting, processing and accounting for cash and tickets as required.
Perform related duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications
Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school supplemented by some college-level course work in accounting, business, or a related field and two years of increasingly responsible experience in the maintenance of fiscal record keeping, accounting, and reporting. Knowledge & Abilities
KNOWLEDGE OF: Principles and procedures of bookkeeping and basic accounting.General accounting and invoice auditing procedures.Pertinent laws, rules and regulations related to bookkeeping and basic accounting.Basic arithmetic.Modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment.
ABILITY TO: Maintain and balance a variety of financial records, ledgers and accounts.Perform computational tasks and other bookkeeping functions with speed and accuracy.Audit records and invoices for payment. Read and understand financial records, reports and technical and procedural requirements.Apply pertinent laws, rules and regulations of bookkeeping and basic accounting.Maintain accurate and complete financial records.Compile data to prepare financial and statistical reports.Operate a computer, adding and calculating machine.Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others
SALARY RANGE $4,546.28 - $6,423.78 monthly Maximum Entry Level Salary: $ 4,776.44 monthly SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS First Review of Applications: Complete application packets will be accepted until the position is filled; but those received by August 31, 2026, are assured consideration. The College reserves the right to extend time limits or re-initiate the recruitment/selection process at any point. Completed application packet must include:
The District does not provide sponsorship for authorization to work in the United States. Work authorization should be established at the time of application submission.
Important Instructions & Additional Information Complete applications received by the "assured consideration date" above are guaranteed to be reviewed by Human Resources. If you apply after this date, there is no guarantee that your application will be reviewed. However, we still recommend that you apply because recruitments remain open until filled. The District and/or College reserves the right to extend time limits and/or repost or restart recruitments at any point. Completed applications must include the following.
It is your responsibility to redact or remove any personally identifiable information from all documents prior to uploading, including Social Security numbers, date of birth, photos, etc. For all positions, sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, shall be considered a core system competency and job requirement. (5 CCR * 53022) Equivalency for Minimum Qualifications Applicants for faculty and educational administrator positions in California Community Colleges are required to meet certain minimum qualifications as provided by the California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office and detailed in the Minimum Qualifications for Faculty and Administrators in California Community Colleges handbook. If you do not meet these minimum qualifications, you may still be eligible by completing the KernCCD Application for Equivalence process. Please see our Faculty Equivalency Process website for more information. International or Foreign Degrees Applicants with international or foreign degrees from colleges or universities outside of the United States must have their coursework evaluated by a professional association that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Academic Credentials Evaluation Institute, INC. (ACEI). A copy of the evaluation must be submitted with your online application. Accommodations Applicants who require reasonable accommodation to participate in the selection process should contact Human Resources to make the necessary arrangements. (For more information, see our Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Equal Employment Opportunities website.) Discrimination Free Work Environment Discrimination based on race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation of any person, military and veteran status, or the perception that a person has one or more of these characteristics is illegal and violates Kern Community College District policy. The Kern CCD Equal Employment Opportunity Plan guides the development, implementation, and monitoring of the District's efforts to foster equal employment opportunities and workplace diversity. See our Discrimination-Free Work Environment webpage for more information. Work Authorization Kern Community College District does not provide sponsorship for authorization to work in the United States. Work authorization should be established at the time of application submission. E-Verify The Kern Community College District participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's E-Verify program to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, please visit e-verify.gov. Helpful Links Kern Community College District Salary Schedules Job Descriptions Benefits Faculty Minimum Qualifications/Equivalency Process All applicants must apply online at Emails will not be accepted. je-fdc362864b434405b50ed8d20b6a7e2a
Kern Community College District Salary: $4,546.28 - $6,423.78 Monthly
Job Type: Classified
Job Number: FY26-2700028
Location: District Office, CA
Department: Business Services
Below is our job description for this position. Please also review the Important Instructions & Additional Information section below, which contains valuable information about our application process. Basic Function
Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, perform complex technical accounting work in the preparation, processing and maintenance of College and District accounting records.DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: The Accounting Technician I performs a full-range of accounting functions. The Accounting Technician I and II are both paraprofessional accounting classes. The Accounting Technician II performs the more complex technical accounting assignments. Representative Duties
Maintain various ledgers, registers and journals; post, check and balance ledgers; draw journal entries. Prepare daily journals from cash register sales receipts; process credit card charge invoices through accounts receivable ledger. Verify account codes for accounts payable invoices; pay invoices; enter payment information into computer and print checks; verify appropriateness of invoices in relation to use of budgeted funds. Prepare financial statements and oversee accounting activities for assigned programs such as food service and bookstore. Maintain accounts payable and receivable invoices throughout the fiscal year. Analyze account transaction requisitions for proper documentation, signatures, account numbers and sufficient fund balance for payments; enter journal entries for various account transactions into account general ledgers; correct financial records as necessary; maintain financial records. Monitor budgets for various accounts; oversee billing for reimbursements of projects for various accounts; verify coding for account transactions; prepare monthly budget reports for accounts.
Bill state agencies for various projects for campuses, District Office and various programs.
Prepare journal entries for fringe benefits on various projects; prepare billings to transfer funds from various accounts to general funds; analyze projects for compliance with accuracy and accounting standards.
Prepare expenditure and billings reports for various state and county agencies; prepare quarterly and yearly financial reports for a variety of college departments; compute quarterly sales taxes for departments.
Enter payroll data into computer; print payroll checks and payroll check register; gather and send tax form information for the District Office.
Reconcile monthly bank statements for various payrolls and accounts; prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements and reports as required; distribute to various agencies.
Process refund requests for students; monitor student fee deferrals; coordinate changes with financial aid office; bill enrollment and material fee charges from the District Office.
Analyze cash flow.
Check and approve budget transfers from the college campuses.
Supervise and train staff involved in collecting, processing and accounting for cash and tickets as required.
Perform related duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications
Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school supplemented by some college-level course work in accounting, business, or a related field and two years of increasingly responsible experience in the maintenance of fiscal record keeping, accounting, and reporting. Knowledge & Abilities
KNOWLEDGE OF: Principles and procedures of bookkeeping and basic accounting.General accounting and invoice auditing procedures.Pertinent laws, rules and regulations related to bookkeeping and basic accounting.Basic arithmetic.Modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment.
ABILITY TO: Maintain and balance a variety of financial records, ledgers and accounts.Perform computational tasks and other bookkeeping functions with speed and accuracy.Audit records and invoices for payment. Read and understand financial records, reports and technical and procedural requirements.Apply pertinent laws, rules and regulations of bookkeeping and basic accounting.Maintain accurate and complete financial records.Compile data to prepare financial and statistical reports.Operate a computer, adding and calculating machine.Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others
SALARY RANGE $4,546.28 - $6,423.78 monthly Maximum Entry Level Salary: $ 4,776.44 monthly SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS First Review of Applications: Complete application packets will be accepted until the position is filled; but those received by August 31, 2026, are assured consideration. The College reserves the right to extend time limits or re-initiate the recruitment/selection process at any point. Completed application packet must include:
- Completed Online Application for Employment form
- Current resume
- Letter of interest (Cover Letter)
- Copy of legible transcripts
- List of five (5) professional references - Listed on application form
The District does not provide sponsorship for authorization to work in the United States. Work authorization should be established at the time of application submission.
Important Instructions & Additional Information Complete applications received by the "assured consideration date" above are guaranteed to be reviewed by Human Resources. If you apply after this date, there is no guarantee that your application will be reviewed. However, we still recommend that you apply because recruitments remain open until filled. The District and/or College reserves the right to extend time limits and/or repost or restart recruitments at any point. Completed applications must include the following.
- Completed online application for employment
- Current resume
- Letter of interest (cover letter)
- List of 5 (five) professional references (entered in online application)
- Copy of legible transcripts (if required for the position)
It is your responsibility to redact or remove any personally identifiable information from all documents prior to uploading, including Social Security numbers, date of birth, photos, etc. For all positions, sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, shall be considered a core system competency and job requirement. (5 CCR * 53022) Equivalency for Minimum Qualifications Applicants for faculty and educational administrator positions in California Community Colleges are required to meet certain minimum qualifications as provided by the California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office and detailed in the Minimum Qualifications for Faculty and Administrators in California Community Colleges handbook. If you do not meet these minimum qualifications, you may still be eligible by completing the KernCCD Application for Equivalence process. Please see our Faculty Equivalency Process website for more information. International or Foreign Degrees Applicants with international or foreign degrees from colleges or universities outside of the United States must have their coursework evaluated by a professional association that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Academic Credentials Evaluation Institute, INC. (ACEI). A copy of the evaluation must be submitted with your online application. Accommodations Applicants who require reasonable accommodation to participate in the selection process should contact Human Resources to make the necessary arrangements. (For more information, see our Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Equal Employment Opportunities website.) Discrimination Free Work Environment Discrimination based on race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation of any person, military and veteran status, or the perception that a person has one or more of these characteristics is illegal and violates Kern Community College District policy. The Kern CCD Equal Employment Opportunity Plan guides the development, implementation, and monitoring of the District's efforts to foster equal employment opportunities and workplace diversity. See our Discrimination-Free Work Environment webpage for more information. Work Authorization Kern Community College District does not provide sponsorship for authorization to work in the United States. Work authorization should be established at the time of application submission. E-Verify The Kern Community College District participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's E-Verify program to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, please visit e-verify.gov. Helpful Links Kern Community College District Salary Schedules Job Descriptions Benefits Faculty Minimum Qualifications/Equivalency Process All applicants must apply online at Emails will not be accepted. je-fdc362864b434405b50ed8d20b6a7e2a
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