Account Clerk I, District Office, Nutrition Services 36-26-27

About the Employer

The mission of the Tustin Unified School District, a learning community rich in heritage and committed to a tradition of excellence, is to ensure that each student optimizes individual achievement through an educational system characterized by challenging and exciting curricula and inspiring personalized instruction, in partnership with our dynamic and involved communities.

Job Description / Essential Elements:


TUSTIN UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
ACCOUNT CLERK I
Range 39
DEFINITION:
The Account Clerk I, Nutrition Services, under the general supervision of the Director, Nutrition
Services, performs complex technical accounting work including keeping profit and loss
statements, and reviewing and maintaining District financial and statistical records.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
• Maintains ledgers of appropriations, encumbrances, expenditures, and unencumbered
balances for various funds and accounts including local, state, and federal programs.
• Screens financial documents for accuracy and adherence to legal and procedural
requirements; submits reports as required by law.
• Reviews and maintains District budget records including profit and loss statements.
• Processes and audits invoices.
• Processes budget data forms and codes expenditures.
• Establishes and maintains pertinent files and records.
• Contacts District personnel or outside sources regarding fiscal matters.
• Performs related tasks as required.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge of:
• The methods, practices, and terminology used in bookkeeping, statistical and
financial record management.
• Preparation of balance sheets and profit/loss statements.
• Modern office practices, procedures, and machines.
• Health regulations and safe working methods and procedures.
• Proper lifting techniques.
• District policies, rules and regulations.
Ability to:
• Effectively and efficiently perform general and complex accounting clerical
functions.
• Make mathematical calculations with speed and accuracy.
• Effectively operate standard business machines, equipment and software applications.
• Type or keyboard correctly.
TUSTIN UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
Account Clerk I - Nutrition Services
Range 39 (cont'd)
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Update 10.06.04
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Ability to (cont'd.):
• Use 10-key calculator by touch.
• Communicate effectively in oral and written form.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
• Observe health and safety regulations.
Education/Training/Required Certification:
• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Three years of experience in financial or statistical record-keeping.
• College courses in accounting, finance or related field desirable.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an
employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions.
While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger,
handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls and talk and/or hear. The employee frequently is
required to walk or sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand; reach with hands and
arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
The employee may occasionally lift and or move up to 50 pounds. Work conditions may include
exposure to fumes, dust, odors, cleaning agents and chemicals. Specific vision abilities required
by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception and the ability to
adjust focus.

Requirements / Qualifications