Accounting Technician II

Accounting Technician II

Employer: Conejo Valley Unified School District

Salary: $4,800.93 - $5,793.85 Monthly

Location: District Operational Center: 750 Mitchell Road, Newbury Park, CA

Job Type: Full-Time: 12 Months / 8 Hours

Job Number: 26-411-1

Division: Business Services

Opening Date: 08/03/2026

Closing Date: 8/16/2026 at 11:59 PM Pacific Time (US & Canada); Tijuana

Salary Schedule Range 67

Recruitment Details

Application Process Complete the ON-LINE application by clicking the "Apply" link at the top of the page. Be sure your on-line application reflects all relevant experience, paid or volunteer.

Applications will be screened for best qualified applicants to compete in the Competitive Examination Process.

Examination Process 1. Written / Performance Examination - evaluating knowledge of accounting principles, proficiency in Microsoft Word/Excel 2010, reading comprehension, mathematical calculations, and other job related concepts. Tentative Examination Date: TBD

Successful candidates on the Written/Performance test will advance to the Structured Oral Interview

2. Structured Oral Interview - the oral interview will contain questions that assess technical knowledge and experience, and one's general fitness for successful performance in the position. Tentative Examination Date: TBD

A total score will be computed using weighted scores on the written/performance (50%) and oral examinations (50%). Applicants must receive a passing score (70%) on each part of the examination process in order to be placed on the eligibility list. Eligibility lists are valid 6 Months and the top three (3) ranks go forward for the hiring interview for each vacancy.

Basic Position Function Under general supervision, performs difficult and responsible accounting support and administrative work in classifying and processing accounting transactions, maintaining and reconciling assigned accounts and compiling, reviewing and verifying data and information to prepare assigned financial and accounting reports; maintains accurate records and files; and performs related job class duties as assigned.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

Utilizing appropriate financial or spreadsheet applications software to code, verify and post accounting and financial data to adjust, update and balance program accounts and related budgets; review, adjust and assure accuracy of journal entries for purchases, cash receipts and other financial transactions; audit assigned program accounts and related data, identify discrepancies and resolves errors within the scope of position authority and functional oversight.

Research, compile, prepare and distribute financial reports for assigned program functions; including calculating and preparing income and expenditure projections and assisting in the development and preparation of assigned program budgets.

Performs accounting functions and stays abreast of laws, policies and guidelines within an assigned area of responsibility, which may include:

Input, audit and analyze student enrollment and attendance accounting data to assure accurate accounting in accordance with established policies and procedures and prepare District, County and State enrollment and attendance accounting records and reports, including preparing a yearly attendance calendar and instructions for student attendance reporting procedures for schools.

Receive and review applications for the use of District facilities, determine facility use fees and issues permits by referencing established guidelines for requestor eligibility in accordance with Education Code, Board policies, and Civic Center regulations.

Prepare invoices for facility use and assure payments are received in a timely manner; receive and account for facility payments and follow-up with organizations to obtain delinquent payments; issue receipts as needed; maintain related logs and records and prepare related reports; make bank deposits as assigned; and prepare related accounts receivable reports.

Reviews and processes employee expense reimbursement requests for accuracy and compliance with District policy; identifies reimbursements that are not in compliance with established policy or that are incomplete and notifies appropriate parties.

Serve as a technical resource to personnel and others concerning: 1) assigned accounting functions; respond to inquiries and provide technical information concerning related accounts, transactions, budgets, issues, records, forms, practices, rules, regulations, policies, practices and procedures; 2) the use of facilities and fields; respond to inquiries and provide detailed information as requested including estimates for use of facilities.

May assist with internal and external audits as required; provide technical information, data, records and assistance to internal and external auditors as requested.

May collect, receive, code and verify incoming monies as assigned; check money totals against receipts and invoices to assure accuracy; prepare, reconcile and make bank deposits; balance and reconcile bank accounts. May performs a variety of administrative and clerical functions in support of department operations, including but not limited to opening and processing department mail; making conference room reservations; answering, screening and directing incoming calls and taking messages for department staff; ordering office supplies; and assisting administrative and clerical staff as needed. Attend meetings, workshops and confederacies as assigned. Other duties: Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Entrance Qualifications

Education/Experience OPTION I: High School Diploma or an equivalent supplemented by 24 units of college-level coursework, with at least 9 units in the field of Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a closely related field; a minimum of two (2) years performing responsible financial or statistical record keeping and reporting analysis. Experience at a public school district is desirable.

OPTION II: Three years in a job class of Accounting Technician I or a comparable classification at Conejo Valley USD, performing progressively responsible duties/responsibilities.

*Alternate variations of education/experience may be considered by Personnel Commission staff as acceptable to qualify for participation in the examination process resulting in an eligibility list.

Licenses/Certifications/Special Requirements Valid California Class C Driver's License

Job Competencies: Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of: Fundamental accounting principles and financial recordkeeping and reporting techniques; Principles and practices in budgeting and auditing procedures; Basic arithmetic computations; Correct English usage, including spelling, grammar and punctuation.

Ability to: Learn Federal and state laws, codes, and regulations applicable to school district accounting practices and keep abreast of any changes relative to school district governmental fund accounting, budget classification, and transfer job knowledge in the course of performing assigned job functions; Self-direct in establishing work priorities and meeting assignment timelines and reporting deadlines; Comprehend and follow directions given verbally and in writing; Demonstrate mental acuity sufficient to perform the essential functions of the position and exercise sound judgment within areas of responsibility; Communicate effectively both orally and in writing; Establish and maintain basic filing systems for program required recordkeeping; Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with children and parents, program staff and the public; and Maintain regular and consistent attendance sufficient to complete the duties of the position as required.

Nondiscrimination in Employment

The CVUSD Governing Board is committed to providing equal opportunity for all individuals in district programs and activities. District programs, activities, and practices shall be free from unlawful discrimination, including discrimination against an individual or group based on race, color, ancestry, nationality, national origin, immigration status, ethnic group identification, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity gender expression, or genetic information; a perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. (BP 0410). Any applicant who attempts to directly contact individual Board Members with the intent of influencing the decision of the Board will be considered disqualified from candidacy for this position.

Benefits

Medical/Prescription Insurance: Employees holding regular/permanent positions at 27.5 or more hours per week shall be eligible to participate in a variety of District plans. Employee contribution amount towards a premium varies based on medical plan. Family coverage is also available with an additional employee monthly paid premium. NOTE: Employees with assignments fewer than 27.5 hours per week are eligible to participate / buy-in into medical plans at full cost.

Dental Insurance: Employees holding regular/permanent positions at 30.0 or more hours per week shall be eligible to participate in the District-paid coverage for family dental insurance.

Vision Care Insurance: Employees holding regular/permanent positions at 30.0 or more hours per week shall be eligible to participate in the District-paid coverage for family vision insurance.

Holidays: Up to fourteen paid holidays per year.

Life Insurance: Employees holding regular/permanent positions at 30.0 or more hours per week shall be eligible to participate in the