Accounting Technician I (Accepting Applications Starting July 20th at 8:00 AM)

About the role

This eligibility list may be used to fill vacancies in the accounting, budget, and/or payroll department. Under general supervision, performs technical accounting work of above average difficulty in keeping, reviewing, and maintaining district financial and statistical records.

Responsibilities

• Balances district records with county records.
• Maintains ledgers of appropriations, encumbrances, expenditures, and unencumbered balances for various funds and accounts.
• Screens financial documents for accuracy and adherence to legal and procedural requirements.
• Sets up new accounts.
• Audits invoices; processes invoices for payment and prepares invoices to be paid; creates district invoices.
• Processes cash receipts.
• Assists in compiling attendance accounting reports.
• Researches, tracks, and resolves accounting, payroll, and budget related inquiries.
• Reviews and maintains district budget records.
• Processes budget data forms and codes expenditures.
• Establishes and maintains pertinent files and records.
• Contacts district personnel or outside sources regarding fiscal matters.
• Prepares information for entry into computerized financial system.
• Operates a computer, calculator, scanner and other office equipment.

Requirements

• Education and Experience: Graduation from high school or equivalent and two years of experience equivalent to full-time work in financial record-keeping. Part-time work experience will be considered and adjusted appropriately. A bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field may be substituted for up to one year of the required experience.
• Knowledge of: Methods, practices, and terminology used in bookkeeping and financial recordkeeping; current office practices, procedures, and equipment; assigned computer software programs.

Qualifications

• Make mathematical computations rapidly and accurately.
• Work cooperatively with others.
• Meet schedules and timelines.

Benefits

• Up to 22 paid vacation days per year
• Up to 14 paid holidays per year
• Up to 12 sick leave days per year with unlimited accumulation
• Social Security coverage
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance for the employee
• Life Insurance for the employee
• Generous Retirement Plan (CalPERS)