Financial Assistant (SHORT-TERM, TEMPORARY)

Position Definition

To perform a variety of clerical accounting duties in support of an assigned financial services function; to prepare, process, and review financial records and reports related to area of assignment; and to provide administrative support to an assigned supervisor.

Assignment

• Generally, most assignments are Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm.
  • Hours may vary depending on departmental needs.

Salary And Benefits

$31.41 (hourly)

Due to the temporary nature of this position, benefits are not included.

Minimum Qualifications

• Any combination of experience and education that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.
  • A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:
  • Two years of responsible financial recordkeeping experience.
  • Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.
  • Desired Qualifications: Not Applicable

Examples Of Duties And Responsibilities

• Review, sort, verify, track, maintain back up documentation and process invoices;
• post and process payments and prepare purchase orders and checks and utility, bond and other bills and invoices;
• Calculate, balance, enter and distribute checks and other items according to policy;
• Coordinate weekly check run process, including printing, verifying, and mailing of checks for a variety of payments;
• Set up and maintain a variety of contracts; establish appropriate tracking and filing systems;
• Verify and accrue sales tax in compliance with state and district regulations;
• Assist with periodic financial processes including audits and year-end closing;
• Respond to questions from district staff and outside vendors regarding a variety of issues related to assigned function;
• Establish and maintain filing systems for a variety of documents and records related to area of assignment;
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Application Information

• To apply, interested applicants must submit online all materials requested, including:
  • A completed online West Valley-Mission Community College District application;
  • Resume;
  • All sections of the online application, including Education and Work History, must be completed thoroughly.
  • Supervisor(s) name(s) and telephone numbers must be included in the application.
  • Incomplete applications will not be considered.
  • Unrequested materials will be removed from your application and will not be used for consideration of employment.
  • The employment application and supporting documents represent you; it is to your advantage to fill out the application form carefully and completely.
  • Office of Human Resources, Attn: Recruitment 14000 Fruitvale Ave, Saratoga, CA 95070 Phone: (408) 741-2174 Fax: (408) 867-9059 Email: Jobs@wvm.edu

Selection Process

• Applications will be screened by appropriate department representatives on an as-needed basis.
  • Qualified applicants who best meet the needs of the division will be contacted for an interview.
  • Travel expenses to attend the interview are the responsibility of the candidate.

Posting Number

FY21/22-013PO

Open Date

03/11/2022

Open Until Filled

Yes