Senior Accounting Assistant

Job Summary

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Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, perform a variety of complex, technical accounting related to the preparation, maintenance and review of financial records and accounts in a variety of areas such as general ledger, budget, payroll, employer insurance and voluntary deductions accounts payable and accounts receivable. Prepare and maintain State, Federal, and District financial records and reports.

Requirements / Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE :

Any combination equivalent to; two years of college-level course work in accounting or related field and three years' increasingly responsible clerical accounting experience including at least one year of experience in a school district accounting department.

Knowledge / Abilities : Knowledge of Methods, procedures and terminology used in accounting work; preparation of financial statements and comprehensive accounting reports; preparation, maintenance, verification and processing of payroll records; preparation, review and control of assigned accounts; general accounting, budget and business functions of a school district; financial and statistical record-keeping techniques; applicable sections of the State Education Code and other applicable laws; generally accepted accounting and auditing principles, practices and procedures; correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary; operation of office machines including computer equipment and specified software, such as excel. Ability to apply bookkeeping and financial record-keeping practices to the maintenance of assigned accounting records; maintain accurate financial and statistical records; compare numbers and detect errors efficiently; utilize accounting and auditing practices and terminology applicable to public sector accounting; perform technical accounting duties; verify, balance and adjust accounts; monitor, adjust and reconcile payroll data; reconcile, balance and audit assigned accounts; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; read, interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures; learn District organization, operations, policies and objectives; operate a variety of office equipment and a computer terminal to enter data, maintain records and generate reports; work independently with little direction; meet schedules and timelines; establish and maintain working relationships with others.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the required application.

Transcripts or copy of diploma may be requested.

• Certificate Copy (College Diploma)
• Copy of Transcript

Comments and Other Information

All offers of employment are conditional, based upon the successful completion of the following : Fingerprint / background clearance, drug screening, and a test for tuberculosis by a district approved physician.