What are the responsibilities and job description for the Account Technician/Accounts Payable position at California Department of Education?
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Job Summary
Under the general supervision and direction of the Chief Business Official, within a broad framework of standard policy and procedure, perform a variety of technical accounting and/or auditing work which requires the application of accounting theory and practices. The Accounts Payable Coordinator performs complex, technical accounting functions and activities related to the preparation, maintenance and review of financial records for the District, provides assistance and training to district/department personnel regarding accounting and budgeting policies, procedures and requirements as well as the financial accounting systems and various accounting functions. Responsible for processing invoices for payment, generates warrant registers on fiscal system, maintains files for purchase orders and paid invoices. Ensures that transactions are in accordance with applicable authority, policies, procedures, and are recorded consistent with acceptable accounting standards. They assist with tracking and updating district wide inventory, fixed assets. The Accounts Payable Coordinator prepares, communicates and assists in the collection of the District's financial transactions as required for the Auditors. Duties require access to and possession of information relating to employer/employee relations; therefore, this is a confidential position and not part of the classified bargaining unit.
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Requirements / Qualifications
Graduation from high school or equivalent. Any combination of experience that would involve four (4) years of experience in the preparation and maintenance of financial and statistical records, and/or accounting operations. Some experience may be substituted for advanced education. Computer knowledge with extensive spreadsheet knowledge required.
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Job Summary
Under the general supervision and direction of the Chief Business Official, within a broad framework of standard policy and procedure, perform a variety of technical accounting and/or auditing work which requires the application of accounting theory and practices. The Accounts Payable Coordinator performs complex, technical accounting functions and activities related to the preparation, maintenance and review of financial records for the District, provides assistance and training to district/department personnel regarding accounting and budgeting policies, procedures and requirements as well as the financial accounting systems and various accounting functions. Responsible for processing invoices for payment, generates warrant registers on fiscal system, maintains files for purchase orders and paid invoices. Ensures that transactions are in accordance with applicable authority, policies, procedures, and are recorded consistent with acceptable accounting standards. They assist with tracking and updating district wide inventory, fixed assets. The Accounts Payable Coordinator prepares, communicates and assists in the collection of the District's financial transactions as required for the Auditors. Duties require access to and possession of information relating to employer/employee relations; therefore, this is a confidential position and not part of the classified bargaining unit.
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Requirements / Qualifications
Graduation from high school or equivalent. Any combination of experience that would involve four (4) years of experience in the preparation and maintenance of financial and statistical records, and/or accounting operations. Some experience may be substituted for advanced education. Computer knowledge with extensive spreadsheet knowledge required.
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