Accounting Technician II

Salary : $42,219.00 - $55,416.00 Annually

Location : Madera, CA

Job Type : Permanent

Job Number : HRA 25ACT2

Department : Business Services Office

Opening Date : 02 / 28 / 2025

Closing Date : 3 / 10 / 2025 4 : 00 PM Pacific

Definition

Under the general direction of the Business Manager or Designee, the Accounting Technician II has responsibility for processing, recording, updating and reconciling of fiscal information; maintaining records; and generating periodic reports in accordance with established financial practices. The incumbents in this classification provide the school community with fiscal services recordkeeping and reporting which directly supports student learning and achievement.

Examples of Duties / Essential Job Functions

The following alphabetical list of functions, duties and tasks is typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and / or may be required to perform other closely related or department-specific functions, duties and tasks from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

• Assists auditors to provide requested supporting documentation required for audit.
• Collects financial information related to work assignments to provide required documentation and / or process information.
• Maintains financial information, files and records, inventory controls to ensure the availability of documentation and compliance with established policies and regulatory guidelines.
• Participates in unit meetings, in-service training, and workshops.
• Prepares written materials and electronic financial information for the purpose of documenting activities, providing reference, conveying information, and complying with established financial, legal and / or administrative requirements.
• Processes financial information (e.g., billing, deposits, invoices, petty cash) to update and distribute information, authorize for action and / or comply with established accounting practices.
• Reconciles financial data to maintain accurate account balances and ensure compliance with established accounting practices.
• Researches discrepancies of financial information and / or documentation (e.g., purchase orders, invoices) to ensure the accuracy and adhere to established procedures prior to processing.
• Responds to inquiries of staff and administration regarding financial procedures to provide information, direction and / or referral for addressing inquiry.
• Performs other related duties as assigned for ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit and the District, including various mandatory district trainings.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

At time of application)

Knowledge of :

Skills and Abilities to :

RESPONSIBILITY :

Responsibilities include : working under direct supervision using standardized procedures; providing information and / or advising others; and tracking budget expenditures. Utilization of some resources from other work units is often required to perform the job's functions. There is a continual opportunity to have some impact on the organization's services.

Employment Standards / Minimum Qualifications

At time of application and in addition to the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities listed above.)

EDUCATION REQUIRED :

High School diploma or equivalent.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED :

One and a half (1.5) years of financial record keeping and eighteen months of general clerical work.

Equivalency - Six (6) units in Accounting or a related field at an accredited college or university can be substituted for six months of experience or completion of a certification in business from an Adult school.

LICENSE(S) REQUIRED :

CERTIFICATIONS AND TESTING REQUIRED :

Criminal Justice and FBI Fingerprint Clearance

SALARY SCHEDULE :

Classified Salary Schedule - 23

Classified Work Calendar - 261, 8 hours / day -8am to 5pm

Examination Process

TENTATIVE DATE FOR EXAMINATION - Thursday, March 20, 2025, at 2 : 00 pm at Madera Adult School

1. Completed application

2. Proof of High School Diploma or Equivalency

3. Resume

The examination process will include screening to ensure applications are complete and meet all minimum qualifications. No additional information will be accepted from applicants once the application has been submitted. Only the most qualified applicants who pass the minimum qualifications review will be invited to the examination process.

The examination process will include a multiple-choice exam (100%). Those candidates achieving a minimum passing score of 70% will be placed on the eligibility list and the top three ranks will be forwarded to the hiring authority.

The Eligibility List is valid for one (1) year from the certified date.

To move forward in the selection process, you must complete an online application through this website. Resumes may be uploaded but cannot be used in place of a completed application.

The examination process / examination date is subject to change as needs dictate due to the COVID-19 situation. All communication regarding this process will be delivered via email to the email address listed on your application.

SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION : ONCE YOU HAVE SUBMITTED YOUR APPLICATION YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO MAKE REVISIONS TO YOUR APPLICATION MATERIALS.

When completing the application, please make sure you include ALL current and previous employment in the Work Experience section of the application and complete ALL fields, including the name and contact information for your supervisors. The experience that is included in the resume but not in the Work Experience section of the application may not be considered for the purpose of determining whether you meet the minimum qualifications.

All required documents must be submitted by the applicant. Personnel Commission staff will not upload your documents for you.

If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process please contact Personnel Specialist Lead, Mary Siegl at (559) 675-4500 Ext 295 or email marysiegl@maderausd.org

ACCOMMODATIONS : Individuals with disabilities requiring reasonable accommodation in the selection process must inform the Madera Unified School District Personnel Commission Department in writing no later than the filing date stated on the announcement. Those applicants needing such accommodations should document this request including an explanation as to the type and extent of accommodation needed to participate in the selection process.

The Governing Board desires to provide a positive work environment where employees and job applicants are assured of equal access and opportunities and are free from harassment in accordance with the law. The Board prohibits district employees from discriminating against or harassing any other district employees and job applicant on the basis of the person's actual or perceived race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, or sexual orientation. The following person is designated as the Title IX Coordinator :

Prince Marshall, Executive Director of Student and Family Support Services

1820 Howard Road

Madera, CA 93637

559-416-5826

Full-time permanent positions (more than 4 hrs / per day) provide an attractive benefit package which includes health, dental and vision coverage for the employee and eligible dependents. For a detailed list of benefits, visit our website links below.

https : / / www.madera.k12.ca.us / Page / 9901

Are you retired from CALPERS or CAL STRS?

If the answer is yes, please enter the last four digits of your Social Security number.

To be properly and promptly notified of the status of my application, I understand that I must provide on my application, the following information : - Working e-mail address- Telephone NumberI understand that I must provide a working email address on my application where I will receive notifications regarding the status of my application and the selection process.I understand that important information regarding the status of my application and the selection process will only be sent via E-MAIL to the email address I provided.I understand that it is my responsibility to ensure that the email address I provided is a working email and that I will check my email regularly to ensure that I receive any communication as it related to this application promptly.I understand that the Madera Unified School District Personnel Commission is not responsible for any lost or redirected email and that it is my responsibility to add info@schooljobs.com to my email contact list to avoid email notifications related to this application from being classified as "spam" or "junk" email. I have read these statements to their fullest and will provide a working e-mail address on my application to receive the status of my application.

I understand that I am required to describe, in detail, my appropriate qualifying experience in the Work Experience section of my application. I understand that I must indicate my appropriate job classification in my work history and not any working title that I believe is designated to me.I understand that if I attach a resume and / or cover letter in lieu of completing any portion of the application, my application is incomplete and will not be considered for this examination, and my application will not be further processed. I understand that I must completely answer each supplemental question with the required information. Failure to do so will cause automatic disqualification.I have read these statements to their entirety and understand them completely and their fullest.

I have attached a copy of my high school diploma or official high school transcripts or high school equivalency or higher college degree if completed. Failure to do so may make my application deemed incomplete.

I have attached a copy of my resume. Failure to do so may make my application deemed incomplete.

Required Question

Salary : $42,219 - $55,416