Accounting Technician

Salary : $28.38 - $34.48 Hourly

Location : Santa Paula, CA

Job Type : Full-Time

Job Number : 2425-25

Department : Human Resources - Classified

Opening Date : 02 / 28 / 2025

Closing Date : 3 / 20 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Pacific

About the Recruitment

THIS RECRUITMENT IS OPEN AND PROMOTIONAL

The Santa Paula Unified School District is excited to announce an Open and Promotional

opportunity for the position of :

ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN

Full-time, 12-month positions

The purpose of this examination is to establish an eligibility list for two full-time future vacancies occurring during the next 12 months. All applications must be submitted online and received by the final filing date posted on this recruitment. The Classified HR Department is located in the back portables at the District Office - 201 S. Steckel Drive - Santa Paula, CA 93060.

Note : The District has the right to limit the number of eligibles which can be reasonably used during the existence of the eligibility list. The provisions of this announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract and any provisions contained in this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice.

Employees may be eligible for an annual degree stipend (prorated) and paid tenthly (whichever is greater) :

250 / Associate degrees, $500 / Bachelor degrees; $750 / Master degrees

Additionally, employees may participate in the Professional Growth Program, allowing them up to 5% of their base salary.

FOR A COMPLETE JOB DESCRIPTION, PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT : www.santapaulausd.org

Non Discrimination Statement

The Santa Paula Unified School District (SPUSD) prohibits discrimination, intimidation, harassment (including sexual harassment) or bullying based on a person's actual or perceived ancestry, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, immigration status, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics in its program or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated Equity Compliant Officers to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination :

Dr. Andres P. Santamaria, Title IX Coordinator / 504 Coordinator (805) 933-8843, Doug Henning, Facilities and Construction Manager, Title Il Coordinator (Facilities) 805-933-8901, The address for all Compliant Officers is 201 S. Steckel Drive, Santa Paula, CA 93060

Basic Function and Essential Duties

BASIC FUNCTION :

Under the direction of the Business Services Supervisor or Designee, perform a variety of technical accounting duties in the review, evaluation and adjustment of assigned accounts; maintain, audit and reconcile assigned accounts; prepare, maintain and ensure accuracy of various financial records and reports.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES :

ESSENTIAL DUTIES :

Perform a variety of technical accounting duties in the review, evaluation and adjustment of assigned accounts; provide technical accounting support for various accounts and functions such as accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll activities.

Maintain, audit and reconcile assigned accounts; assemble, match, sort, tabulate, check and post a variety of financial and statistical data including income and expenditures; review, adjust and ensure accuracy of journal entries; balance and adjust accounts.

Review, process and evaluate purchase orders, warrants and invoices as assigned; prepare invoices for payment; verify invoices and match with purchase orders; issue and distribute accurate payments to purchase orders as directed.

Input a variety of financial and statistical data into an assigned computer system; maintain various automated records and files; initiate queries, manipulate data, develop spreadsheets and generate a variety of computerized reports and statements; ensure accuracy of input and output data.

Process accounts receivable as assigned; reconcile cash accounts; receive, verify and process deposits; check money totals against receipts and invoices to ensure accuracy; prepare invoices and arrange for billings as directed.

Research, compile, prepare and revise financial data related to assigned accounts and activities; prepare and maintain a variety of auditable financial records, reports and files related to accounts, income, expenditures, transfers, purchase orders, invoices, budgets and assigned activities.

Maintain contact with vendors to modify and clarify invoices and resolve discrepancies as required; follow-up on purchase orders, invoices, warrants and payments as needed.

Process payroll according to established timelines and procedures as assigned by the position; receive and review timesheets received from school sites, employee drop-off, and mail for accuracy as assigned by the position; calculate earnings due for extra duty, over time, garnishments, sub pay, dock pay, and related calculations as appropriate; input timesheets into appropriate system; monitor and post employee leaves; process and input personnel changes regarding W-4's, union dues, tax deferred deductions, insurance adjustments, and others.

Process and evaluate various forms and applications as assigned; compare and reconcile forms, statements, records, reports and other financial documents; identify errors and resolve discrepancies; initiate account transfers as needed.

Compile, research and evaluate a variety of fiscal information related to assigned fiscal functions; assemble and distribute related materials; ensure reports are submitted to appropriate personnel according to established time lines.

Assist designated departments and programs in the maintenance and evaluation of budgetary records and data as assigned; monitor funds for income and expenditures; calculate, prepare and revise budgetary data.

Communicate with personnel and outside agencies to exchange information and resolve issues or concerns related to job.

Operate a variety of office equipment including a calculator, copier, fax machine, typewriter, computer and assigned software.

Perform various clerical duties in support of assigned functions as required; receive and respond to mail and e-mail as assigned; prepare routine correspondence; duplicate and distribute materials.

OTHER DUTIES :

Perform related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE :

Any combination equivalent to : graduation from high school or its equivalent supplemented by college-level course work in accounting or related field and three years of increasingly responsible clerical accounting or bookkeeping experience.

Knowledge and Abilities

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES :

KNOWLEDGE OF :

Methods, procedures and terminology used in technical accounting work.

Financial and statistical record-keeping techniques.

Preparation of financial statements and comprehensive accounting reports.

General accounting and business functions of an educational organization.

Policies and objectives of assigned programs and activities.

Use and processing of requisitions, purchase orders, invoices and related documents.

Preparation, review and control of assigned accounts.

Data control procedures and data entry operations.

Modern office practices, procedures and equipment.

Operation of a computer and assigned software.

Oral and written communication skills.

Interpersonal skills including tact, patience and courtesy.

Mathematic computations.

ABILITY TO :

Perform a variety of technical accounting duties in the review, evaluation and adjustment of assigned accounts.

Maintain accurate financial and statistical records.

Prepare and evaluate comprehensive accounting reports and statements.

Verify, balance and adjust accounts.

Review, process, evaluate and verify a variety of financial information.

Identify, investigate and resolve financial errors and discrepancies.

Issue and distribute vendor and claim reimbursement payments as assigned.

Monitor and audit income and expenditures.

Assemble, organize and prepare data for records and reports.

Reconcile, balance and audit assigned accounts.

Compare numbers and detect errors efficiently.

Operate standard office equipment including a computer and assigned software.

Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.

Meet schedules and time lines.

Perform mathematic calculations quickly and accurately.

We offer a complete benefits package to classified employees who work six (6.0) hours or more per day. Benefits include health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

To learn more details, visit our benefits page :

I understand that the Santa Paula Unified School District Classified HR Office will communicate with me via email and that it is my responsibility to check my email.

The information provided in your application must support your selected answers in the supplemental questions. The information you provide will be verified and documentation may be required. Please be as honest and accurate as possible. You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during an interview. By completing this supplemental questionnaire you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any misstatements, omissions, or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or result in dismissal.

• Yes, I understand and agree
• No, I do not agree

Are you a current regular classified employee (substitute employment not included)?

Which statement below best describes the highest level of education you have completed?

Does your education include college-level course work in accounting or related filed?

Do you have at least three years of increasingly responsible clerical accounting or bookkeeping experience?

If you indicated having three years of increasingly responsible clerical accounting or bookkeeping experience in the previous question, please describe where and how you gained this experience. Include the following information : 1. Names of employers 2. Dates of employment 3. Duties performed. If you do not have this experience, please indicate "N / A.")

Required Question

Salary : $28 - $34