Accounting Technician
Accounting Technician
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Job Summary
- Please note:All applications must be submitted online. If you would like application assistance our office hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. Our office is located at 4400 Ladoga Ave. Lakewood CA 90713.All notices for this recruitment will be sent via email.
Under general supervision perform difficult and technical accounting work involving journal entries reconciling accounts posting to the General Ledger identifying and solving problems in assigning account numbers and classifications; or perform technical and comprehensive accounting work for a District program or function; perform related duties as assigned. Examples of Duties
The classification specification does not describe all duties performed by all incumbents within the class. This summary provides examples of typical tasks performed in this classification.
- Review and reconcile General Ledger accounts. E
- Prepare cash flow statements for a variety of accounts using different sources of financial information. E
- Prepare monthly and quarterly sales tax reports. E
- Make deposits to banks and reconcile bank accounts by adjusting entries and notifying banks. E
- Review posting of cash accounts at the Los Angeles County Office of Education make journal entries and post to General Ledger. E
- Make journal entries on salary and benefits and post to General Ledger. E
- Record and monitor special apportionment approved by the State Department of Education. E
- Review and verify documents such as contracts memoranda and letters of agreement between the District and other entities for reimbursement for services and materials. E
- Reconcile bank and payroll records for transactions in accounts and funds such as student body funds health care trust and public liabilities. E
- Verify accuracy of classification of accounts receivable for the general fund; reconcile and post journal entries. E
- Monitor and administer a budget for a significant program such as Special Education Child Development Centers (CDC) or other program having mandated State and Federal accounting and reporting requirements and reimbursement provisions; prepare a projected budget for the program for the upcoming fiscal year.E
- Collect update and prepare reports regarding assigned program staffing and certification status of personnel in the program. E
- File and maintain files of documents reports and records.E
- Operate a computer terminal to input data calculate data and generate reports. E
- Operate office machines and equipment such as a ten key calculator personal computer and multiline telephone. E
- May serve in a lead role in guiding and assisting other accounting personnel in accomplishing assigned work.
Note: At the end of some of the duty statements there is an italicized E which identifies essential duties required of the classification. This is strictly for use in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Employment Standards
Knowledge of:
Accounting and bookkeeping principles and practices in public agencies including double entry bookkeeping.
Methods and practices of financial record keeping and budget preparation and administration.
Modern office practices procedures and equipment.
Data entry devices and uses.
The use of computerized accounting systems personal computer and keyboard.
Computer software applications including spreadsheets.
Ability to:Post and adjust entries in the general ledger and subsidiary ledgers.
Make arithmetic calculations quickly and accurately.
Interpret and explain regulations pertaining to assigned areas of responsibility.
Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Review and reconcile assigned accounts and reports.
Train and provide work direction to others.
Understand and follow oral and written directions.
Meet schedules and timelines.
Prepare reports.
Operate office machines such as a ten key calculator and computer terminal.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.Education and Training:
Equivalent to completion of two years from an accredited fouryear college or university or community college with at least fifteen units in accounting and statistics.
Experience:Four years of financial or statistical record keeping work. Experience in a public agency is desirable.
Any other combination of training and/or experience which demonstrates that the applicant is likely to possess the required skills knowledge and abilities may be considered.Special Requirements
If you have questions regarding your applications or the recruitment process you may contact: or.
Nondiscrimination Statement: The Long Beach Unified School District prohibits unlawful discrimination harassment (including sexual harassment) intimidation or bullying targeted at any student or employee by anyone based on the student or employees actual or perceived race color ancestry nationality national origin immigration status ethnic group identification ethnicity age religion marital status pregnancy and related conditions parental status physical or mental disability medical condition sex sexual orientation gender gender identity gender expression or genetic information or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.
For questions or complaints contact Equity Compliance Officer: Steve Rockenbach Director of Employee Relations1515 Hughes Way Long Beach CAand Title IX Coordinator: Kimberly Dalton Director of Human Resource Services 1515 Hughes Way Long Beach CAand 504 Coordinator: Jenny R. Acosta Program Administrator 2221 Argonne Ave LB.
If you have questions regarding your applications or the recruitment process you may contact: or.
SELECTION PROCEDURE:
The examination process for this recruitment may be comprised of one or any combination of the following: screening of the applicants training background and experience; evaluation of responses on a supplemental application; written examination(s); qualifications appraisal oral examination; performance examination; or technical oral examination scored on a jobrelated basis. Only the most highly qualified candidates will be invited to continue in the examination process. Successful candidates who pass all parts of the examination process will be placed on the eligibility list in order of their relative merit as determined by these competitive examinations.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
