Definition
(ON-CAMPUS - in-person position)
TRANSFER ONLY:
This position is open to interested transfer candidates at Coast Community College District (CCCD) employees to apply. Internal & External candidates are not eligibleto apply at this time. If you are not a current transfer candidate with CCCD please do not apply at this time.
About Golden West College
Located in beautiful Huntington Beach California Golden West College is a two-year college serving over 10500 students on a 122-acre campus. GWC offers over 60 Associate degrees a strong university transfer program more than 40 Career and Technical Education certificates community education and extensive student support services. Founded in 1966 Golden West College has been widely recognized for its pioneering leadership in designing learning-centered programs and services for its students. Additionally GWC is an officially designated Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and has an eligibility designation as an Asian American Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI).
D.E.I.A - Diversity Equity Inclusion and Accessibility
At Golden West College we are committed to providing high quality education and equitable outcomes through inclusive practices that support and celebrate everyone. We welcome candidates that share our devotion to educating and improving the lives of our representative students employees and community populations. Please visit the links below to learn more information about GWC:
Summary
Provides accurate and timely budget and financial reports that can be used for current and future financial and program decisions. Advises program administrators on budget issues. Participates in budget development processes for funding sources and/or clearing accounts
Distinguishing Career Features
The Accounting Analyst is a technical position in the accounting career path requiring in- depth knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles budget development and financial reporting processes. The Accounting Analyst serves as a technical resource for all sources of funding to expense items including position control. Advancement to this position requires demonstration of
competency in budget development performing complex analytical research and reporting monitoring revenue and expenditures and preparation of special reports. Advancement to Accounting Analyst Senior is based on need and the ability to analyze costs and trends both indirect and direct and other overhead items and to perform special assignments requiring making projections. The Accounting Analyst Senior also may coordinate position control systems and practices
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Specific duties may vary among department divisions and jobs. Incumbents typically perform a substantial portion or all of the following types of duties as assigned:
1. Participates in the budget development process for all funding sources.
2. Provides technical assistance to support research and preparation of department and program budgets.
3. Participates in preparing periodic financial reports including variance analysis for administrators of all funds and programs.
4. Monitors approved position controls and staffing levels. Notifies administrators of exceptions and suggests allocations that comply with stipulations of restricted funds.
5. Prepares and initiates line item transfers. Reviews expense and other requisitions for compliance with applicable standards rules and regulations and approved budgets analyzing variances and resolves variances with appropriate managers. Monitors expenditures of funds carried over from prior fiscal periods.
6. Participates with input of budget data. Complies with established procedures for all funding sources. Analyzes budget reports to ensure expenditures do not exceed appropriations.
7. Interprets administers and complies with the policies rules and regulations established by the Board of Trustees and the Districts Fiscal Affairs department.
8. Works with departments programs and sites to process financial transactions with established parameters.
9. Provides technical support to departments accessing computerized accounting systems and databases that contain financial and statistical information. May assist departments in cost benefit analysis of project program and related proposals.
10. Interprets administers and complies with federal state and local policies rules and regulations. Prepares elements of federal state and local financial reports relating to the assigned area of responsibility.
11. Provides assistance to other accounting staff on an as-needed basis to balance fluctuations in workflow.
12. Prepares reports of revenue and expense performance account balances cash balances and other accounts that contribute to a complete description of the activity and performance of an organization unit.
13. Prepares performance reports such as estimating revenues and expenses for current and anticipated administrative commitments computing cost-of-service by allocating labor materials and services to accounts and comparing financial data to actual project outcomes.
14. Prepares work-in-progress reports for projects depicting account activity year-to-date balances and variances. Works with functional leaders to prepare narrative explanations of account activity.
15. Researches and prepares short and long range financial fiscal and budget forecasts for projects programs and operations. Integrates data from a variety of sources both internal and external.
16. Compiles categorizes and organizes data to support accounting department and fiscal affairs needs.
17. Conducts studies of financial operating economic and statistical data to support administrative decision-making processes. Devises methods for collecting and processing data utilizing knowledge of available sources of data.
18. Constructs what if models that simulate outcomes based on changing variables. Uses computer-aided spreadsheets databases and programs.
19. Develops pro forma financial statements to support decisions on programs grants and special funds. Researches and extracts data from records of financial transactions in fund project or general ledger accounting systems.
20. Develops and maintains management information and control processes to assist department and program leaders understand financial position with respect to business plans goals and objectives
21. Researches and resolves student account discrepancies and/or payment application errors. Researches processes communicates and posts student refund returns.
22. Reconciles Capital Accounts to Fixed Asset Database and Inventory.
23. Reconciles position budgets with HR Recruitments/attrition reports and maintains campus Vacancy reports.
24. May prepare accounting reports documenting adjustments to account balances detailing the transaction trail for audit purposes.
25. May review accounting systems for controls account classifications and reports.
26. May review accounting items such as fixed asset balances inventory expenditures cash accounts payable and accounts receivable.
27. May direct the work of others in a lower classification.
28. Performs other related duties as assigned that support the objective of the position.
29. Required to abide by all District policies and procedures including Board Policy 3050 Code of Professional Ethics.Qualifications and Physical Demands
Knowledge and Skills
1. The position requires in-depth technical knowledge of the principles and procedures of accounting with additional expertise in budget preparation and control.
2. Requires in-depth knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and programs and of laws codes and regulations applying to assigned financial operations.
3. Requires a working knowledge of audit documentation requirements.
4. Requires working knowledge of the workings of automated accounting systems and relational databases sufficient to train others and to troubleshoot errors and exceptions.
5. Requires basic knowledge of position control.
6. Requires a basic knowledge of the practices and techniques in accumulating and allocating accounting information.
7. Requires working knowledge of the financial management control and reporting processes associated with restricted funds.
8. Requires well-developed math skills to perform complex accounting and statistical computations.
9. Requires sufficient language skills to prepare reports suitable for internal and external publications.
10. Requires well-developed human relations skills to explain detailed information to small groups and work with staff in advisory capacity
Abilities
1. Requires the ability to perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the position.
2. Requires the ability to train and provide oversight to employees performing accounting transactions.
3. Requires ability to prepare complex analyses and write reports which adequately communicate problems and solutions.
4. Requires ability to organize and prioritize work in order to meet rigid schedules and budget timelines.
5. Requires the ability to provide one-on-one and small group discussion and otherwise work with administrative staff and peers.
6. Requires ability to initiate and conduct technical research complete complex arithmetic algebraic and statistical computations solve highly technical problems associated with financial transactions.
Physical Abilities
1. The general physical demands working conditions and essential job functions associated with this classification will be kept on file with the Office of Human Resources.
2. Essential functions will vary by position.
3. As defined by Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Californias Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) the District shall engage in a timely good faith interactive process with employees or employment applicants who are requesting or are in
need of reasonable accommodations and provide reasonable accommodations for employees or employment applicants who because of their disability are limited in or unable to perform one or more of the essential functions of their job in accordance with
applicable state and federal law
Minimum Qualifications:Education Experience D.E.I.A
The position typically requires a Bachelors degree in accounting or business or equivalent plus five years of relevant and progressively responsible experience in governmental accounting and budgeting that includes monitoring of restricted funds. Or any combination of education and experience which would provide the required equivalent qualifications for the position
AND
Demonstrated evidence of responsiveness to and understanding of the racial ethnic disability gender identity sexual orientation socioeconomic academic and cultural diversity within the community college student population including students with different ability statuses (e.g. physical and/or learning) as these factors relate to the need for equity-minded practice within the classroom and campus.
Licenses and Certificates
May require a valid driver license.
Working Conditions
Work is performed in an office environment with minimal exposure to health and safety considerations
Conditions of Employment
This is a regular full-time 12 month per year classified position.The normal hours of work are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Hours will vary and may include nights and/or weekends in order to meet the needs of the department. The effective date of employment will be arranged with the supervisor.
ATTENTION: Before applying please be sure to review the Coast Colleges District Board Policy regarding Nepotism (BP 7310) (Download PDF reader) (Download PDF reader) to check if your application may be impacted. Additionallyapplicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. If you have any questions please contact HR Recruitment at or .
Application Requirements
To be considered for employment you must submit a complete application packet at by the application deadline:11:59 pm Wednesday June 25 2025.
Incomplete applications application materials submitted by mail and documents not requested in the job announcement will not be considered. Please note that the district does not return materials submitted in the application process (copies of original supporting documents are acceptable).
A complete application packet includes:
- A complete Coast Community College District Online Employment Application.
- A Current Resumeof professional and educational background and experience.
- A Cover Letterdetailing your experience related to the role.
- Detailed responses to all Supplemental questions.
Individuals who need reasonable accommodations in accordance with ADA should notify the Human Resources Office for assistance by emailing or by calling 714.438.4716.
PAY PHILOSOPHY:
Coast Community College District through policies practices and other benefit programs delivers a fair and equitable total compensation program that promotes equal employment opportunity inclusion and workforce vitality. In general it is the policy of the District to place new employees at the first step of the salary grade. All movement on the salary schedule will occur July 1 of each year for all classified employees.
(Salary Range EE-121)
Benefits
This position is eligible for the following benefits. Please visit the benefits tab above for additional information.
- Generous medical dental vision and life insurance plans for employees and dependents
- 21 paid holidays
- Cumulative sick leave
- Paid vacation
- Longevity salary programs
- PERS/STRS retirement plans
- Deferred compensation/457 plans
- Employee Assistance Program
Employment Information
- Regular attendance is considered an essential job function; the inability to meet attendance requirements may preclude the employee from retaining employment.
- The person holding this position is considered a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in Coast Community College District policies procedures and Title IX. (Reference: BP/AP 5910 )
- The Coast Community College District celebrates all forms of diversity and is deeply committed to fostering an inclusive environment within which students staff administrators and faculty thrive. Individuals interested in advancing the Districts strategic diversity goals are strongly encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.
The SELECTED CANDIDATEis required to complete the following prior to employment:
- Provide a Certificate of Tuberculosis Exam for initial appointment (Note: The certificate must be renewed every 4 years as a condition of continuing employment).
- Have fingerprints taken by a Live Scan computer at the candidates expense (Clearance must be received prior to the first day of employment).
- Present original documents for proof of eligibility to work in the United States including a Social Security Card; AND
- Participate in a new hire onboarding appointment with an Employment Services Representative.
Additional Information
Coast Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer The Coast Community College District is committed to employing qualified administrators/managers faculty and staff members who are dedicated to student learning and success. The Board recognizes that diversity in the academic environment fosters awareness promotes mutual understanding and respect and provides suitable role models for all students. We arecommitted to hiring and staff development processes that support the goals of equal opportunity and diversity and equal consideration for all qualified candidates. The District does not discriminate unlawfully in providing educational or employment opportunities to any person on the basis of race color sex gender identity gender expression religion age national origin ancestry sexual orientation marital status medical condition physical or mental disability military or veteran status or genetic information.The Coast Community College District is a multi-college district that includesCoastline Community CollegeGolden West CollegeandOrange Coast College.
Coast Community College District Title IX:
direct link2024 Coast Community College District Annual Security and Fire Safety Report(Download PDF reader)is the 2024 Annual Security and Fire Safety Report for Coast Colleges. The crime statistics for calendar years 2018 - 2021 were submitted to the U.S. Department of Education as required under the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. A hard copy can be provided from one of the Campus Safety Offices. Please contact any of the Campus Safety Offices for any questions regarding the report.