Accounting Manager

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.

The eligibility list is being

created to fill current and future vacancies as they occur.

JOB SUMMARY

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.

Plan organize and manage the accounting and financial reporting activities of an Accounting unit within Fiscal Services or Nutrition Services; assure compliance with applicable laws codes rules and regulations. E
Supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned staff; assign schedule and review the work of staff; interview and select employees and recommend transfers reassignment termination and disciplinary actions. E
Oversee and participate in the preparation and maintenance of auditable fiscal records and files; compile data and prepare detailed accounting reports and records. E
Review grant expenditure reports prepared by staff for accuracy and compliance for grants such as Title I Special Education After School programs Child Development programs National School Lunch Program and Child and Adult Care Food Program. E
Review reimbursements from grants for cash flow purposes. E
Maintain Chart of Accounts in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) California School Accounting Manual and other established standards. E
Review and code requisitions and maintenance requests for services; prepare journal entries; monitor accounts receivable and cash distribution. E
Prepare for and manage the year-end closing process; coordinate year-end external audit of the financial records. E
Develop review and submit the Nutrition Services preliminary annual budget; prepare Nutrition Services budget forecasting revenue expense reports and expense transfers. E
Analyze develop and implement accounting systems and procedures; advise administration of unusual trends or issues and recommend appropriate corrective action. E
Communicate with administrators staff outside agencies auditors and vendors to coordinate activities resolve issues and exchange information. E
Write bulletins accounting manuals letters and other correspondence. E
Operate a variety of office equipment including a computer and assigned software systems; drive a vehicle to conduct work as assigned by the position. E
Attend and participate in a variety of meetings conferences and trainings to maintain current knowledge of advances in the field; conduct presentations as requested. E

Note: At the end of some of the duty statements there is an italicized E that identifies essential duties required of the classification. This is strictly for use in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Knowledge of:
Principles procedures and practices of governmental accounting including budgeting and fiscal control.
Preparation of financial statements and comprehensive accounting reports.
Financial and statistical record-keeping techniques.
Applicable laws codes rules and regulations related to assigned activities.
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and auditing principles practices and procedures.
Principles and practices of supervision and training.
Interpersonal skills using tact patience and courtesy.
Operation of a computer and assigned software systems.

Ability to:
Oversee and perform professional-level accounting and financial analyses. Supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned staff.
Analyze interpret and prepare financial statements forecasts and reports.
Interpret apply and explain applicable laws codes rules and regulations.
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
Meet schedules and timelines.
Work independently with little direction.
Plan and organize work.
Compile data and prepare detailed reports and records.
Write rules regulations procedures and manuals.
Analyze problems and functions to develop an effective course of action.
Establish accounting systems and procedures.
Classify fiscal documents and transactions.
Operate a computer and assigned software systems.


Education and Training:
Bachelors degree in accounting business administration finance or a closely related field.

Experience:
Three years of professional-level accounting experience including some experience in a lead or supervisory capacity. Governmental accounting experience is preferred.

Any other combination of training and/or experience which demonstrates the applicant is likely to possess the required skills knowledge and abilities may be considered.

Positions assigned to Nutrition Services require the use of a personal automobile and possession of a valid California Class C drivers license.

If you have questions regarding your applications or the recruitment process you may contact: or .

Non-discrimination 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 CA 90815 and Title IX Coordinator: Kimberly Dalton Director of Human Resource Services 1515 Hughes Way Long Beach CA 90815 and 504 Coordinator: Jenny R. Acosta Program Administrator 2221 Argonne Ave LB 90815

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 job-related 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.