Job Description: Accounting Technician II

SALARY: 

Classified salary schedule, range 45. Initial placement shall be determined according to training and experience; maximum salary placement will be at mid-range. This position is covered by employee selected insurance plan. Benefits include holidays, vacation and sick leave.

DEFINITION:

Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, coordinate and perform complex accounting functions related to financial statements for various funds involving receipt and proper disposition; provide accounting procedure technical support for district personnel; create reports and record maintenance for accurate accounting procedures meeting California State Education Code and district and government requirements.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: 

The Accounting Technician II classification performs more advanced accounting work involved in auditing, reconciling, reporting and reviewing work of others.  

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES: 

Create complex spreadsheets to perform technical calculations to analyze various accounting data.; complete district, county, state and federal reports as assigned, including construction reports, US Department of Commerce, state and local government reports; maintain, audit and reconcile revolving fund account; accept and account for monies collected by the district; process accounts receivable, petty cash, bid specifications and charge back; coordinate accounts payable warrant processing and maintain vendor data files; analyze and audit income and expenses for specified district accounts and process appropriate documents; reconcile assigned district accounts; analyze and prepare accounts for year-end closing and financial statements; analyze and prepare reports for management and the board of education as assigned; work closely and cooperative with outside auditors in gathering and interpreting data for their review, reconcile and audit various district bank accounts; work with business department and technology services to reconcile anomalies and assure accuracy of reports; process travel requests using district guidelines to determine appropriateness of the expenditure; audit for accuracy and management approval; process change orders on contracts; serve as a resource to district personnel to research, interpret and communicate accounting policies and procedures as determined by the board of education; provide technical training and support to school financial technicians and site personnel; provide technical support to other accounting staff members; maintain auditable records and file records/reports assigned.  Perform related duties as assigned.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS:

Education and Experience:  Any combination equivalent to college-level degree in accounting, or related field and three years experience in governmental accounting.

Knowledge and Abilities:   Knowledge of principle and procedures of accounting, including governmental procedures, school district fiscal, payroll and budget procedures; procedures to generate checks and invoices; financial and statistical record-keeping techniques.; laws, rules and regulations related to assigned accounting activities; District organization, operations, polices and objectives;   operation of office equipment, including a computer and spreadsheet software applications; interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy; oral and written communication skills; modern office practices, procedures and equipment.  Ability to coordinate and perform complex accounting functions related to financial statements for various funds involving receipt and proper disposition; receipt, post and reconcile financial transactions; prepare and process financial, statistical and accounting and purchasing documents, records and materials; verify, post, balance and adjust accounts; add, subtract, multiply and divide quickly and accurately; learn and apply policies, procedures, rules, regulations and State Education codes involved in assigned activities; answer telephones and greet the public courteously; perform clerical duties such as filing, typing,  duplicating and maintaining routine records; understand and follow oral and written directives; maintain consistent, punctual and regular  attendance; receive and process revolving cash vouchers; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relation- ships with others; operate office equipment, including a computers and spreadsheet software applications; plan work and meet schedules and timelines; work independently with little direction; maintain confidentially of sensitive and privileged information; prepare and maintain accurate records, files and reports.

Physical Abilities:  Seeing to inspect financial or statistical records and read a variety of materials; bend at the waist, kneel or crouch to retrieve and file records; movement of hands and fingers to operate office equipment; hear and speak to exchange information in person and on the telephone; sitting for extended periods of time.