ACCOUNTANT (Open & Promotional)

Job Summary

Responsible for overseeing all activities for Marin LEAs including but not limited to: general ledger reconciliations, allocations of state and federal apportionments and deposits, accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll. Reviews or prepares reconciliations, researches outstanding items, and communicates resolutions to district business staff in a professional manner.

Assists in budget and expenditure monitoring. Participates in trainings and may assist in the creation of agenda or materials. Must be able to multi-task and understand how to prioritize work. May perform other related work as required.

Requirements

/ Qualifications Minimum Qualifications Education: Bachelor’s degree or formal accounting education equivalent to two years of college training in accounting (A.A.), including courses in governmental accounting and computer applications, or four years of increasingly responsible accounting positions in a California Public School District or County Office of Education.

Experience: Three years of increasingly responsible experience in the administration of a full range accounting system, two years in the accounting office of a school district or County Office of Education preferred; hands on knowledge of spreadsheet applications and ability to design analytical worksheets for use by staff Benefits: Classified Management employees receive a comprehensive benefit package which includes participation in one of two health plans in addition to paid dental, vision, and life insurance, paid sick leave, vacation and holidays.

Membership in Social Security and the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) is required. Letter of Introduction Resume Comments and Other Information Condition Of Employment: Employees are required to submit to a Department of Justice background check and provide proof of freedom from tuberculosis and vaccination of Measles.

Testing: Testing must be completed to be considered for interviews.