Accountant

Job Summary

San Lorenzo Valley School District is seeking a skilled, detail-oriented, and collaborative Accountant to join our Business Services team. Under the direction of the Director of Fiscal Services, the Accountant performs professional-level accounting and fiscal duties, including financial reporting, budget development and monitoring, account reconciliation, and support for payroll and annual audits.

The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical and organizational skills, exercise independent judgment, and work collaboratively with district administrators and staff to ensure accurate financial reporting, sound fiscal practices, and compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Experience in California public school accounting and proficiency with Excel and financial management systems, such as Escape, are highly desirable.

Requirements

/ Qualifications Applicants must submit a complete EDJOIN application, including the following:

• Letter of Introduction describing your qualifications and relevant accounting experience
• Current Resume
• Three (3) Letters of Recommendation Education and Experience:
• A minimum of four (4) years of increasingly responsible experience in accounting, budgeting, financial reporting, or school district business services is required.
• A bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, public administration, or a related field is desirable.
• An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered. *Incomplete applications may not be considered. Please ensure all required documents are attached to your application prior to the closing date Comments and Other Information DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Experience in California public school accounting, including budget development, financial reporting, and account reconciliation.
• Knowledge of the Standardized Account Code Structure (SACS), governmental accounting principles, and school district fiscal procedures.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and computerized financial management systems, preferably Escape.
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with District administrators, Human Resources, Payroll, and Business Services staff. POSITION INFORMATION
• Full-time, 8.0 hours per day, 5 days per week, 12 months per year.
• Please refer to the attached Accountant Job Description for complete responsibilities and qualifications.