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Long Beach Unified School District

Senior ASB Financial Technician

Long Beach Unified School District, Long Beach, California, us, 90899


Salary:

$28.97 - $35.88 Hourly

Location :

Within the boundaries of the Long Beach Unified School District, CA

Job Type:

Full-Time, 10 months

Job Number:

25-0121-0761

Department:

Wilson

Opening Date:

10/30/2024

Closing Date:

11/20/2024 4:30 PM Pacific

Job Summary

Please note:

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.

All notices for this recruitment will be sent via email.

Tentative: in-person testing may take place during the second week of December at the Personnel Commission office.

Under general supervision, perform financial duties in accounting for the receipt and disbursement of student body monies at District High Schools; advise school administrators and student body officers on proper accounting policies and procedures of student body funds; perform related duties as assigned.Examples of Duties

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.• Receive and reconcile cash and checks for student body transactions and accounts; prepare receipts and compile periodic summaries; prepare and verify bank deposits and reconcile bank statements.

E• Review school purchases orders for accuracy, completeness and signatures; check for availability of funds; issue warrant and maintain records of purchase orders and invoices.

E• Prepare payroll checks for student body employment (e.g. at sporting events) including appropriate deductions and disbursement of state and federal taxes; provide quarterly report to District payroll.

E• Set up and distribute cash boxes for ticket sales at events such as sports' games, musical events, dances or club activities; reconcile accounts and maintain ticket inventory.

E• Process student applications for insurance; provide and update student lists to the carrier; answer questions about the insurance for students and parents.

E• Collects, receipt, balance and prepare listings for fees collected for events and activities or student fines.

E• Assist in the sale of student body items such as cards, tickets, yearbooks and other fund raising activities.

E• Maintain accounts for a variety of student activities and events such as trust accounts, clubs, yearbooks, special events such as a faire and graduation; work with students, sponsors, teachers, parents and school administrators to ensure proper procedures are followed in collecting, signing for, and disbursing money; make entries to journals and ledgers; balance accounts and prepare and distribute financial statements on accounts.

E• Maintain accurate tax records for State sales tax and prepare report for the State Board of Equalization.

E• Attempt to collect on returned checks; communicate with originators to obtain payment.

E• Operate modern office machines and equipment such as ten key adding machine, personal computer and check writer.

E

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

Employment Standards

Knowledge of:

Accounting, bookkeeping and budgeting principles, and practices including tax regulations.Financial record keeping techniques.Double entry bookkeeping.Modern office machines and equipment including computer terminal.Collection and disposition of cash.

Ability to:

Maintain a complete set of financial books and accounts of High School student body funds.Make arithmetic calculations quickly and accurately.Meet schedules and timelines.Plan and organize work.Prepare, monitor and maintain financial statements and reports.Adjust to changing priorities.Answer complaints and deal tactfully with students and others in explaining the rules and practices governing student body accounts or vendor inquiries regarding invoices.Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.Operate office machines and equipment such as computer terminal, personal computer and ten key adding machines.Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Education and Training:

Equivalent to graduation from high school. Completion of at least nine semester units of college level introductory accounting courses is required.

Experience:

Three years of clerical accounting work preferably one of which is in a public agency.

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

Special Requirements

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

School office environment. Frequent interruptions

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Seeing to read, review and assure accuracy of financial statements and reports, hand written notes and receipts and documents of poorly printed quality. Communicate in a noisy environment. Working at an open window. Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, handle cash and paper. Sitting and standing for extended periods of time. Hearing and speaking to exchange information in person and telephonically.

Nondiscrimination 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 Relations,1515 Hughes Way, Long Beach, CA 90815, 562-997-8220, and Title IX Coordinator: Kimberly Dalton, Director of Human Resource Services, 1515 Hughes Way, Long Beach, CA 90815, 562-997-8108, and 504 Coordinator: Jenny R. Acosta, Program Administrator, 2221 Argonne Ave, LB 90815, 562-986-6870, .

SELECTION PROCEDURE:

This examination process will consist initially of a "paper screening" of the applicant's training, background, and experience. Candidates whose background, skills, and expertise most closely match that which we are seeking, will be invited to continue in the selection process. This process may be comprised of any of the following: supplemental application; written examination(s); qualifications appraisal interview; performance or technical 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.

The District provides excellent medical, dental, vision and life insurance benefits as well as an income protection plan for eligible Classified employees.

For more information regarding health benefits please visit:

Classified employees earn paid vacation at the initial rate of 14 days for full-time 12 month employees (.055 hour for each hour worked) and receive increases after 5, 10, and 15 years of service for a total of 21 days after 15 years.

12 month Classified employees earn 13 working days of sick leave each year which are accumulated indefinitely. Employees of other California school districts who have accrued sick leave may transfer it to LBUSD in accordance with the California Education Code.

12 month Classified employees receive 14 paid holidays per year.

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Completion of the following supplemental questions is required of all applicants. This is considered a test component in the examination process. An evaluation of candidates' responses will be made by a screening panel following the application deadline. A limited number of candidates who best meet the needs of the District will be invited to continue in the examination process. It is important that your responses are clear and concise. Responses that are incomplete or unclear will not receive credit. Your Work Experience in the application must also include all of your recent and relevant experience in order for your application and supplemental to be considered. For those questions to which you have no response, please indicate "no response".DO NOT refer the reader to your resume. A resume will not be accepted in lieu of completion of the required application or supplemental materials. Please answer by selecting "Yes" as confirmation that you read these instructions.

Yes, I have read the instructions.

02

This position requires equivalent to graduation from high school. Do you meet this education and training requirement?

YesNo

03

Completion of at least nine (9) semester units of college level introductory accounting courses is required. Do you meet this education and training requirement?(NOTE: Transcripts showing proof of completion of at least nine (9) semester units of college level introductory accounting courses must be presented to Personnel Commission for verification by the closing date. Unofficial or official transcripts will be acceptable.)

Yes - I will be submitting transcripts showing proof of completion of at least nine (9) semester units of college level introductory accounting courses to Personnel Commission for verification no later than 4:30 pm on Wednesday, November 20th.No - I do not qualify for this position

04

This position requires at least three (3) years of clerical accounting work. Do you meet this experience requirement?(This experience MUST be reflected in your application and work experience. Failure to provide this information clearly may disqualify you from moving forward with this recruitment)

YesNo

05

Is any of your clerical accounting work experience in a public agency?

YesNo

06

Please DESCRIBE IN DETAIL your experience in managing funds and accounts, including receiving and reconciling cash and checks, preparing receipts and compiling periodic summaries.

07

Please DESCRIBE IN DETAIL your experience working with accounting software's such as QuickBooks, SAGE or Peachtree.

08

Please DESCRIBE IN DETAIL your direct experience preparing financial statements and reports. Include the purpose, length, and how frequently you prepared these statements and reports.

09

Please certify that you have reviewed your work experience and supplemental section for completeness and accuracy, ensuring that all relevant work experience is reflected. (This experience MUST be reflected in your application and work experience. Failure to provide this information clearly may disqualify you from moving forward with this recruitment.)

I certify that my application is complete and accurate.

10

I understand that exam segments may be conducted online and may require access to a computer with an internet connection and Google Chrome or Firefox browsers. The exam components may also require access to a computer, smart phone, or tablet with internet connection and a video recording device. I understand that it is my responsibility to contact Personnel Commission immediately proceeding the exam invitation requiring such devices if I do not have access to the required technology.

Yes, I understand

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PLEASE NOTE: All notifications will be sent via email.Applicants must check their emails on a regular basis to find out their status on an application. Emails we send may be caught by spam filters and it is the responsibility of the applicant to check their spam/junk folder.

I am aware I must check my emails, including spam/junk folder, on a regular basis to find out the status of my application. All notifications will be sent via email.

Required Question