San Mateo County Community College District is hiring: Accounting Technician (Pa

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Required Application Materials

All applicants are required to submit:

1. A completed online District application form (go to https://jobs.smccd.edu to complete the application and to apply for this position).
2. A resume that details all relevant education, training, and other work experience.
3. A cover letter of no more than 3 pages that addresses the applicant’s cultural competence, sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, neurodivergent, and LGBTQIA+ backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff as well as the applicant’s qualifications as they relate to the requirements, knowledge, skills, and abilities listed in this announcement.

Candidates for interview will be selected from among those who most closely meet the requirements and knowledge, skills and abilities. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview. As part of the interview process, candidates may be asked to demonstrate job-related knowledge and skills.

Position Information

Posting Number: 20141753S

Position Title: Accounting Technician

Location: District Office

Department: Budget DIST (DEPT)

Position Number: 1C0013

Percentage of Full Time: 48%

FLSA: Non-Exempt (accrues overtime)

Months per Year: 12

Min Salary: $35,821.44 (part-time annual)

Max Salary: $45,809.28 (part-time annual)

Who We Are

The San Mateo County Community College District is committed to achieving educational equity for all students. As outlined in the District’s Strategic Plan, “success, equity, and social justice for our students are longstanding goals.” The District’s “Students First” Strategic Plan is focused on “Student Success, Equity and Social Justice.” We provide students with a rich and dynamic learning experience that embraces differences.

The Position

The Accounting Technician performs senior-level accounting clerical work primarily involved in the maintenance of accounts and records, preparation of financial reports and monitoring and analysis of accounts for a college department. Under general supervision, the Accounting Technician provides information to staff regarding budget issues, account records, transactions, categorical funding, general ledger, accounts payable and receivable, and other areas of financial services.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Exchanges information with department and College staff, outside and governmental agencies regarding budget and accounting reports, grants and other categorical funding.
• Enters, modifies, and retrieves data using a computer.
• Plans changes to computer data records in conjunction with professional accounting and management staff.
• Audits computer records for accuracy.
• Directs the work of student assistants and other staff on special and regular projects as assigned.
• Sets up and maintains detailed accounting records.
• Ensures compliance to policy and procedures.
• Monitors the due dates for payments; audits accounting records.
• Uses a database and a variety of computer software to compile data for financial and related reports.
• Reconciles receivables, payables, and cash to fund balances maintained by outside agencies.
• Analyzes and verifies financial reports, statements, accounts, and records of expenditures and revenues.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate degree in accounting or a closely related field OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Successful accounting clerical work experience of increasing responsibility that has included financial analysis and reporting.
• Skill in the use of spreadsheets, charts, and a variety of computer software to format, compose, and present accounting data.
• Demonstrated cultural competence and sensitivity to diverse backgrounds.
• Experience with training and leading the work of others.
• Experience with research and compiling data for reports.
• Demonstrated skill in multi-tasking and prioritizing workloads.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of accounting practices, procedures, and terminology.
• Skill in respectful interaction with diverse individuals.
• Ability to work independently with minimal direction.

Physical Requirements

This classification requires attention to detail, complex data comparison and analysis, and the ability to work under deadline pressure.

Open Date

06/26/2024

Close Date

Open Until Filled

EEO Statement

The San Mateo County Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Accommodations

Applicants who have disabilities may request that special accommodations be made in order to complete the selection process.