NEOGOV · 5 days ago
Accounting Coordinator (IN-HOUSE ONLY)
Huntington Beach, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$76K/yr - $103K/yr
5+ years expNEOGOV is a prominent organization associated with Coast Community College District, and they are seeking an Accounting Coordinator. The role involves maintaining accounting records, performing reconciliations, and providing technical general ledger accounting services to ensure accurate financial information for decision-making.
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Responsibilities
Maintains accounting records of assigned functions such as in financial aid, categorical programs, enterprises, auxiliary, student activities, special programs, or in treasury, revenue, and/or clearing accounts
Reconciles cash accounts, fund balances, vendor, and specific balance sheet asset accounts. Reviews revenue and expense accounts. Reclassifies accounting transactions into proper account classifications
Works with accounting/fiscal staff to determine detailed business needs and best practices when applied
Identifies areas within Fiscal Services where increased automation and reliance on system controls will lead to efficiencies
Reviews and analyzes transactions including those processed by others for accuracy, proper account coding or classification and allocation. Follows up with vendors, suppliers, and agencies to reconcile transactions
Assists and may facilitate certain aspects of the budget development process for categorical, special, and general funds. Participates in certain aspects of its preparation, such as data collection and prior-year performance analysis
Maintains up-to-date knowledge of the regulations and reporting requirements and procedures connected with categorical, special and general fund programs. Provides technical assistance to staff on financial matters relating to programs. Trains and updates staff on program changes and requirements as needed
Provides ongoing support in developing budget, accounting documents, reports and resource manuals related to assigned areas of responsibility
Reviews and evaluates proposals for new departmental systems involving financial accounting methods, policies, and procedures. Monitors the procurement, development, and implementation of those systems to ensure proper integration with other financial accounting systems
Prepares and processes accounts payable information to comply with various payment timetables. Verifies and reconciles documentation of merchandise and services received against claims, invoices, purchase orders, and packing slips. Prepares agreements and contracts for services used by and/or provided by the division. Prepares and submits contract documents to get approvals, and distributes executed instruments
Identifies, verifies and corrects standardized account codes, budget authorization, and available and qualifying budgets
Assists others with resolving problems with accounting transactions and adjustments such as credit memoranda, undocumented purchases and invoices, goods and services not received, returned or refund checks
Facilitates and prepares line item transfers. Reviews expense and other requisitions for compliance with applicable standards, rules and regulations, and approved budgets, analyzing variances and resolves variances with appropriate managers. Monitors expenditures of funds carried over from prior fiscal periods
Receives cash and cash equivalent from a variety of sources. Verifies amounts and balances to supporting documentation. Enters information into appropriate accounts as required. Prepares deposits and other transmittals
Reconciles and compiles periodic reports to show statistics such as cash receipts, accounts payable, and accounts receivable. Traces transactions through previous accounting actions to identify and correct discrepancies
Prepares documents such as invoices and account statements. Follows up with customers on account balances that are outstanding or involve multiple fiscal years. May recommend remedial action, write-off of account balances, or settlements negotiated to resolve account disputes and delinquencies
Provides technical support to departments accessing computerized accounting systems and databases that contain financial and statistical information
Assists auditors with the review of financial records and transactions
Participates in the preparation of periodic financial statements and categorical reports, including variance analysis, for advisory/regulatory groups and administrators. Assists with opening and closing of financial records based on fiscal year
May exercise partial leadership over and provide assistance to other accounting staff on an as-needed basis to balance fluctuations in workflow
May participate with input of budget data. Complies with established procedures for specialized budgets. Analyzes budget reports to ensure expenditures do not exceed appropriations. Enters pre-encumbered funds to the automated accounting system
May maintain a job control system, as it relates to specific funds. Monitors allocation of jobs to ensure compliance with special fund requirements
Performs other related duties as assigned that support the objective of the position
Required to abide by all District policies and procedures including Board Policy 3050 – Code of Professional Ethics
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in accounting or finance or equivalent plus 5 years of relevant and progressively responsible experience in governmental accounting, fund accounting, or closely related field that includes participation in the design of financial accounting systems
Demonstrated evidence of responsiveness to and understanding of the racial, ethnic, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic, academic, and cultural diversity within the community college student population, including students with different ability statuses
Considerable knowledge of the principles and procedures of accounting, auditing, and finance with additional expertise in budget preparation and control
In-depth knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, regulations and controls applying to assigned financial operations
Working knowledge of audit documentation requirements
In-depth knowledge of automated accounting systems and relational databases used for storing and linking accounting data
Basic knowledge of the practices and techniques in accumulating cost accounting information, including allocation of accounting data to determine standard costs or rates
Working knowledge of the financial management, control, and reporting processes associated with restricted funds
Well-developed math skills to perform complex accounting and statistical computations
Sufficient language skills to prepare reports suitable for external publishing
Well-developed human relation skills to explain detailed information in small group settings and work with staff in advisory capacity
Ability to perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the position
Ability to apply accounting controls, rules, and procedures, and perform accounting tests
Ability to research, compile, analyze, and interpret accounting data
Ability to maintain accurate and retrievable files, records, audit trails and trace transactions to original entries
Ability to perform accounting and general math computations quickly and accurately
Ability to set up complete fund accounts and prepare financial statements
Ability to organize and prioritize work to meet deadlines and timetables
Ability to work cooperatively with individuals and work teams within and outside the department, including vendors
Ability to access and use a computer, common office productivity software, and specialized accounting software to access databases
May require a valid driver's license
Benefits
Generous medical, dental, vision and life insurance plans for employees and dependents
21 paid holidays
Cumulative sick leave
Paid vacation
Longevity salary programs
PERS/STRS retirement plans
Deferred compensation/457 plans
Employee Assistance Program
District-paid Life Insurance
District-paid Disability Benefits
Voluntary Plans
Professional Development Programs
Sabbatical Leaves
Vacation
Sick Leave
Holidays
Jury Duty, Bereavement, Military Leave
Pension Plans
Medical Benefits After Retirement
Annuities
Schools First Federal Credit Union
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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