East Side Union High School District · 12 hours ago
Senior Accountant (#215012) - Education Center / Business Services **INTERNAL CANDIDATES ONLY**
San Jose, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expEast Side Union High School District is one of California’s largest high school districts, offering rewarding employment opportunities that positively impact students and the community. They are seeking a Senior Accountant to perform technical accounting and auditing duties, oversee the work of the Accounting Department staff, and ensure compliance with established procedures.
Primary/Secondary Education
No H1B
Responsibilities
Performs technical/professional accounting and auditing duties in the maintenance of District financial and accounting records
Trains, directs and reviews the work of subordinates for accuracy and compliance to established departmental and/or accounting procedures and standards
Collects, reviews, verifies and prepares journal entries
Maintains, balances and reconciles District ledgers
Prepares and directs the preparation of ledger entries and reconciliation
Monitors budgets and assists in compiling information needed for budget preparation of various funds as required
Audits ledgers and other fiscal related records and documents for accuracy and makes necessary corrections as needed
Audits payment records for accuracy
Prepares and reconciles payroll reports
Assists in the preparation of various fiscal reports
Assists in establishing new of modified accounting procedures and methods within the department
Reviews and proofs a variety of financial accounting reports and statements: verifying data and correcting errors
Distributes ledger printouts to appropriate sites and departments
Monitors, reviews and tracks school bank financial statements for accuracy
Answers questions and provide requested information to auditors
Acts as information source to staff, school site personnel and others regarding accounting policies, procedures, standards, etc
Proofs accounting codes, institutes corrections and makes appropriate journal entries
Establishes and maintains accounting and related records and files
Qualification
Required
Minimum of three year's experience in governmental fund accounting
Experience in working with microcomputer and electronic spreadsheet is required
Knowledge of general accounting and auditing principles, practices and procedures
Knowledge of governmental accounting and auditing procedures, requirements, standards and regulations
Knowledge of data processing as it relates to financial record keeping
Knowledge of modern office methods and procedures
Ability to train, prioritize and direct the work of others
Ability to prepare clear and comprehensive financial statements and reports
Ability to accurately check, verify and analyze a variety of accounting data and draw sound conclusions
Ability to establish and maintain detailed accounting records and files
Ability to interpret and apply governmental accounting principles and practices to practical situations
Ability to communicate effectively and tactfully in both oral and written form
Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties
Successful candidates must pass fingerprint clearance
Preferred
Bilingual candidates preferred
Benefits
100% benefits coverage for employees and their dependents
Personal professional development
Company
East Side Union High School District
OUR MISSION We align decisions to create safe, dynamic and relevant learning environments that inspire critical thinking, problem solving and innovation.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Aretha Torregano-Bray
Classroom paraeducator - William C Overfelt High School
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