Accountant III @ fs at Ceres Unified School District Print Application Deadline 9/30/2026 1:00 PM Pacific Date Posted 9/16/2026 Contact Aileen Leyva 209-556-1510 1070 Number of Openings 1 Salary Pay Range $27.19 - $33.06 Per Hour Add'l Salary Info Depending on experience, highest step=3 ($29.97) to start (steps 1-5 on posting) Length of Work Year 8 hrs (8:00-4:30)/12 months/Probationary to Permanent Employment Type Full Time Location Fiscal Services @ Ceres District Office Job Description /

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CERES UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

Job Description

JOB TITLE

ACCOUNTANT III ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________

OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIES

include the following. Maintains highly complex accounting systems and procedures and analyzes accounting records.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES 1.

Processes accounts payable, accounts receivable and bank reconciliations, including the revolving fund. 2. Assists school sites in interpreting computer printouts and budget data. 3. Prepares and assists with the preparation of the District budget, project applications/reports and other accounting reports. 4. Interprets fiscal and accounting records and prepares accurate and complete financial statements and reports. 5. Assists in fiscal year closing of accounts. 6. Assists account clerks as necessary. 7. Coordinates accounting office activities and time lines with the County Schools Office. 8. Corresponds with the County Superintendent of Schools office, vendors and others as necessary. 9. Assist with preparation of and submits applications to County, State, and Federal offices for funding Categorical Programs. 10. Coordinates project application timelines and monthly claims with the County Schools office and the State Department of Education. 11. Prepares and analyzes Comparability Report. 12. Performs other related duties as required.

CERES UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

Job Description

JOB TITLE

ACCOUNTANT III ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of :

Correct English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation; data entry equipment and procedures; methods, practices and terminology used in bookkeeping and financial record keeping; accounting principles and procedures. Ability to : Establish and maintain complex accounting systems and procedures; classify fiscal documents and transactions; prepare and analyze financial reports, statements and program budgets; document existing functions; interpret laws, rules and regulations appropriate to the position; keyboard computer and 10 key rapidly and accurately; communicate effectively and maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted in the course of work; understand and implement complex oral and written directions.

Experience :

Three years of responsible accounting and bookkeeping experience or related experience/training.

Education :

High School Diploma or equivalent and three years of additional training in Business/Accounting or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Supervision :

Under the supervision of the Director of Fiscal Services or Assistant Superintendent of Education Services

CERES UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

Job Description

JOB TITLE

ACCOUNTANT III ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environ Requirements / Qualifications For more information on Requirements/Qualifications, please contact the employer. Comments and Other Information For more information on Comments and Other Information, please contact the employer. Links Related To This Job View Other Job Desc. / Ess. Elem. CalPERS Links Not all postings qualify for CalPERS. Informational Only. CalPERS Retirement Benefits

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