Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant Conejo Valley Unified School District - 4.0 Newbury Park, CA Job Details Full-time $6,751.40 - $8,175.41 a month 1 day ago Qualifications Legislative analysis Overseeing educational financial management Accounting systems Computer operation Cost accounting analysis Preparation of internal financial performance reports Microsoft Excel Managing budgets in an accounting role Financial statement analysis Legislative impact assessment Research State tax Accurate transaction records management Legislative regulatory analysis Financial records management Financial record maintenance Staff training Financial compliance audits Document review Data verification Cost analysis report preparation Financial statement interpretation Cost estimates Budget management in education Productivity software Training & development Senior level Profit and loss analysis Regulatory compliance accounting Financial compliance monitoring Full Job Description

JOB APPLICATION

PROCESSComplete the on-line application by clicking the "Apply" link above. Do not abbreviate job titles for yourself or employers. All pertinent employment with a Temporary Agency must indicate frequency and length of assignment. Prior to submitting your application, verify it reflects all relevant experience and education.

EXAMINATION PROCESS1.

Training and Experience Evaluation - Pass/FailApplications will be screened for best qualified applicants to compete in the competitive examination process.

For those passing the Training and Experience Evaluation (notified after the recruitment closing date): 2. Performance Examination -

Date:

TBDThe Performance Examination will consist of document creation/revision utilizing Microsoft Office Excel 2010, as well as an on-line multiple choice examination assessing fundamental knowledge for the position. For those passing the

Performance Examination:

3. Structured Oral Interview - Date TBDThe Structured Oral Interview will be before a panel and contain questions that assess technical knowledge, experience, and one's general fitness for successful performance in the position. A total score will be computed using weighted scores on all testing components. Applicants must receive a passing score on the oral examination to be placed on the year-long eligibility list. The top 3 ranks (scores) on the eligibility list are eligible for the hiring interview for each vacancy in this classification within the life of the list.

BASIC POSITION

FUNCTIONTo perform professional level accounting and complex professional accounting duties related to financial analysis and preparation of required financial reports; assist in budget development and control; review and implement laws and District policies; train department personnel and perform a variety of other duties relative to assigned area of responsibility.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

Performs complex and technical accounting work in the maintenance of records of revenues, appropriations, expenditures and special funds; schedules journal vouchers and reconciliations to produce accurate periodic reports for assigned funds; analyzes cost data and prepares project accounting reports.

Compiles annual revenue buget for District funds; prepares projections of revenues, budget estimates and supporting schedules; monitors and reports on budget and revenue account status.

Analyzes and interprets new state and Federal legislation pertaining to numerous income schedules to determine impact on new or existing programs;Gathers, reviews and analyzes data pertinent to problem areas assigned for study such as use of salary savings, projected budgetary impact of proposed course of action, compliance of fiscal procedures with applicable statutes and regulations;Performs internal audits of income and expenditures and checks and reviews all district accounts including student body funds that may have a major impact on the financial status of various programs;Compiles data for financial reports requiring application of accounting principles and judgment;Assists in administrative and financial analyses and verification of fiscal reports and statements, expenditures, revenues and other financial transactions;Analyzes documents, reports and records concerned with various state apportionments, tax rates, reimbursements and expenditures;Prepares profit and loss statements applicable to special programs;Performs related duties as required.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Knowledge of:

Principles, procedures and methods of governmental accounting;Principles of budget preparation, control and analysis;Methods and procedures of financial analysis and research;Principles and procedures of financial record keeping;Automated accounting systems and procedures and operation of personal computers;Modern office procedures, methods and equipment, including computers;Pertinent Federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations including California School Districtaccounting and financial rules.

Ability to: Conduct meetings and instruct groups or individuals in financial record keeping work;Communicate effectively orally and in writing;Prepare clear and accurate financial statements and reports;Interpret and implement codes, statutes and legislative enactments;Make arithmetic calculations with speed and accuracy;Understand and carry out oral and written instructions;Work with a minimum of supervision;Prepare, maintain and control budgets;Operate a computer and modern software to develop, direct and maintain a computerized finance program;Provide information and assistance to parents, the general public and other staff members in a helpful, courteous and timely manner.