Budget & Accounting Specialist at Ventura County Office of Education Print Application Deadline 10/12/2026 5:00 PM Pacific Date Posted 9/23/2026 Contact Tim Swavely Number of Openings 1 Salary Pay Range $45.49 - $56.60 Per Hour Length of Work Year 12 Months Employment Type Full Time Job Summary Job Summary Under direction of the Executive Director, Internal Business Services or his/her designee, perform the general ledger accounting functions; coordinate the financial management of assigned funds or programs by administering and coordinating financial management activities to ensure appropriate utilization, expenditure, and reporting of funds including: budget development, financial monitoring and reporting; reviewing contract and grant proposals for audit and financial impact; establishing relations and collaborative processes with others to ensure timely and appropriate expenditure of funds for assigned programs; and ensuring timely and accurate accounting in compliance with GAAP and GASB. View Job Description Requirements / Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Any combination equivalent to:

• Associate's degree in accounting or related field and three years of responsible accounting experience.
• At least two years of responsible California School Accounting experience is preferred.
• Advanced techniques in the use of computerized spreadsheets are required.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Valid California driver's license. All application materials must be submitted with a VCOE application as a complete package. A complete application package must include the following: Letter of Introduction Letter(s) of Recommendation ( (3 letters dated within the last 18 months
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LETTERS MUST BE SIGNED AND DATED

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EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Any combination equivalent to:

• Associate's degree in accounting or related field and three years of responsible accounting experience.
• At least two years of responsible California School Accounting experience is preferred.
• Advanced techniques in the use of computerized spreadsheets are required.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Valid California driver's license. All application materials must be submitted with a VCOE application as a complete package. A complete application package must include the following: Letter of Introduction Letter(s) of Recommendation ( (3 letters dated within the last 18 months
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LETTERS MUST BE SIGNED AND DATED

]

• )) Resume Comments and Other Information Incomplete application packets will not be reviewed.

Submitted materials become the property of the Ventura County Office of Education (VCOE) and will be considered for this position only. VCOE will not return application materials. The applicant is responsible for ensuring that the application packet is complete when submitted. Applications will be held in strict confidence.

SUPERINTENDENT POLICY NO. 4030 VCOE

shall not unlawfully discriminate against or tolerate the harassment of employees or job applicants on the basis of their sex, race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age over 40, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, Vietnam era veteran status, or actual or perceived sexual orientation. Equal employment opportunity shall be provided to all employees and applicants. Physically or mentally disabled employees or applicants may request reasonable accommodation. All employees are expected to carry out their responsibilities in a manner that is free from discriminatory statements or conduct. Employees who permit or engage in discrimination or harassment may be subject to disciplinary action up to and including dismissal. Comments and Other Information Incomplete application packets will not be reviewed. Submitted materials become the property of the Ventura County Office of Education (VCOE) and will be considered for this position only. VCOE will not return application materials. The applicant is responsible for ensuring that the application packet is complete when submitted. Applications will be held in strict confidence.

SUPERINTENDENT POLICY NO. 4030 VCOE

shall not unlawfully discriminate against or tolerate the harassment of employees or job applicants on the basis of their sex, race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age over 40, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, Vietnam era veteran status, or actual or perceived sexual orientation. Equal employment opportunity shall be provided to all employees and applicants. Physically or mentally disabled employees or applicants may request reasonable accommodation. All employees are expected to carry out their responsibilities in a manner that is free from discriminatory statements or conduct. Employees who permit or engage in discrimination or harassment may be subject to disciplinary action up to and including dismissal. CalPERS Links Not all postings qualify for CalPERS. Informational Only. CalPERS Retirement Benefits

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