Accountant

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Come join the Scotts Valley Unified School District office team! We are a small, community orientated group of dedicated professionals working together to provide our students an excellent education in a positive and inclusive environment.

Accountant:

Under the direction of the Business Services management, the accountant plans, coordinates and participates in the accounting and business operations of the District.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Prepare warrant demands from properly authorized invoices; maintain warrant register; verify account balances on purchase requisitions, audit open purchase orders to validate and ensure accuracy of encumbrance versus actual year to date expenses; audit invoices by checking or verifying extensions and matching with purchase orders; maintain invoice records and files
Assist District personnel with financial activity, proper expenditures coding, document preparation and other accounting-related activities
Assist the Manager of Business Services with special financial, statistical and analytical studies
Participate in the maintenance of financial control records on funds received through State and Federal programs
Prepare financial information for use in negotiations
Prepare monthly attendance reports for Board County Office of Education, and State reports 3 times yearly, for review by the Director of Business Services
Coordinate State mandated claims
Coordinate fixed asset activity
Reconcile, verify and maintain Health and Welfare benefits and G/L accounts
Prepare and maintain general subsidiary ledger accounts; take accounts payable to County Office of Education and pick up prepared warrants
Prepare district deposits at County Auditor. Enter transfers, deposits, stale dated warrants as necessary
Maintain and file records for accounts payable, payroll, cash records and all other records related to duties above.
Maintain purchasing file. Locate materials and order materials upon request
Perform related duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

Generally accepted accounting principles
Financial and statistical record-keeping techniques
Modern office practices, procedures and equipment
Operation of a computer and assigned software
General accounting, budget and business functions of a school district
Preparation of financial statements and comprehensive accounting reports
Oral and written communication skills
Ability to:

Prepare accounting statements
Plan, coordinate and participate in the accounting operations of the District
Maintain accurate financial and statistical records and statements
Verify, reconcile, balance, audit and adjust assigned accounts
Perform accounts payable and payroll functions
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others
Work independently with little direction
Operate word processing, spreadsheet and database management software
Plan and organize work
Meet schedules and time lines
Operate a computer and other office equipment
Work confidentially with discretion
Experience:

Public School experience preferred.

Any combination equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field and/or three years experience in the preparation and maintenance of financial and accounting records is desirable.

Scotts Valley Unified School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees with appreciation for race, ethnicity, nationality, age, religion or faith, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, physical, mental or sensory disability, ****** orientation, gender, gender identity and/or expression, and past or present military service.

Job descriptions are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the position and are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $30.49 - $33.66 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Professional development assistance
Vision insurance
Schedule:

8 hour shift
Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person

United States
California
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