Accountant - Financial

Under general supervision, performs complex budgeting and accounting functions; conducts financial, statistical and analytical studies; prepares and assists in the preparation of financial reports; statements, and claim for reimbursement according to prescribed guidelines; performs related duties as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Accounting:

• Performs complex accounting functions for the County Office, including internal office departments and programs, and for school districts as needed.
• Assists in maintaining the chart of accounts and assigns account codes in accordance with state reporting and local management requirements.
• Reviews and reconciles account and fund cash balances.
• Prepares correction accounting entries.
• Reviews documents and claims for accuracy, completeness and uniformity to rules, regulations, and laws.
• Retrieves and prepares data and documentation needed for Medi-Cal reimbursements.
• Monitors tenant leases and calculates rent changes and prepares communications to tenants.
• Prepares invoices as assigned.
• Prepares expenditure reports and delivers fiscal documents for grants as assigned.
• Calculates interest earned on federal programs and reports to CDE.
• Coordinates, prepares, and reviews year-end closing process and documents.
• Reviews and monitors accounts receivable and accounts payable.
• Performs periodic review of financial reports and verifies accuracy and fiscal solvency.
• Collects, retrieves, and organizes data to identify financial discrepancies and resolve client inquiries.
• Recommends solutions to clients and staff ensuring that corrections or changes are implemented properly.

Budgeting:

• Coordinates the development of multiple budgets for federal, state and local grants, and maintains communication with clients regarding the same.
• Provides information and assists staff and administrators in budget preparation, implementation, and control.
• Prepares, balances, compiles and enters budget data.
• Performs statistical analysis of cash flow and budgets.
• Monitors and evaluates budgets and cash flow for appropriateness to ensure fiscal solvency and accountability.

Communications and Technical Support:

• Provides information and technical support in the development and revision of internal policies and regulations.
• Assists in reviewing proposed contracts and fiscal reports for adherence to rules and regulations.

Financial Reporting:

• Prepares complex financial reports as mandated by the administration, California Department of Education, and other agencies.
• Assists in compiling data and interpreting legal reporting requirements and regulations.
• Creates and maintains statistical reports.
• Plans and monitors timelines to meet strict deadlines in report regulations.
• Reviews grant letters and funding entitlement reports.
• Reviews and verifies statistical and financial

Requirements / Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Any combination of education and training equivalent to a bachelor’s degree which demonstrates ability to perform the duties as described, including courses in accounting and business   procedures.
• Increasingly responsible experience in budgetary analysis and complex accounting procedures.
• Recent related experience in a school district or public agency preferred.

All applicants must complete an online application through EDJOIN at https://www.edjoin.org/Home/JobPosting/2268501