Financial Analyst at Santa Cruz County Office Of Education
Job Summary
Job Summary
This position will be assigned to the Business Services Department: The Financial Analyst is a program accountant to perform a variety of professional, responsible financial, auditing, budgeting, and analytical duties in the fiscal operation of school districts and the COE; assist in the development, monitoring, controlling and administration of budgets, financial reporting and financial analysis; be responsible for fiscal duties relating to funding, budgeting and reporting; accounting for school districts and Joint Power Authority (JPA); fiscal duties relating to categorical funding and reporting for internal services; interact with County Auditors and school district business personnel; and perform various other high-level job-related functions.
Requirements / Qualifications
Requirements / Qualifications
Education and Experience: A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in business administration, accounting, or a closely related field. Four years of experience in accounting, public financial management or a closely related field. Experience in a school district or county office of education is required.
Application Procedures: Applicants must submit a completed application and are encouraged to attach a résumé and letter of introduction to the application material. Qualified applicants will be invited to a written examination (50%). Those passing the written examination will be invited to an oral examination covering the knowledge and skills required (50%). An eligibility list will be established and the top three ranks of candidates will be interviewed for final consideration and appointment. The eligibility list established will remain in effect for a period of six (6) months unless it no longer exists due to an insufficient number of available candidates. If an applicant needs reasonable accommodation, we must be informed prior to the administration of the test.
Education and Experience: A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in business administration, accounting, or a closely related field. Four years of experience in accounting, public financial management or a closely related field. Experience in a school district or county office of education is required.
Application Procedures: Applicants must submit a completed application and are encouraged to attach a résumé and letter of introduction to the application material. Qualified applicants will be invited to a written examination (50%). Those passing the written examination will be invited to an oral examination covering the knowledge and skills required (50%). An eligibility list will be established and the top three ranks of candidates will be interviewed for final consideration and appointment. The eligibility list established will remain in effect for a period of six (6) months unless it no longer exists due to an insufficient number of available candidates. If an applicant needs reasonable accommodation, we must be informed prior to the administration of the test.
Comments and Other Information
Benefits: Employees assigned to this schedule are entitled to receive vision, dental and medical coverage for the employee and their dependents. Employees have a choice between three HMO and three PPO plans. Each plan may have an employee premium contribution amount for which the employee can utilize a tax sheltered Section 125 Plan. Retirement benefits are accrued through the Public Employee Retirement System (CalPERS). CalPERS members are required to pay their portion of the retirement plan. The employee also receives long-term disability insurance and life insurance.
The Santa Cruz County Office of Education provides an Associate Degree stipend of $375, a Bachelor’s Degree stipend of $750 or a Master's Degree stipend of $1,500 per year for eligible employees. Degree stipend is prorated based upon full time equivalent.
Comments and Other Information
Benefits: Employees assigned to this schedule are entitled to receive vision, dental and medical coverage for the employee and their dependents. Employees have a choice between three HMO and three PPO plans. Each plan may have an employee premium contribution amount for which the employee can utilize a tax sheltered Section 125 Plan. Retirement benefits are accrued through the Public Employee Retirement System (CalPERS). CalPERS members are required to pay their portion of the retirement plan. The employee also receives long-term disability insurance and life insurance.
The Santa Cruz County Office of Education provides an Associate Degree stipend of $375, a Bachelor’s Degree stipend of $750 or a Master's Degree stipend of $1,500 per year for eligible employees. Degree stipend is prorated based upon full time equivalent.
Application Deadline
4/10/2022 12:00 AM Pacific
Date Posted
5/14/2021
Contact
Karina Mendez
(831) 466-5754
(831) 466-5754
Number of Openings
1
Add'l Salary Info
$5,544 to $6,095 per month with earning potential up to $7,025 per month using the 2021-2022 Classified Salary Schedule. (Salary range placement depends on education/experience.)
Length of Work Year
40 hours per week/ 12 months per year/ 1 FTE
Employment Type
Full Time