Accountant at Westminster School District
About the Employer
WSD Vision: Leading the way as the premier Pre K-8th grade school district in Orange County, CA by providing exceptional and innovative experiences where all learners thrive. WSD Mission: It is our collective responsibility to educate and empower all students to pursue excellence through a distinctive, rigorous, and engaging academic experience. The Westminster School District, located in West Orange County, operates 17 schools: 13 elementary sites, three middle schools, and one site which provides preschool programs. The District has approximately 1,100 employees. The Westminster School District is recognized for high academic achievement and serves about 8,200 students, grades Preschool-8th. The district offers a broad scope of supplemental instructional programs including two dual immersion programs, GATE academy, music and band, exploratory STEAM/Coding programs, and state-of-the-art science and art facilities. Modern library-media centers, integration of technology, and specialized instruction help provide a well-balanced and rigorous curriculum to support students to become innovative, critical thinkers who readily adapt to a rapidly changing 21st-century environment.
Job Summary
Job Summary
Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, plan, organize and participate in District accounting and fiscal record management; perform a variety of complex, technical accounting functions; prepare and maintain a variety of State, Federal and District financial records and reports.
Requirements / Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Any combination equivalent to: (1) Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in accounting, business administration, or a closely related field, and (2) four years of increasingly responsible experience involving account and financial record-keeping.
The Examination: Candidates may be examined on: Ability to type at least 35 words per minute; knowledge of financial statements and accounting reports; methods, procedures and terminology used in accounting and auditing work. Standard American English usage and spelling; public contact work; as well as ability to understand and interpret information, follow directions, and work well with others. Applications may be screened to select the most qualified candidates. Applicants must attain a passing score of 80% on each part of the examination in order to be placed on the eligibility list. Should a large number of candidates pass the written exam, a higher passing score than 80% may be required to progress. Written (job knowledge) exam (Relative weight 30%) Oral Examination (Relative weight 70%) Computer/Typing exam Pass/Fail
- Letter(s) of Recommendation
- Resume
Requirements / Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Any combination equivalent to: (1) Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in accounting, business administration, or a closely related field, and (2) four years of increasingly responsible experience involving account and financial record-keeping.
The Examination: Candidates may be examined on: Ability to type at least 35 words per minute; knowledge of financial statements and accounting reports; methods, procedures and terminology used in accounting and auditing work. Standard American English usage and spelling; public contact work; as well as ability to understand and interpret information, follow directions, and work well with others. Applications may be screened to select the most qualified candidates. Applicants must attain a passing score of 80% on each part of the examination in order to be placed on the eligibility list. Should a large number of candidates pass the written exam, a higher passing score than 80% may be required to progress. Written (job knowledge) exam (Relative weight 30%) Oral Examination (Relative weight 70%) Computer/Typing exam Pass/Fail
- Letter(s) of Recommendation
- Resume
Application Deadline
8/30/2022 4:00 PM Pacific
Date Posted
8/11/2022
Contact
Cynthia Torres
714-894-7311 x1171
714-894-7311 x1171
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Add'l Salary Info
$5,058/month to $6,147/month in five annual steps
Length of Work Year
12 months
Employment Type
Full Time