Oak Grove Union School District

Job Description

DEFINITION

Under the supervision of the Chief Business Official, the Fiscal Services Technician provides overall support to the CBO regarding District fiscal tasks, serves as liaison with sites and staff regarding fiscal issues, and oversees and manages various District-wide programs related to insurance and budgets.  

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES  

• Provides overall support to the CBO regarding District fiscal tasks
• Assists in the coordination of budget development; compile, prepare and analyze information and data related to income and expenditures
• Serves as a liaison and coordinates communication between the business office and various sites, programs, departments and personnel; provide information related to financial accounting procedures, account balances, budgets, records and related matters
• Provides fiscal and daily operational support to the food service program, including managing food service software applications, processing breakfast and lunch payments and managing free/reduced lunch eligibility applications and records
• Manages accounts receivable and prepares associated invoices and reports
• Maintains inventories of district supplies and equipment
• Assists with oversight and administration of district safety plans
• Coordinate and provide user assistance for various databases including: Aeries, CALPADS, and is responsible for federal/state data reporting
• Perform other duties reasonably related to this job class

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or equivalent is required; additional college level course work in accounting, finance, payroll or related subject is desirable
• Four years of progressively responsible accounting experience is required with at least two years of technical accounting experience in a school district desired
• Experience with the ESCAPE Online financial system is desired 
• Experience with student information and attendance systems and State data management and reporting systems
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products including Word and Excel is required

KNOWLEDGE and ABILITIES

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Principles, practices and procedures of accounting including budget development, payroll, accounts payable and accounts receivable
• Modern office practices, procedures and equipment
• Applicable sections of State Education Code and other applicable laws
• Record-keeping techniques
• Operation of a computer and assigned software
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills including tact, patience and courtesy

ABILITY TO:

• Perform all aspects of the position
• Prepare clear and comprehensive financial statements and reports
• Accurately check, verify and analyze a variety of accounting data
• Effectively communicate in both oral and written form
• Work cooperatively with others and to follow oral and written directions
• Meet schedules and timelines
• Appropriately maintain the confidentiality of payroll, human resources and student information

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS (REQUIRED)

• Valid/current California Driver’s License
• Tuberculosis clearance
• Fingerprint/criminal justice clearance

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work in an office environment with ability to: hear and speak to answer telephones and interact with staff, use hands to operate computer keyboard and other office equipment, sit and stand for extended periods of time, reach, bend, and lift light objects.