SANTA ANA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

SENIOR ACCOUNT CLERK

BASIC FUNCTION:

Under the direction of the Manager of Accounting or other administrator, perform complex accounting clerical work of moderate difficulty in keeping or reviewing the District's financial and statistical records; maintain accounts within a major accounting functional area. 

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

Incumbents in this classification perform moderately complex accounting work in the exercise of control over a specified number of accounts.  Duties involve verification and maintenance of more complex financial records and preparation of periodic summary reports.  Assignments are carried out using initiative, independent judgment and a minimum of supervision.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

Perform specialized accounting of major functional activities, such as tracking equipment assets, maintaining ledgers, or maintaining food services warehouse stock; prepare reports as needed. E

Coordinate and compile annual and interim physical inventory counts; review and monitor the completeness and accuracy of on_hand descrip­tions, quantities and valuations. E

Audit and process for payment billings related to the District's utility expenses; maintain records of utility costs and usage as assigned. E

Review and make corrections to accounting records; monitor and record expenditure adjustments and transfer of funds. E

Perform assigned accounts payable general ledger, or lunch program application processing tasks. E

Maintain related files and records; input and verify data into computer terminal. E

Maintain contact with District and other personnel and respond to questions regarding financial accounting procedures and transactions. E

Perform related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

          KNOWLEDGE OF:

Fiscal practices and procedures.

Office machines and filing systems.

Financial record_keeping procedures.

Technical aspects of field of specialty.

School District organization, operations and objectives.

ABILITY TO:

Deal tactfully and effectively with employees and others.

Cooperate with other employees and maintain effective working relationships.

Perform moderately complex accounting calculations.

          Meet schedules and time lines.

Work confidentially with discretion.

          Operate a variety of office machines, including computers and calculator.

          Read and understand computer_generated accounting reports.

          Perform the essential functions of the job.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination equivalent to graduation from high school including or supplemented by a course in bookkeeping or accounting and three years of progressively responsible financial record-keeping experience.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

          ENVIRONMENT:

          Office environment.

PHYSICAL ABILITIES:

Hearing and speaking accurately to exchange information.

Seeing to read a variety of materials.

Sitting for extended periods of time.

Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard.

Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching to file materials.

          Lifting or moving objects, normally not exceeding twenty (20) pounds.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a person with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job.

Board Approved:     5/01