Accounting Technician II - 19hr - CERF
Salary: $1,949.00 - $2,466.00 Monthly
Job Type: Part time
Job Number: 20230526
Closing: 8/14/2023 11:59 PM Pacific
Location: Merced, CA
Department:
Range 2019 hours/week12 months/year
This is a temporary position ….
The District is the fiscal agent for the Community Economic Resilience Fund (CERF) grant. This position is planned as part of the grant funding to assist with process of payments and other fiscal related activities to support the grant. Funding for this position ends in September of 2024
Interview dates to be determined
Merced College is a midsized community college located in California's Central Valley. Founded in 1962, the college serves more than 16,000 students, with room to expand on its 267-acre main campus and 120-acre Los Banos site, as well as at our innovative Business Resource Center in downtown Merced. The City of Merced, incorporated in 1889, offers historical sites, affordable housing and access to the Bay Area and Sacramento. Merced is known as the Gateway to Yosemite National Park and the Sierra Nevada mountains, and is home to the University of California's newest campus, UC Merced. Our tree-shaded, growing community of just over 80,000 includes multiple biking and walking trails as well as access to several lakes — large and small — throughout the county.
This is an exciting time to be a part of Merced College! This Accounting Technician II position provides vital support for the Community Economic Resilience Fund program. If you are interested in an outstanding opportunity in accounting that is rarely dull and always essential and are passionate about higher education and the future of the Northern San Joaquin Valley, we look forward to meeting you!
Merced College MissionAt Merced College, students are our focus, and we are known by their success. We transform lives through education and workforce development.Merced College VisionEnriching our community through educational experiences and support services:• Degree/Certificate Programs• Transfer• Career Technical Education• Workforce Training• Lifelong Learning• Basic Skills• Community Engagement
Merced College promotes student success through equitable access, continuous quality improvement, and institutional effectiveness, all with a focus on student achievement.
General Description:
Under limited supervision, performs diverse and complex financial responsibilities with a greater degree of independence than an Accounting Technician I; performs a variety of complex specialized accounting functions requiring independent judgment and specialized accounting skills.
Examples of Duties
Essential Functions:
• Assists auditors by providing requested supporting documentation, information on internal processes, and coordinating activities in support of the audit process• Assists in providing necessary accounting procedures to provide internal financial controls and ensuring compliance with established accounting practices and all applicable regulatory requirements• Assists with banking, treasury related functions for the purpose of ensuring compliance and the implementation of necessary accounting processes• Collaborates in the monitoring of account balances and related financial activity, ensuring that allocations are accurate, related revenues are generated, expenses are within budget limits, and fiscal practices are followed• Collaborates with other staff, site personnel and a variety of outside parties• Compiles a variety of financial information related to work assignments• Maintains a variety of complex financial information, files and records, and ensures the availability of documentation and compliance with established accounting practices and regulatory requirements• Participates in unit meetings, in-service training and workshops• Maintains financial records related to District assets and depreciation• Performs a variety of financial operations related to accounts payable, accounts receivable, balancing and closing of financial data, reconciliations, monitoring cash balances, performing bank transfers and wires, and reviewing bank analysis statements• Prepares, verifies and maintains documents for various mandated year end reporting requirements• Processes a variety of financial information for the purpose of updating and distributing information, authorizing for action and complying with established accounting practices• Researches discrepancies of financial information and documentation to ensure the accuracy and adherence to established procedures• Responds to inquiries from a variety of sources in the process of facilitating communication, providing guidance among several parties, and providing information and/or referral for addressing inquiry• Other related duties as assigned
Knowledge of:
• Methods, practices, and terminology used in financial record keeping• Record keeping principles applicable to school district accounting• Modern office practices, procedures, computer hardware and software and office machines
Ability to:
• Create and maintain Microsoft Excel spreadsheet reports• Communicate effectively with federal/state/county personnel• Make mathematical calculations rapidly and accurately• Operate a computer, calculators and other office equipment• Set up and maintain records• Prepare and analyze financial reports and statements• Follow oral and written directions• Work cooperatively with others• Maintains confidentiality• Promote and incorporate culturally affirming DEIA and anti-racist principles to nurture and create a respectful, inclusive, and equitable learning and work environment. In conducting their duties, staff members shall respect and acknowledge the diversity of students and colleagues.
Typical Qualifications
Required:
• High school diploma OR GED AND (3) years applicable experience OR• Associate's degree OR• The equivalent education and experience• Demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students
PHYSICAL DEMAND AND WORKING ENVIRONMENTThe conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
Environment:Work is performed primarily in an office environment with some travel to different sites; incumbents may be required to work extended hours including evenings and weekends.
Physical Ability to:
• Work at a desk, conference table or in meetings of various configurations• Hear and understand speech at normal levels• Communicate so others will be able to clearly understand normal conversation• Read printed matter and computer screens• Stand or sit for prolonged periods of time• Bend, twist, stoop, kneel, crawl, push, pull• Lift, carry, push, and/or pull moderate to heavy amounts of weight• Operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard• Reach in all directions
VisionSee in the normal visual range with or without correction
HearingHear in the normal audio range with or without correction
Supplemental Information
How to Apply:
• Submit a complete application by the closing date/time on the Merced College career pages at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mccd/transferjobsRequired Documentation:
• Letter of interest addressing your qualifications for the position (cover letter)• Resume• List of three professional references (no reference letters permitted)If Applicable:
• Legible unofficial college transcripts; transcripts must include the degree major and date the institution granted the degree; official copies are not required unless applicant is hired• Foreign transcripts must include a U.S. evaluation and translation completed by an approved organization per the State of California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. https://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/transcripts• Equivalency Review Form (Required for applicants who do not possess the stated minimum educational qualifications and are seeking consideration on the basis of equivalency). https://www.mccd.edu/about-merced-college/divisions/human-resources/equivalency/Only the required documentation as listed above will be accepted for this recruitment. Any additional documentation will be removed from your application profile.
Interview Information:
Those applicants deemed highly qualified for the position will be invited to appear for oral interviews before a screening committee. A limited number of candidates will be invited to interviews. Interviews will be scheduled on site.
Employee Benefits:Permanent part-time employees receive paid holidays as well as prorated vacation and sick leave. While permanent part-time employees are not eligible for health/vision/dental care coverage or group life insurance, the District does offer an optional supplemental benefits suite.
Condition of Employment:The selected candidate must be fingerprinted and tested for tuberculosis at his/her own expense prior to the start of employment. In compliance with the Immigration Reform Act of 1986, all new employees are required to verify their identity and the right to work in the United States. Merced College does not sponsor visas. All offers of employment are subject to approval by the Board of Trustees. The applicant must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.
Individuals with disabilities may request any needed accommodation to participate in the application process. Please submit your request with your application to the Human Resources Office.
Merced Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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