Accounting Technician at Alameda County Office Of Education
About the Employer
The Alameda County Office of Education (ACOE) leads with a student-centered vision, innovating in the classroom and building safe and supportive community schools. We collaborate and partner with local, county, and state agencies to address challenges students face. We are looking for individuals who can enact our vision: equipping the most vulnerable students and those who serve them with the tools to thrive. Join our team as we reimagine services to more holistically support students and erase the predetermination of failure for children, especially Alameda County’s most marginalized youth.
Requirements / Qualifications
THE POSITION: The job of Accounting Technician is done for the purpose/s of providing support to department activities with specific responsibility for the processing, recording, updating and reconciling fiscal information for school districts; providing instructions, recommendations and/or accounting support to other personnel; and analyzing expenditures against budget. This job reports to Assigned Administrator. LOCATION: 313 W. Winton Ave. Hayward, CA 94544 TYPICAL DUTIES: Assists auditors for the purpose of providing supporting documentation and/or information on internal process that is required for audit. Assists school district and other staff regarding procedures and/or program requirements (e.g. calculating income formulas, expenditure reports, special projects, invoicing, etc.) for the purpose of providing support for completing transactions, identifying appropriate action and/or complying with established financial procedures. Audits, reviews and verifies requisitions and warrants for the purpose of ensuring legality and proper authorization according to mandated policies and regulations. Compiles a variety of financial information related to work assignments for the purpose of providing required documentation, processing information and meeting legally mandated requirements. Facilitates a variety of trainings (e.g. in-service, workshops, individually, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring uniform understanding of accounting processes, codes, regulations and requirements. SEE FULL JOB DESCRIPTION FOR MORE INFORMATION
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Experience: Three years related experience of increasing responsibility in school district or county office of education accounting. Education: Associate’s degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school. Equivalency: Equivalent combination of education and experience. APPLICATION DEADLINE: Monday, January 13, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: The EdJoin Online Application and materials must be received by the final application filling date. Incomplete or late EdJoin Online Applications will not be accepted. THE FOLLOWING APPLICATION MATERIALS ARE DESIRED: Completed EDJOIN Online Application, Resume and Cover Letter APPLICATION SCREENING & EXAMINATION PROCESS: A review of the candidates’ EdJoin Online Applications to verify possession of minimum qualifications. Those candidates who complete the EdJoin Online Application and who possess the minimum qualifications for the class will move on to the next step in the examination process. Those invited to participate will be notified via email of the date, time, and place of the examinations. We reserve the right to make changes to the announced examination components. THE PROCESS IS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Application Review…………………………………………..........................PASS/FAIL 2. Written Examination*……………..........Weighted 50% (Thursday, January 16, 2025) 3. Technical Oral Interview*……................Weighted 50% (Tuesday, January 21, 2025) 4. Final Interview*………………….…....................................(Friday, January 24, 2025) * Candidates must attain a minimum score of 70% on all scored examinations and this eligibility list is valid for 6 months.
Requirements / Qualifications
THE POSITION: The job of Accounting Technician is done for the purpose/s of providing support to department activities with specific responsibility for the processing, recording, updating and reconciling fiscal information for school districts; providing instructions, recommendations and/or accounting support to other personnel; and analyzing expenditures against budget. This job reports to Assigned Administrator. LOCATION: 313 W. Winton Ave. Hayward, CA 94544 TYPICAL DUTIES: Assists auditors for the purpose of providing supporting documentation and/or information on internal process that is required for audit. Assists school district and other staff regarding procedures and/or program requirements (e.g. calculating income formulas, expenditure reports, special projects, invoicing, etc.) for the purpose of providing support for completing transactions, identifying appropriate action and/or complying with established financial procedures. Audits, reviews and verifies requisitions and warrants for the purpose of ensuring legality and proper authorization according to mandated policies and regulations. Compiles a variety of financial information related to work assignments for the purpose of providing required documentation, processing information and meeting legally mandated requirements. Facilitates a variety of trainings (e.g. in-service, workshops, individually, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring uniform understanding of accounting processes, codes, regulations and requirements. SEE FULL JOB DESCRIPTION FOR MORE INFORMATION
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Experience: Three years related experience of increasing responsibility in school district or county office of education accounting. Education: Associate’s degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school. Equivalency: Equivalent combination of education and experience. APPLICATION DEADLINE: Monday, January 13, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: The EdJoin Online Application and materials must be received by the final application filling date. Incomplete or late EdJoin Online Applications will not be accepted. THE FOLLOWING APPLICATION MATERIALS ARE DESIRED: Completed EDJOIN Online Application, Resume and Cover Letter APPLICATION SCREENING & EXAMINATION PROCESS: A review of the candidates’ EdJoin Online Applications to verify possession of minimum qualifications. Those candidates who complete the EdJoin Online Application and who possess the minimum qualifications for the class will move on to the next step in the examination process. Those invited to participate will be notified via email of the date, time, and place of the examinations. We reserve the right to make changes to the announced examination components. THE PROCESS IS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Application Review…………………………………………..........................PASS/FAIL 2. Written Examination*……………..........Weighted 50% (Thursday, January 16, 2025) 3. Technical Oral Interview*……................Weighted 50% (Tuesday, January 21, 2025) 4. Final Interview*………………….…....................................(Friday, January 24, 2025) * Candidates must attain a minimum score of 70% on all scored examinations and this eligibility list is valid for 6 months.