
Accounting Technician: Categorical Programs, Food Services at Lake Elsinore Unified School District
Job Summary
Job Summary
Job Purpose Statement/s: The job of "Accounting Technician: Categorical Programs" is done for the purpose/s of the preparation of financial reports related to the receipt and expenditure of monies for State and Federal Categorical District programs. Incumbent is also responsible for maintaining financial and statistical data used for internal and external reporting for complete fiscal accounting cycles for assigned programs.
Job Description / Essential Elements:
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Job Purpose Statement/s: The job of "Accounting Technician: Categorical Programs" is done for the purpose/s of the preparation of financial reports related to the receipt and expenditure of monies for State and Federal Categorical District programs. Incumbent is also responsible for maintaining financial and statistical data used for internal and external reporting for complete fiscal accounting cycles for assigned programs.
Essential Job Functions:
* Maintains financial and statistical records for State and Federal projects, including, but not limited to, monies authorized under Chapter I, Chapter II, Economic Impact Aid, School Improvement and Headstart Preschool programs.
* Assists Educational Services and school site personnel in the area of budget preparation and monitoring of expenditures for all assigned categorical programs.
* Prepares documents for transfers of appropriations and other expenditure adjustments as required.
* Prepares and distributes monthly or quarterly expenditure reports as required for assigned programs.
* Serves as liaison between District and County personnel to expedite income and expenditure accounting in categorical programs.
* Prepares special reports for assigned programs as required or requested.
* Assists with financial sections of Headstart/Preschool and Consolidated Applications for funding.
Other Job Functions:
* Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.
Job Requirements - Qualifications:
* Experience Required: Minimum of two (2) years of job-related experience in accounting, financial or statistical records maintenance.
* Skills, Knowledge and/or Abilities Required:
Skills: Typing/keyboarding accurately at a rate of 30 words per minute; to use computers and accounting applications, maintain records, apply basic accounting practices.
Knowledge of basic accounting practices, problem solving methodology, and modern office methods. Correct English grammar, spelling, vocabulary and accounting terminology.
Abilities to sit for prolonged periods, think logically with attention to detail, prepare clear and accurate reports. Significant physical abilities include reaching/handling/fingering, talking/hearing, near visual acuity/visual accommodation.
* Education Required: High School diploma or equivalent, supplemented by coursework in bookkeeping, accounting or similar subjects. AA or equivalent preferred.
* Licenses, Certifications, Bonding, and/or Testing Required: Valid Driver’s License and evidence of insurability, Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance, negative pre-employment drug screen test and negative TB test results.
Requirements / Qualifications
A complete application is required. After you complete your application, you will acknowledge and sign the following statement: I certify that I have made true, correct and complete answers and statements on this application in the knowledge that they may be relied upon in considering my application, and I understand that any omission or falsely answered statement made by me on this application, or any supplement to it will be sufficient grounds for failure to employ or for my discharge should I become employed with the school district/County Office. ATTACHMENTS REQUIRED AND MUST BE ATTACHED BY THE POSTING CLOSING DATE: **TYPING CERTIFICATE REQUIRED** You must attach an official dated (within 12 months) certificate validating a typing speed of not less than 30 corrected words per minute in a 5-minute timed test. More information below. REQUIRED ATTACHMENT FOR CSEA CURRENT EMPLOYEES-Unit members seeking a voluntary lateral transfer (the posting is the same job title you currently hold) must provide a letter of recommendation from your current supervisor. The letter must be dated within six months from the date of the posted vacancy. Resumes and supporting documents help to determine minimum qualifications and employment history. All documents should be attached to be viewed with your application. Please use the Edjoin FAQs attachments section (located at the upper right side of the screen in the help tab) as a guide when attaching documents to your application. You must have a valid email address. You will be notified for testing and interviews via the email address you provide on your application. Please check your email regularly or you may miss important communications notifying you of testing and/or interviews for this recruitment.
Minimum Qualifications: * Education Required: High School diploma or equivalent, supplemented by coursework in bookkeeping, accounting or similar subjects. AA or equivalent preferred. * Experience Required: Minimum of two (2) years of job-related experience in accounting, financial or statistical records maintenance. * Skills, Knowledge and/or Abilities Required: Skills: Typing/keyboarding accurately at a rate of 30 words per minute; to use computers and accounting applications, maintain records, apply basic accounting practices. Knowledge of basic accounting practices, problem solving methodology, and modern office methods. Correct English grammar, spelling, vocabulary and accounting terminology. Abilities to sit for prolonged periods, think logically with attention to detail, prepare clear and accurate reports. Significant physical abilities include reaching/handling/fingering, talking/hearing, near visual acuity/visual accommodation. * Licenses, Certifications, Bonding, and/or Testing Required: Valid Driver’s License and evidence of insurability, Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance, negative pre-employment drug screen test and negative TB test results SEE JOB DESCRIPTION FOR COMPLETE LIST
Requirements / Qualifications
A complete application is required. After you complete your application, you will acknowledge and sign the following statement: I certify that I have made true, correct and complete answers and statements on this application in the knowledge that they may be relied upon in considering my application, and I understand that any omission or falsely answered statement made by me on this application, or any supplement to it will be sufficient grounds for failure to employ or for my discharge should I become employed with the school district/County Office. ATTACHMENTS REQUIRED AND MUST BE ATTACHED BY THE POSTING CLOSING DATE: **TYPING CERTIFICATE REQUIRED** You must attach an official dated (within 12 months) certificate validating a typing speed of not less than 30 corrected words per minute in a 5-minute timed test. More information below. REQUIRED ATTACHMENT FOR CSEA CURRENT EMPLOYEES-Unit members seeking a voluntary lateral transfer (the posting is the same job title you currently hold) must provide a letter of recommendation from your current supervisor. The letter must be dated within six months from the date of the posted vacancy. Resumes and supporting documents help to determine minimum qualifications and employment history. All documents should be attached to be viewed with your application. Please use the Edjoin FAQs attachments section (located at the upper right side of the screen in the help tab) as a guide when attaching documents to your application. You must have a valid email address. You will be notified for testing and interviews via the email address you provide on your application. Please check your email regularly or you may miss important communications notifying you of testing and/or interviews for this recruitment.
Minimum Qualifications: * Education Required: High School diploma or equivalent, supplemented by coursework in bookkeeping, accounting or similar subjects. AA or equivalent preferred. * Experience Required: Minimum of two (2) years of job-related experience in accounting, financial or statistical records maintenance. * Skills, Knowledge and/or Abilities Required: Skills: Typing/keyboarding accurately at a rate of 30 words per minute; to use computers and accounting applications, maintain records, apply basic accounting practices. Knowledge of basic accounting practices, problem solving methodology, and modern office methods. Correct English grammar, spelling, vocabulary and accounting terminology. Abilities to sit for prolonged periods, think logically with attention to detail, prepare clear and accurate reports. Significant physical abilities include reaching/handling/fingering, talking/hearing, near visual acuity/visual accommodation. * Licenses, Certifications, Bonding, and/or Testing Required: Valid Driver’s License and evidence of insurability, Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance, negative pre-employment drug screen test and negative TB test results SEE JOB DESCRIPTION FOR COMPLETE LIST
Comments and Other Information
**TYPING CERTIFICATE REQUIRED** You must attach an official dated certificate validating a typing speed of not less than 30 corrected words per minute to your Edjoin application. You have the option of taking an online typing test or taking a proctored typing test at any staffing agency. The certification must include your name, date of the test (within one year), length of the timed test (must be 5 minutes), corrected words per minute (30 wpm) and the source of the test. Applications without a typing certificate will not be considered unless you have a typing test on file meeting the requirement of 30 corrected wpm. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or I can provide assistance.
A WORD ABOUT ONLINE TYPING TESTS: There are many online typing sources. Please remember, they are all different and you will have to register with some in order to receive a certificate with your name, date, length of test (must be 5 minutes) and net typing speed (must show number of errors and/or accuracy).
Typing.com
Freetypinggame.net
Speedtypingonline.com
Please call if you have any questions.
CURRENT CSEA EMPLOYEES are subject to the Article 13 Language Change when applying for positions posted after October 11, 2024.
• A unit member seeking a voluntary lateral transfer (posting is for the same job title you currently hold) must be a permanent employee for at least two years prior to the date of the posted vacancy.
• Unit members granted a voluntary lateral transfer shall wait one year from the date of transfer before applying for another voluntary lateral transfer (posting is for the same job title you currently hold).
• Unit members currently serving a probationary period (including a promotional probationary period) shall not be eligible for a voluntary lateral transfer (same job title as posting)
• If three or more eligible unit members apply within this posting, with the same job title as the posting, all other candidates shall be excluded from the interview process.
• Voluntary lateral transfers may be denied based on poor job performance as evidenced by an overall "Needs to Improve" or "Unsatisfactory" rating on the most recent performance evaluation, two or more "N"s and/or one or more "U"s on the most recent evaluation, unjustified excessive absenteeism (without an approved leave per Article 10). Leave entitlement usage shall be prorated to the date of the job posting, and/or disciplinary actions with 1 year prior to the date of the posted vacancy.
NOTE: When fewer than three eligible lateral transfer (same job title as on posting) applications are submitted, interview priority will be given to current employees in the same job family of the posted vacancy. A maximum of six total internal and external candidates will be invited to interview.
Offer of employment conditional pending pre-employment physical, fingerprints and negative drug screen, and TB test
Bargaining Unit Position
Comments and Other Information
**TYPING CERTIFICATE REQUIRED** You must attach an official dated certificate validating a typing speed of not less than 30 corrected words per minute to your Edjoin application. You have the option of taking an online typing test or taking a proctored typing test at any staffing agency. The certification must include your name, date of the test (within one year), length of the timed test (must be 5 minutes), corrected words per minute (30 wpm) and the source of the test. Applications without a typing certificate will not be considered unless you have a typing test on file meeting the requirement of 30 corrected wpm. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or I can provide assistance.
A WORD ABOUT ONLINE TYPING TESTS: There are many online typing sources. Please remember, they are all different and you will have to register with some in order to receive a certificate with your name, date, length of test (must be 5 minutes) and net typing speed (must show number of errors and/or accuracy).
Typing.com
Freetypinggame.net
Speedtypingonline.com
Please call if you have any questions.
CURRENT CSEA EMPLOYEES are subject to the Article 13 Language Change when applying for positions posted after October 11, 2024.
• A unit member seeking a voluntary lateral transfer (posting is for the same job title you currently hold) must be a permanent employee for at least two years prior to the date of the posted vacancy.
• Unit members granted a voluntary lateral transfer shall wait one year from the date of transfer before applying for another voluntary lateral transfer (posting is for the same job title you currently hold).
• Unit members currently serving a probationary period (including a promotional probationary period) shall not be eligible for a voluntary lateral transfer (same job title as posting)
• If three or more eligible unit members apply within this posting, with the same job title as the posting, all other candidates shall be excluded from the interview process.
• Voluntary lateral transfers may be denied based on poor job performance as evidenced by an overall "Needs to Improve" or "Unsatisfactory" rating on the most recent performance evaluation, two or more "N"s and/or one or more "U"s on the most recent evaluation, unjustified excessive absenteeism (without an approved leave per Article 10). Leave entitlement usage shall be prorated to the date of the job posting, and/or disciplinary actions with 1 year prior to the date of the posted vacancy.
NOTE: When fewer than three eligible lateral transfer (same job title as on posting) applications are submitted, interview priority will be given to current employees in the same job family of the posted vacancy. A maximum of six total internal and external candidates will be invited to interview.
Offer of employment conditional pending pre-employment physical, fingerprints and negative drug screen, and TB test
Bargaining Unit Position