Budget & Accounting Specialist at Ventura County Office of Education
Job Summary
Job Summary
Under direction of the Executive Director, Internal Business Services or his/her designee, perform the general ledger accounting functions; coordinate the financial management of assigned funds or programs by administering and coordinating financial management activities to ensure appropriate utilization, expenditure, and reporting of funds including: budget development, financial monitoring and reporting; reviewing contract and grant proposals for audit and financial impact; establishing relations and collaborative processes with others to ensure timely and appropriate expenditure of funds for assigned programs; and ensuring timely and accurate accounting in compliance with GAAP and GASB.
Requirements / Qualifications
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Any combination equivalent to: • Associate’s degree in accounting or related field and three years of responsible accounting experience. • At least two years of responsible California School Accounting experience is preferred. • Advanced techniques in the use of computerized spreadsheets are required.
LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: • Valid California driver’s license. All application materials must be submitted with a VCOE application as a complete package. A complete application package must include the following:
- Letter of Introduction
- Letter(s) of Recommendation ( (3 letters dated within the last 18 months **[LETTERS MUST BE SIGNED AND DATED]**))
- Resume
Requirements / Qualifications
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Any combination equivalent to: • Associate’s degree in accounting or related field and three years of responsible accounting experience. • At least two years of responsible California School Accounting experience is preferred. • Advanced techniques in the use of computerized spreadsheets are required.
LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: • Valid California driver’s license. All application materials must be submitted with a VCOE application as a complete package. A complete application package must include the following:
- Letter of Introduction
- Letter(s) of Recommendation ( (3 letters dated within the last 18 months **[LETTERS MUST BE SIGNED AND DATED]**))
- Resume
Comments and Other Information
Incomplete application packets will not be reviewed. Submitted materials become the property of the Ventura County Office of Education (VCOE) and will be considered for this position only. VCOE will not return application materials. The applicant is responsible for ensuring that the application packet is complete when submitted. Applications will be held in strict confidence.
SUPERINTENDENT POLICY NO. 4030
VCOE shall not unlawfully discriminate against or tolerate the harassment of employees or job applicants on the basis of their sex, race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age over 40, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, Vietnam era veteran status, or actual or perceived sexual orientation. Equal employment opportunity shall be provided to all employees and applicants. Physically or mentally disabled employees or applicants may request reasonable accommodation. All employees are expected to carry out their responsibilities in a manner that is free from discriminatory statements or conduct. Employees who permit or engage in discrimination or harassment may be subject to disciplinary action up to and including dismissal.
Comments and Other Information
Incomplete application packets will not be reviewed. Submitted materials become the property of the Ventura County Office of Education (VCOE) and will be considered for this position only. VCOE will not return application materials. The applicant is responsible for ensuring that the application packet is complete when submitted. Applications will be held in strict confidence.
SUPERINTENDENT POLICY NO. 4030
VCOE shall not unlawfully discriminate against or tolerate the harassment of employees or job applicants on the basis of their sex, race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age over 40, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, Vietnam era veteran status, or actual or perceived sexual orientation. Equal employment opportunity shall be provided to all employees and applicants. Physically or mentally disabled employees or applicants may request reasonable accommodation. All employees are expected to carry out their responsibilities in a manner that is free from discriminatory statements or conduct. Employees who permit or engage in discrimination or harassment may be subject to disciplinary action up to and including dismissal.
Application Deadline
10/12/2026 5:00 PM Pacific
Date Posted
9/23/2026
Contact
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$45.49 - $56.60 Per Hour
$45.49 - $56.60 Per Hour
Length of Work Year
12 Months
Employment Type
Full Time