Accountant

Los Rios Community College District•Sacramento, CA

14d

About The Position

Under direction of assigned supervisor/manager, perform complex technical and analytical accounting, budgeting, and other financial or statistical activities within a department of the business services administration. These positions are typically assigned to accounting, budget, payroll, insurance, student attendance, financial aid, auxiliary services, or other business areas where the technical nature of the job requires in-depth understanding of these functions.

Requirements

Two years of experience related to the duties of the position.
Completion of a Bachelor's degree in accounting, business with a concentration in accounting, or a related field; OR , a bachelor's degree in any discipline AND one additional year of qualifying experience; OR , satisfactory completion of 60 semester units of course work AND two additional years of qualifying experience.
Have an equity-minded focus, responsiveness, and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, including those with physical or learning disabilities as it relates to differences in learning styles; and successfully foster and support an inclusive educational and employment environment.
Only information listed on the application and transcripts ( if requested ) will be used to verify Minimum Qualifications.
Applications stating see other documents e.g. “see resume” or “see transcripts” will be disqualified.
Applications missing any required documentation will be disqualified.

Responsibilities

Adapt accounting and recordkeeping functions using budgeting, cost, general, property, and tax accounting computerized systems.
Analyze records of financial transactions to determine accuracy and completeness of entries and make additions and corrections.
Establish budget numbers and assign to transactions.
Provide technical assistance in the analysis of accounting and other fiscally related issues.
Perform accounting duties in the overall establishment, maintenance and control of accounts, cash, and funds of the District, including management of vault activity.
Assist in department's organization and workflow.
Process the collection of returned checks including maintenance of student records.
Review transactions for compliance with District procedures, federal, state and local laws, policies and regulations.
Prepare financial reports and analysis for accounting, budget, payroll, and personnel and related matters, including reporting for programs with restricted funds.
Perform the annual closing and reopening of the District's campus-based accounts.
Audit contracts, and prepare reports to substantiate transactions prior to settlement.
Serve as a resource for Account Clerks and other staff.
Maintain and analyze budgets, and prepare periodic reports comparing budgeted to actual costs, such as the preparation and submission of complex budget and journal entries.
Prepare required analyses, working trial balances and other schedules required for the District's annual audit.
Compute taxes owed, ensure compliance with tax payment, reporting, and other tax requirements.
Assist in the improvement of District fiscal processes and procedures.
Inventory real property and equipment, and record description, value, location, depreciation, and other information.
Review submitted grants and contracts for budget, contract language, and compliance issues.
Perform related duties as assigned.