Accounting Analyst (CONF-1)

Sacramento City Unified School District • Sacramento, CA

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About The Position

Under the direction of a Director of Accounting Services, the Accounting Analyst performs highly responsible, complex, professional accounting work. The role records and reports financial transactions within budgetary controls; supports and implements accounting and internal control procedures and standards; reconciles financial activity; participates in audits; prepares financial reports and work papers; reviews and analyzes funds and accounts, including balance sheet, revenue, and expenditure accounts; balances and maintains manual and computerized accounting and financial records; assists with vendor management oversight; and performs related work as assigned.

The employer is Sacramento City Unified School District, which serves Sacramento families through public schools and a variety of student programs. The district describes its work as preparing students for college and careers and fostering the next generation of Sacramento leaders.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with a major in Accounting, or equivalent combination of training, education, and experience.
• Six years of increasingly responsible experience in accounting, auditing, finance, or a school business-related field.
• Valid California driver’s license.
• Provide a personal automobile and proof of insurance.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred computer software testing scores: keyboarding at 60 correct WPM; Word at 95% overall; Excel/Access at 95% overall; and General Accounting at 95% overall.

Responsibilities

• Record and report financial transactions within budgetary controls.
• Support and implement accounting and internal control procedures and standards.
• Reconcile financial activity.
• Participate in audit activities.
• Prepare financial reports and work papers.
• Review and analyze funds and accounts, including balance sheet, revenue, and expenditure accounts.
• Balance and maintain manual and computerized accounting and financial records.
• Assist in vendor management oversight.
• Perform related work as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level