Accounting Specialist I/II

Santa Clara County Office of Education • San Jose, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Business, Facilities and Operations Division is now accepting applications for Accounting Specialist I/II. The Accounting Specialist I/II will distribute revenue from Federal, State, and/or local agencies to school districts within Santa Clara County in accordance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations; will perform highly responsible technical accounting functions in the maintenance, reporting, report generation, verification and reconciliation of specialized accounting and payroll records, reports and/or services, and will perform related duties as assigned. Accounting Specialist I and Accounting Specialist II serve as an alternate class series. Persons may be initially employed in either level depending on their qualifications. The current vacancy will focus on payroll audit/processing and retirement compliance. This position is full-time, in-person and has a work year of 12 months, 260 days, 8 hours per day.

Requirements

• Accounting Specialist I: Education: Associate's degree from an accredited college or university with coursework in accounting, budgeting, business law or a related field AND Experience: one year experience in public accounting, finance or fiscal record-keeping.
• Accounting Specialist II: Education: Associate's degree from an accredited college or university with coursework in accounting, budgeting, business law or a related field AND Experience: two years of experience equivalent to the Accounting Specialist I.

Responsibilities

• Distribute revenue from Federal, State, and/or local agencies to school districts within Santa Clara County in accordance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations.
• Perform highly responsible technical accounting functions in the maintenance, reporting, report generation, verification and reconciliation of specialized accounting and payroll records, reports and/or services.
• Perform related duties as assigned.
• Focus on payroll audit/processing and retirement compliance.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Fertility healthcare and family forming benefits
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Health and Wellness Program, including Employee Assistance Program and Mental Health and Well-Being Resources
• Life insurance and long-term disability coverage
• California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS)
• 403b or 457 Retirement Accounts
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Sick Leave
• 16 Paid Holidays (including 2 floating holidays)
• Tuition Reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree