Financial Accountant

San Diego Unified School District • San Diego, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

San Diego Unified School District, the second largest district in California and one of the top largest urban school districts in the United States, is looking for professionals who care deeply for students and are committed to the communities in which they serve. Because each person is born with inherent worth and dignity, and because equitable access and opportunity are essential to a just, educated society, San Diego Unified employee commitments include being respectful of differences and diverse perspectives, and being accountable for one’s actions and the resulting impact. The Financial Accountant will perform complex professional accounting duties related to the various funds of the District; perform duties which involve analysis and application of accounting principles and practices, revenue budget projections, financial statement analysis, and preparing financial reports for special resources or district funds; lead the work of accounting staff.

Requirements

• Any combination of training, experience, and/or education equivalent to: graduation from a recognized four year college or university with a major in accounting or business administration with a concentration in accounting and three years of recent, progressively responsible professional accounting experience of acceptable level and quality.

Nice To Haves

• Supplemental course work in the use of computers and related software is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex professional accounting duties related to the various funds of the District
• Perform duties which involve analysis and application of accounting principles and practices, revenue budget projections, financial statement analysis, and preparing financial reports for special resources or district funds
• Lead the work of accounting staff

Benefits

• Positions 20 hours per week or greater qualify for District-paid health and wellness benefits for the employee and their eligible dependents.
• Bilingual positions qualify for a 5% bilingual differential.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees