Fiscal Analyst I @ Fiscal Services #4049

Mt. Diablo Unified School District•Concord, CA

About The Position

DEFINITION: Coordinate and perform complex, advanced-level accounting and budgeting duties requiring independent judgment and analysis related to district financial records and reports. Prepare various related reports as required for all district’s sources, and local oversight committee(s).

Requirements

A combination of training and experience equivalent to graduation from high school, two years of college level work in bookkeeping, accounting or a related field, three years clerical experience with an emphasis on the maintenance of fiscal records.
Bookkeeping and accounting principles and practices
Preparation of financial reports and schedules
Local, state and federal reporting and accounting guidelines, rules and regulations
Operation of a computer and related software
Modern office practices, procedures and equipment
Correct oral and written usage of English, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and composition
All phases of financial record keeping
Preparing financial reports according to established guidelines
Analyzing and interpreting complex financial data
Meeting schedules and timelines
Communicating effectively both orally and in writing
Read, interpret, apply and explain rules, policies, procedures and regulations
Coordinate and perform complex, advanced-level accounting and budget duties
Analyze and interpret complex fiscal records and documents
Operate a ten-key calculator
Research, analyze, compile and verify data, and prepare accurate and complete financial reports
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships
Compose correspondence and written material independently
A valid California driver’s license

Responsibilities

Coordinate and perform complex, advanced-level accounting and budget duties requiring independent judgment and analysis; maintain various financial records, ensure all related accounting entries and transfers are completed, and accounting records reconcile to respective reports
Assure compliance with various local, state and/or federal reporting requirements, guidelines, rules and regulations as well as district procedures and policies
Analyze complex, advanced-level technical accounting procedures; review and maintain records, and prepare reports.
Analyze advanced-level processes and procedures, and implement appropriate accounting systems.
Monitor assigned budgets to assure compliance, identify and rectify discrepancies, respond to questions, and provide detailed instructions.
Assist in year-end closing of district accounts and budget preparation.
Assist with training and cross-training.
Work with Accounting, Technology Information Services and Personnel to reconcile anomalies.
Perform monthly financial analysis and comparisons of program expenditures in relation to the approved budget; work closely and cooperatively with designated program managers and directors and site administrators to help prevent over-expenditures and advise them if a budget revision or reduction in expenditures is necessary.
Perform technical analyses to prepare parts of the annual program and/or district budgets.
Perform related duties as assigned.