Senior School Bookkeeper (Senior Financial Manager)

Los Angeles Unified School District

3d • $39 - $47 • Onsite

About The Position

We are LAUSD. We are at the forefront of innovation in public education, focused on a clear and inspiring vision of the future for all of our students as they venture forward on their journey as lifelong learners. Here, you will have the opportunity to exercise your potential in a role supporting the business of education. Our work directly contributes toward the goal of ensuring that our students graduate ready for the world – ready to thrive in college, career and life. LAUSD is the second largest school district in the nation with an enrollment of nearly 575,000 students. We serve an area totaling 710 square miles, with over 1,190 schools and educational centers, and we employ over 74,000 individuals, making us one of the largest employers in our city.

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Requirements

• Graduation from a recognized college or university, including or supplemented by the successful completion of college-level courses in introductory principles of financial accounting, managerial accounting, or equivalent. Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for up to two years of the required education on a year-for-year basis, provided that the requirement of college-level courses in introductory principles of financial accounting, managerial accounting or equivalent is met.
• One year of experience as a Financial Manager; or two years of professional accounting, bookkeeping, or technical-clerical accounting experience; or two years of experience as an adult assistant employee in a student body finance office.
• A valid driver’s license to legally operate a motor vehicle in the State of California and the use of a motor vehicle, or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation.
• An employee in this class may be subject to the reporting requirements of the District’s Conflict of Interest Code.

Nice To Haves

• The ability to technically supervise and coordinate the work of students assisting in a student body activity.
• The ability to conduct business and maintain favorable relations with vendors.
• Knowledge of accounting and payroll practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of budget procedures.
• The ability to exercise independent judgment and apply sound business practices to student body financial activities.
• The ability to operate office computer, calculator, and other office machines.
• Knowledge of sales, withholding, and federal and State employment tax regulations.
• The ability to establish and maintain effective relations with students and school employees.

Responsibilities

• Operates the financial program of the student body in accordance with Board of Education policies and procedures.
• Supervises the function and participates in the operation of the student body finance office, the student store, and the student store, and the confection and healthy food sales programs, including ordering, selling, displaying, and inventorying.
• Technically supervises clerical employees and/or student helpers who assist in operating the student store.
• Accounts for all cash collections at the school, and banks such collections or prepares them for pickup.
• Establishes and maintains accounting procedures related to financial aspects of student activities, such as activity cards, paid admissions, school publications, student organization collections, and class and office sales accounts.
• Interprets regulations governing student body financial policies, the Imprest Account, and tax changes; and acts as financial advisor to the student council and principal on student body matters.

Benefits

• Paid premiums for your choice of several medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans.
• Membership in the California Public Employee Retirement System (CalPERS).
• Full-time employees earn up to two weeks of paid vacation to start. Three weeks after five years of year-round paid service.
• Up to 13 days of paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

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