Santa Barbara Unified School District

Classified Job Description

Title: Accounting Technician II

Salary Schedule Range: 45

Hours per day: 8

Months per year: 12

Purpose of Position: To coordinate and perform complex accounting functions related to financial statements for various funds.

Reporting: Reports to the Accounting Coordinator

Employment Status: Full-time (FLSA Non-exempt)

Location: District Administration, Fiscal Services

Essential Functions:

Create complex spreadsheets and perform in-depth analysis.

Research and resolve account or fund discrepancies; perform analysis of funds.

Maintain, audit and reconcile assigned accounts and funds, and participate in year-end closing.

Compile district, state and federal reports as required, as well as reports or analysis for district management staff.

Verify fund balances.

Create budget projections.

Perform fund, account and bank audits.

Provide timely and relevant budget and fiscal information to administrators and department managers; provide technical training and support to school financial technicians and other personnel.

Process accounts receivable, petty cash, and internal charge backs or reallocations.

Operate a computer and use various proprietary and mass market software programs and accounting systems to provide complex analysis.

Maintain punctual and consistent attendance.

Other Functions:

Work cooperatively with outside auditors.

Perform related duties as assigned.

Working Conditions & Physical Demands:

Inside work with no exposure to weather conditions.

Hearing and speaking to exchange information in person or on the telephone; seeing to read a variety of documents; dexterity of hands and fingers to operate office equipment; sitting for extended periods of time; reaching over head to store or retrieve materials.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of the principles, concepts and procedures of public sector accounting; school district fiscal, payroll and budget processes.

Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations related to public education finance and accounting.

Knowledge of K12 public school district organization, policies, objectives and funding models.

Knowledge of standard account calculations and formulas.

Ability to receive, post and reconcile financial transactions with speed and accuracy.

Ability to operate contemporary office equipment, computer hardware and proprietary and mass market software programs, such as MS Office and Google Suite; heavy use of spreadsheets.

Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

Ability to collaborate with others on assigned projects or initiatives.

Ability to prepare complex financial statements and reports.

Ability to maintain files, reports and records.

Ability to work independently with limited direct supervision.

Education, Training and Experience:

Any combination equivalent to college-level degree in accounting or related field, and four (4) years of experience in public sector accounting.

Additional Requirements:

Successful passage of written or performance assessment.

The Santa Barbara Unified School District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived race or ethnicity, color, ancestry, national origin, nationality, immigration status, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, or disability, affiliation with Scouting America or other designated youth groups, association with a person or group having one or more of these characteristics, or any other basis protected by law, in its educational programs, activities, and employment. Direct questions or complaints to Student & Family Services, 720 Santa Barbara Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101; (805) 963-4338, ext. 6278 or 6208 (English and Spanish); titleixucp@sbunified.org.

Title IX Coordinator — the principal at each school site serves as that site's Title IX Coordinator; Title II/ADA Coordinator/Section 504 Coordinator — Student & Family Services, 720 Santa Barbara Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, (805) 963-4338 ext. 6278 or 6208, titleixucp@sbunified.org