1820 Junior Administrative Analyst

Accounting Department

About

Job Class: 1820 Junior Administrative Analyst

Salary Range: $64,461.28-$78,146.432/annually

Appointment Type: Permanent Civil Service (what does this mean?)

Length of Appointment: PCS upon completion of probationary period

Hours: Full Time / Full Year

Who We Are

The San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) is the seventh largest school district in California, serving more

than 50,000 students who speak more than 44 documented languages across 130 schools in the city of San

Francisco every year. We aim for every student who attends SFUSD schools to discover his or her spark, along with

a strong sense of self and purpose, and that all students graduate from high school ready for college and career,

and equipped with the skills, capacities and dispositions outlined in SFUSD’s Graduate Profile. Every day in our

quest to achieve this mission we provide each and every student the quality instruction and equitable support

required to thrive in the 21

st century.

What It Means to Work Here

The SFUSD community is unified by our Core Values:

● Student-centered: We put students’ needs first

● Fearless: We persist through challenges

● United: We celebrate and build on each other’s strengths

● Social Justice: We stand with those most vulnerable in our community

● Diversity-driven: We respect and seek to understand each person

We are also inspired by Vision, Values and Guardrails which captures our aspirations and vision for the future of

public education in San Francisco. Alongside the District’s strategic plan. SFUSD is reimagining how public education

will change over the next decade to meet the dynamic future of San Francisco. As a CORE district, SFUSD is also a

leader in critical systems change for more comprehensive school accountability and innovations that help

strengthen the instructional core, which is the foundation of our strategic plan and Vision 2025.

Who We Want

We want talented people from diverse backgrounds and experiences, who are committed to and will champion our

We want talented people from diverse backgrounds and experiences, who are inspired by our mission steeped in

equity, and who are motivated to unleash our children’s potential. We want people who are strong collaborators,

skilled communicators, problem solvers and who are comfortable in a community of continuous learning.

As the 1820 Administrative Analyst, you will provide assistance, under supervision, to Federal and State accounting

operations, the General Ledger operations, Student Body Accounting and Accounts Payable accounting units. Staff

in this role will performing tasks requiring research, tracking revenues for Federal, State and Local grants and public

funds to ensure all activity is accurate and to capture activity for review and analysis in accordance with the

guidelines provided by the Grantor, California Department of Education, External Auditors, Generally Accepted

Accounting Principles and Board of Education regulatory requirements. This level of performance by staff will

assist the District’s accounting staff in meeting the pre-established reporting requirements and providing on-going

assistance in monitoring budgeted funds and work processes that provide oversight of public funds received by the

District.

Essential Duties Include:

1. Assist higher level Analyst in the reconciliation of financial data to prepare billing or cost reports as

requested by other stakeholders, outside agencies or auditors under the supervision from a higher level

Analyst.

2. Assist with the higher level Analyst in research and tracking of financial data from the General Ledger

data-base. Provide assistance to lower level A/P staff to provide training and support on-going for

various A/P transactions.

3. Assisteneral Ledger staff with various reports and receipt of revenues and expenditures as of specific

accounting periods for state, federal and Local accounting activities to including related cost for staffing ,

benefit cost, equipment purchases and cost for telephone usage and travel cost.

4. Under supervision will Assist lead Analyst in researching and communicating state and federal legislative

regulations, which impact funding resources, policies and processes. Staff will be required to participate

and assist in developing recommendations as needed when identified issues are disclosed and participate

in determining analytical standards by means of discussion with lead analyst, supervisor, upper

management and staff.

5. Assist with the preparation and review of a variety of management reports; compiling and evaluating

information related to the District’s Accounting Operations and assist with the preparation for

presentations to the District Board, accounting managerial team and other personnel internal and external

in relation to the District; Assist lead analyst with writing final reports and provide supporting

documentation for evaluation by management staff.

6. Assist the senior staff in carrying out analysis for the expansion of administrative, programs, and

organizational policies and procedures. Upon request will assist in the reviewing of set policies and

procedures within the department and perform in-depth analysis as needed with supervision.

7. Under supervision from higher level Analyst will Assist with gathering data for financial reporting and

billing of grants; gathering information from the general ledger and preparing documentation for financial

reporting; assist in performing financial analysis audits to resolve accounting issues in the general ledger

and ASB (Student Body Accounting) operation).

Minimum Qualifications

These minimum qualifications establish the education, training, experience, special skills and/or license(s) which

are required for employment in the classification. Additional qualifications (i.e. special conditions) may apply to a

particular position and will be stated in the job ad.

Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university

Substitution:

May substitute up to 2 years of the required education with qualifying full-time, professional-level experience in

budget analysis, financial analysis and reporting, legislative/policy analysis, data analysis, or contract/grant

administration. One year (2,000 hours) of qualifying experience will be considered equivalent to 30 semester/45

quarter units

What We Offer

SFUSD offers a competitive salary of $64,461.28-$78,146.432/annually commensurate with experience in a similar

position. We offer a comprehensive benefits plan including dental and vision plans, a defined benefit pension plan,

disability, life insurance, flexible spending account options and vacation time. We also offer an inclusive and

equity-centered environment where we encourage staff to bring their whole selves to work.

How to Apply

● Visit www.careers.sfusd.edu and create a new account to begin your application.

● Visit careers.sf.gov and begin the application process.

● You will be prompted to electronically attach a letter of interest, resume, list of professional references

and any applicable credentials or licenses

● Our Human Resources team will then review your entire application to determine your eligibility status

and contact you directly should you move forward in the process

Verification

Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the

recruitment and selection process. If education verification is required, information on how to verify education

requirements, including verifying foreign education credits or degree equivalency, can be found

at http://sfdhr.org/how-verify-education-requirements.

Note: Falsifying one’s education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification from this

and future job opportunities with the San Francisco Unified School District.

Non-Discrimination Policy

San Francisco Unified School District programs, activities, and practices shall be free from unlawful discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and

bullying based on actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital or parental status,

physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or gender expression; or on the basis of a person’s association with

a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. This policy extends to San Francisco County Office of Education,

including community school programs and activities.

For more information about the District's non-discrimination policy, please review Board Policy 4030.