Financial Accounting Specialist II

2 weeks ago

Santa Barbara, California, United States Santa Barbara City College Full time


Accounting Technician II

Salary: $58, $71,437.00 Annually
Job Type: Classified Staff
Job Number: 136
Location: Santa Barbara, CA
Department: Fiscal Services

Overview

Under the supervision of a designated manager, execute a range of technical accounting responsibilities in the assessment, evaluation, and modification of assigned College financial accounts; uphold, audit, and reconcile designated accounts; prepare, maintain, and ensure the precision of various financial records and reports.

Key Responsibilities

PRIMARY DUTIES:

Conduct a variety of technical accounting tasks in the assessment, evaluation, and modification of assigned College accounts; provide technical accounting assistance for various accounts and functions such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, financial aid, and benefits; audit accounts for inaccuracies and implement necessary adjustments.

Maintain, audit, and reconcile assigned accounts; compile, match, sort, tabulate, check, code, and post a variety of financial and statistical data such as income, expenditures, and transfers; review, adjust, and ensure the accuracy of ledgers and journal entries; balance, adjust, and reconcile accounts.

Input a variety of financial and statistical data into an assigned computer system; establish and maintain various automated records and files; initiate queries, develop spreadsheets, and generate a variety of computerized reports and statements; ensure the accuracy of input and output data.

Research, compile, prepare, verify, and revise financial data related to assigned accounts and activities; prepare and maintain a variety of auditable financial records, reports, statements, and files related to accounts, income, expenditures, personnel, and assigned activities.

Receive, process, sort, verify, and file purchase orders, reimbursements, timesheets, claims, requisitions, warrants, and invoices as assigned; prepare and issue payments as directed; maintain communication with vendors to modify and clarify invoices.

Process accounts receivable as assigned; collect, receive, code, and verify incoming funds; prepare and process receipts; check money totals against receipts and invoices to ensure accuracy; prepare and distribute bank deposits as required; prepare invoices and arrange for billings as directed.

Distribute, process, audit, and evaluate various fiscal forms and applications as assigned; compare and reconcile forms, statements, records, reports, and other financial documents; identify errors and resolve discrepancies; initiate and process account transfers as needed.

Serve as a technical resource to staff, outside agencies, and others concerning accounting functions; respond to inquiries, resolve issues, conflicts, and discrepancies, and provide technical information concerning related accounts, transactions, records, laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.

Communicate with College personnel, outside agencies, and others to exchange information and resolve issues or concerns; answer telephone calls as directed.

Operate a variety of office equipment including a calculator, copier, fax machine, computer, and assigned software.

OTHER DUTIES:

Perform related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school supplemented by college-level coursework in accounting or related field and two years of general accounting experience.
Sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of staff and students and to staff and students with disabilities.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • 2 Years Work Experience
  • Excellent Attention to Detail
  • Strong Problem Solving Skills
  • Ability to prioritize and multitask
  • Exemplary Communication Skills
  • Strong Excel Skills
  • Strong Writing Skills
  • Proficiency with Banner ERP Software or similar software
WORKING HOURS:
Monday-Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Hours may vary, 12 months per year, plus fringe benefits; 6 month probation period. All work schedules and work assignments are subject to change based on the needs of the College.

SALARY INFORMATION:
The current salary schedule range for the Accounting Technician II is Salary Table 29, Range 25, $58,642-$66,335. Nine step salary range continues to a maximum of $71,437. Initial placement based on experience with annual advancement to the next higher step.

Knowledge and Abilities

KNOWLEDGE OF:
  • Methods, procedures, and terminology used in technical accounting work.
  • Financial and statistical record-keeping technical.
  • Preparation of financial statements and comprehensive accounting reports.
  • General accounting and business functions of an educational organization.
  • Policies and objectives of assigned programs and activities.
  • Use and processing of requisitions, purchase orders, invoices, and related documents.
  • Preparation, review, and control of assigned accounts.
  • Data control procedures and data entry operations.
  • Modern office practices, procedures, and equipment.
  • Operation of a computer and assigned software.
  • Oral and written communication skills.
  • Interpersonal skills including tact, patience, and courtesy.
  • Arithmetic computations.
ABILITY TO:
  • Perform a variety of technical accounting duties in the review, evaluation, and adjustment of assigned College accounts.
  • Maintain accurate financial and statistical records.
  • Prepare and evaluate comprehensive accounting reports and statements.
  • Verify, balance, and adjust accounts.
  • Review, process, evaluate, and verify a variety of financial information.
  • Identify, investigate, and resolve financial errors and discrepancies.
  • Issue and distribute payments as assigned.
  • Monitor and audit income and expenditures.
  • Assemble, organize, and prepare data for records and reports.
  • Reconcile, balance, and audit assigned accounts.
  • Compare numbers and detect errors efficiently.
  • Learn, interpret, apply, and explain laws, codes, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
  • Operate standard office equipment including a computer and assigned software.
  • Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
  • Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
  • Meet schedules and timelines.
  • Perform arithmetic calculations quickly and accurately.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
ENVIRONMENT:
Office environment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard.
Seeing to read a variety of materials.
Hearing and speaking to exchange information.
Sitting for extended periods of time.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS (Upon Offer of Employment):
  • The selected candidate must be fingerprinted and tested for tuberculosis prior to the start of employment.
  • The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires verification of identity and the right to work in the United States.
  • Selected candidates must be able to perform essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.
  • Proof of college coursework or degrees indicated will be required of selected candidates.
  • All offers of employment are subject to approval by the Board of Trustees.
APPLICATION PROCESS

REQUIRED APPLICATION DOCUMENTS:

(The following required documents must be submitted electronically via the online application system.)
  1. Online District Application form at
  2. Within the online application is a required supplemental question on diversity. The committee will be reviewing your answer as part of the screening process. Please take your time and answer the question thoroughly.
  3. Letters of reference are not required for this recruitment. Please do not submit reference letters within your online application.
  4. Within the online application, there is a required section to list five references. These references will be contacted if you are selected as a finalist for the position. These references should be able to critically assess your work qualifications and job performance
Additional Instructions:
If you experience technical difficulties attaching any of your documents electronically, please contact Human Resources for instructions. If you do not have a scanner, there are commercial facilities available to assist you with this process. All required documents must be submitted with your electronic application by the application deadline or your application will be considered incomplete and will not be considered.

Application Procedure:
To be considered for this position, a complete online application including all required application documents (listed above) must be submitted via by the application deadline (please see instructions to applicants). It is important that the online District Application form (Item #1) be complete and specific to fully indicate the education, experience, and other qualifications of the applicant. "See Resume" is not acceptable.

If you apply for more than one position, copies of all the required documents must be attached separately for each position. Applications and all documents submitted become the property of SBCC and are retained electronically.
Accommodation for Applicants with Disabilities:
If you are selected for an interview and need special services or facilities to participate in the interview, please contact Human Resources. Reasonable accommodation will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.

Selection Procedure:
SBCC is an equal opportunity employer committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, ethnicity, color, medical condition, genetic information, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, military and veteran status, or because he/she is perceived to have one or more of the foregoing characteristics, or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, consistent with applicable federal and state laws. Reasonable accommodation will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.
- EQUAL OPPORTUNITY - TITLE IX EMPLOYER

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