Principal Accounting Officer

About the Employer

Our Mission: In collaboration with our community, South San Francisco Unified School District (SSFUSD) is dedicated to delivering outstanding instruction, engaging experiences, and equitable access to opportunities and resources that support our diverse student population, ensuring that students are prepared to learn, succeed, navigate their futures with intention, and positively influence their community.

The SSFUSD community encompasses 15 educational institutions serving 8,000 students in the regions of Daly City, San Bruno, and South San Francisco.

Job Summary

Under the supervision of the Accounting/Budgeting Supervisor, execute a comprehensive range of professional accounting and internal auditing functions across the District; ensure adherence to relevant laws, codes, rules, and regulations, including the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) guidelines; maintain financial records for federal, state, and local categorical programs; and prepare various financial statements, records, and reports.

Job Description / Essential Elements:

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

CLASS TITLE: SENIOR ACCOUNTANT

BASIC FUNCTION:

Under the guidance of the Accounting/Budgeting Supervisor, carry out a diverse array of professional accounting and internal auditing responsibilities across the District; ensure compliance with applicable laws, codes, rules, and regulations, including the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) standards; maintain financial records for federal, state, and local categorical programs; and prepare a variety of financial statements, records, and reports.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Conduct a broad range of professional accounting and internal auditing tasks across the District; ensure compliance with relevant laws, codes, rules, and regulations, including GASB standards.

Account for categorical income, expenditures, and resource balances by resource, site, and program year; initiate and process expenditure transfer requests; adjust and modify journal entries as necessary.

Engage in the planning and preparation of the District's annual budget concerning categorical programs; analyze budget and accounting data for accuracy and appropriate record-keeping; conduct research and prepare necessary adjustments to accounts.

Prepare and submit various financial reports; compile materials for the Board of Education and assist in interpreting financial reports and accounting procedures as needed.

Maintain an annual log of activities detailing the status of new and ongoing programs; provide management with an accurate reference regarding new and ongoing programs, deadlines for applications, compliance reporting requirements, and reimbursement claims.

Maintain categorical program files, including permanent records of grants, entitlement notices, receipts, copies of Board approvals, applications, financial reports, and compliance evaluations.

Interpret and apply relevant rules, codes, and regulations concerning indirect costs, carryover provisions, general and restricted fund usage, and other compliance requirements.

Communicate with various District departments and personnel to resolve accounting issues and clarify interpretations of laws, rules, and regulations related to assigned activities; assist in preparing financial information for the State Annual Financial Report.

Act as a liaison between the District and the provider of mandated cost claims services; ensure the District receives maximum reimbursements for state and federal mandated activities.

Serve as the liaison with the District's provider of medical administrative billing services; ensure orderly compilation of reimbursable hours.

Provide information and assistance to external auditors; respond to audit inquiries related to categorical programs, mandated costs, and medical administrative billing activities.

Operate a computer and relevant software systems; utilize standard office equipment effectively.

Assist in developing accounting and budgeting procedures for departmental functions; recommend improvements regarding accounting or internal control procedures as appropriate.

Train and provide work direction and guidance to staff as directed.

OTHER DUTIES:

Assist in preparing financial information related to collective bargaining matters; maintain confidentiality of sensitive and privileged information.

Perform related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

Methods, procedures, and terminology used in accounting, budgeting, and auditing functions.

Generally accepted accounting principles.

Principles and requirements of Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB).

Preparation of financial statements and comprehensive accounting reports.

Preparation, review, and control of assigned accounts.

Budgeting practices regarding monitoring and control.

General accounting and business functions of a school district.

Financial and statistical research and record-keeping techniques.

Applicable laws, codes, rules, and regulations.

Correct business English, grammar, and composition.

Operation of office equipment, including a computer and relevant software.

Oral and written communication skills.

Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.

Business mathematics.

Principles of training and providing work direction.

ABILITY TO:

Perform a wide variety of professional District-wide accounting and internal auditing duties.

Apply advanced bookkeeping and financial record-keeping practices to maintain assigned accounting records.

Conduct complex accounting, financial, and budgeting analyses.

Prepare and maintain accurate financial and statistical records and statements.

Verify, reconcile, balance, audit, and adjust assigned accounts.

Perform mathematical computations with speed and accuracy.

Compare numbers and detect errors efficiently.

Utilize accounting and auditing practices and terminology applicable to public sector accounting.

Interpret, apply, and explain rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.

Develop and implement work procedures and financial record-keeping systems.

Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.

Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.

Work independently with minimal direction.

Plan and organize work effectively.

Meet schedules and timelines.

Maintain confidentiality of sensitive and privileged information.

Operate a variety of office equipment, including a computer and relevant software.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination equivalent to: bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or public administration and three years of responsible experience in financial record-keeping, bookkeeping, or accounting.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

ENVIRONMENT:

Office environment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard.

Hearing and speaking to exchange information in person or on the telephone.

Sitting for extended periods.

Seeing to read a variety of materials.

Requirements / Qualifications

Any combination equivalent to: bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or public administration and five years of responsible experience in financial record-keeping, bookkeeping, or accounting.

Applicants who pass the paper screening will be contacted to participate in a written test. You will be receiving an email notification with this information. Please remember to look in your spam folder to ensure you receive any correspondence regarding this position.

All applicants wishing to be considered must include a letter of introduction, resume, and 3 letters of recommendation, as well as complete the application in its entirety- this includes all previous employment history, professional references (supervisors preferred) and all other pertinent information as requested. We will not accept a resume in lieu of the completed application.

• Letter of Introduction
• Letter(s) of Recommendation
• Resume

Comments and Other Information

The schedule for this position is:
7.5 hrs/day; 8:30am - 4:30pm
Monday - Friday

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