Salary: $7,893 - $9,592 Monthly
About the Employer
Thank you for your interest in the San Mateo County Office of Education (SMCOE). SMCOE employees share a vision of equity and excellence in education for every student, educator, and school. Children and youth are at the heart of our work, and we pride ourselves on being an inclusive, supportive workplace where staff have the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive. San Mateo County is home to 23 school districts, serving 85,000 students, and a robust early learning community. SMCOE and its staff have been recognized widely for their innovative and effective approaches to addressing challenging issues facing schools and students. SMCOE welcomes and embraces individuals from all backgrounds, races, ethnicities, disabilities, gender identities, sexual orientations, immigration statuses, and religions. At SMCOE, equity means providing every learner aged 0-22 with the education and support needed to thrive in school, career, and life, and every staff member with opportunities to grow and further deepen their impact. SMCOE is seeking employees who share our vision and commitment to excellence and equity in education for all students.
THE MERIT SYSTEM AND THE PERSONNEL COMMISSION
The San Mateo County Office of Education has utilized the Merit System since 1966 to ensure that classified employees are selected, promoted and retained without favoritism or prejudice. The Personnel Commission oversees a Civil Service (Merit) System of personnel management for San Mateo County Office of Education employees.
Job Summary
SPECIAL NOTE: Current vacancy has payroll audit department focus. Understanding of payroll related transactions and California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS)/California State Teachers' Retirement System (CalSTRS) retirement law is preferred. Under the direction of an assigned administrator, perform a variety of professional accounting duties involved in establishing, analyzing, auditing, reconciling and maintaining manual and automated financial records; review, audit, analyze, reconcile and adjust designated budgets, funds and accounts; process, audit and assure accuracy of related transactions; prepare and audit a variety of financial, statistical and budgetary reports and statements.
Essential Functions
Perform a variety of professional accounting duties involved in establishing, analyzing, auditing, reconciling and maintaining manual and automated financial records; assure financial activity, transactions and reports related to assigned accounts comply with applicable standards, requirements, laws, codes, rules, regulations, policies and procedures. Review, audit, analyze, reconcile and adjust assigned accounts; calculate, post, audit, code and adjust journal entries; update accounts to reflect income, expenditures, transfers and other transactions; balance accounts, audit for errors and make appropriate corrections and adjustments. Prepare and maintain a variety of financial and statistical reports, statements and records related to income, expenditures, accounts, funds, budgets and assigned accounting functions; review, audit and analyze financial statements, records and reports to assure accuracy, completeness and compliance with established guidelines, procedures and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. Compare and reconcile ledgers, statements, records, documents, transactions and reports to identify errors and discrepancies; review, process, audit and assure accuracy of a variety of transactions and related documents.
Education Requirements / Qualifications
Any combination of education and experience providing the job knowledge, skills, and ability for successful job performance will be considered for positions in this classification. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to: Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field.
Experience
Three years of professional accounting experience performing varied financial analysis, auditing, record-keeping and report preparation duties.
ENVIRONMENT WORKING CONDITIONS
Office environment.
Physical Requirements
Applicants must possess the physical abilities outlined below with or without accommodation. San Mateo County Office of Education will consider reasonable accommodation requests. Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard. Seeing to read a variety of materials. Hearing and speaking to exchange information. Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching to retrieve and file materials. Sitting for extended periods of time.
Examination Process
The examination process for this classification may consist of: 1. A written in-person examination (Tentative Date: December 6, 2023); and 2. An oral board virtual examination (Tentative date: December 12, 2023).
BENEFITS
Total Compensation Package: Placement on salary schedule. If a medical plan is selected, the employee will receive a contribution of $1,225.00/month toward the selected medical plan (through CalPERS), Delta Dental, and Life Insurance. The employee pays the balance of their health premiums from their gross earnings on a pre-tax basis. If a medical plan is not selected, employees will receive a contribution of $300.00/month toward single coverage for Delta Dental, and Life Insurance. A vision plan (VSP) is also available. Employees pay the worker contribution to the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). This position is represented by California School Employees Association (CSEA) Chapter #887.
Please Attach The Following Document(s) In Your Application
- Letter of Introduction (Required Document)
- Resume (Required Document)
Closing Date/Time: 12/4/2023 5:00 PM Pacific #J-18808-Ljbffr