Under supervision from the Director of Fiscal Services within a standard operational framework of policies and procedures. This single position classification is distinguished by major responsibility for central budgeting, accounting and other related fiscal activities on a districtwide basis. The incumbent will assist in the development of the annual district budget, including, but not limited to, the calculation and projection of the Local Control Funding Formula, estimated income and expenditures for all funds; provide monitoring and oversight of the budget, technical assistance, and internal audit of A.S.B. programs; and maintain cash controls for the District. The incumbent will have responsibility for supervision of account technicians and all financial services personnel in the absence of the Director.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Monitors and analyzes budget income, encumbrances, and expenditures to insure that expenditures are equal to budget allocations; analyzes budget transfer requests, and recommends approval and approves transfer of budgeted funds in accordance with the established procedures; develops, compiles, edits and approves a variety of fiscal reports for County and state agencies; provides consultation and training for school site and district administrative personnel to assure understanding of fiscal processes; prepares special financial analyses and reports, or special projects as needed; assists Director in annual budget development; monitors and analyzes categorical income, encumbrances and expenditures to insure that expenditures are equal to budget allocations; monitors accruals, including direct monitoring of accounts receivable; visits sites, conducts in service workshops, and performs A.S.B. internal audits; and supervises and evaluates accounting fiscal services.
EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of: Principles and practices of California public school and district accounting, including relevant laws within the Education Code and California accounting manuals; Principles and procedures for accounting, fund accounting and school district accounting, state and federal requirements and finances; District fiscal policies, organization, operations and objectives; Correct English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation; Accounting and statistics required for the preparation of reports; and principles of supervision and evaluation.
Ability to: Interpret and implement complex governmental regulations and directives; operate computer and various office machines; Assist in the development of the annual district budget for all funds; Prepare complex financial reports, including analyses and recommendations; Establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the performance of duties; Maintain the confidentiality of information used in labor relations or other personnel and fiscal processes; and manage, supervise and evaluate personnel performance.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Minimum of five (5) years of documented school and/or related accounting experience, including demonstration of leadership skills and abilities. Bachelors degree in accounting or related field from an accredited institution is desirable.
REQUIRED LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATES
If required to operate a vehicle in the performance of duties, operator must possess a valid and appropriate California Driver's license and maintain possession of such license during the course of employment, have an acceptable driving record; and must be insurable at standard rates by District's insurance carrier and maintain such insurability during the course of employment. Other certificate(s) and/or license(s) may be required to comply with federal, state and/or local regulations.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT
Must be bondable.
EMPLOYMENT STATUS
Classified Management Position.
August 2017
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Applicants must complete the ENTIRE application. Failure to answer all questions will cause your application to be screened out.
All of the following documents MUST be attached to your electronic application:
Updated Resume (relevant to this position)
Two (2) professional letters of recommendation (signed and dated within the last year)
Proof of completion of Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field from an accredited institution desirable.
PLEASE NOTE:
Failure to attach all required documents may cause you to be screened out. Documents received in person, via email or fax and/or after the deadline will NOT be considered.
Hemet Unified School District is one of the largest geographic areas of any district in California. It covers over 650 square miles of very diverse topography; from valley flat lands to foothills to mountains. It serves a growing community with a current enrollment of nearly 22,000 students. Preschool centers at nine school locations, eleven elementary schools (K-5), three elementary/ middle schools (K-8), four middle schools (6-8), four comprehensive high schools (9-12), one continuation high school (11-12), a vocational education-focused charter High School, a science-based charter Middle/High School (6-12), an Adult Education Center, Independent Study Programs, a Home School Program, and a self-paced on-line instruction program offer a wide variety of learning opportunities for students of all ages.
Educational programs are designed to be flexible enough to provide a positive educational environment for all students, yet structured enough to ensure attainment of the California Content Standards and passing the California High School Exit Exam. Students also are encouraged to use whatever creative talents they possess. With the support of the community, school staffs have developed highly successful programs in music, agriculture, and athletics.
