CASBO Career Center

DEFINITION

Under general direction of the Assistant Superintendent of Business Services, to plan, organize, manage and participate in the accounting, budgeting and fiscal record management and reporting activities and functions; to supervise, review and evaluate the performance of accounting and purchasing personnel; to perform the more technical and specialized accounting, budgeting and financial record management and reporting functions; and to do other related work as required.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Plans, schedules, audits, supervise and participate in the preparation and maintenance of a variety of accounting and financial record management reporting, including general and special ledgers for all District funds and special
• Coordinates the budget planning and preparation processes, including the preparation of all state budget documents and reports, the formulation of budgetary formulas and the preparation of budget control guidelines and
• Coordinates vendor payments to ensure that vendors receive payment for products and services on a timely
• Trains, supervises and evaluates the performance of Accounting and Purchasing Department personnel and assists them in determining alternative solutions concerning unusual and unforeseen problems and
• Develops or assists in the development of improved accounting and financial record management and reporting systems and procedures.
• Coordinates the preparation of materials for posting or inputting into computer-assisted accounting programs.
• Monitors and audits the accounting and financial record management and reporting functions to ensure that established operational procedures and guidelines are
• Coordinates the preparation of budget revisions for Board of Education
• Performs the more technical and specialized accounting and financial record management and reporting
• Counsels, advises and assists school and District personnel regarding matters relating to accounting and financial record management and reporting
• Counsels, advises and assists site managers in the preparation and management of site
• Coordinates the preparation of a variety of management related reports, including but not limited to the following: budget control, financial statements, investments, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and nutrition services.
• Coordinates all aspects of the District’s annual
• Coordinates the preparation and maintenance of the records of fixed assets and long-term
• Coordinates the preparation of claims for reimbursement for special education, special projects and pupil
• Consults with Los Angeles County Office of Education to ensure the accurate preparation and maintenance of accounting and financial data and the use of accounting and financial record management reporting
• Performs financial and statistical research studies as required,

Three letters of recommendation are required with application.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

• Principles, methods, practices and procedures of school district accounting, budget planning and preparation, fiscal record management, purchasing and data processing systems;
• Legal mandates, policies and regulations pertaining to accounting, payroll and fiscal record management and reporting;
• Accounting procedures and reporting requirements related to education categorical programs;
• Computer-assisted accounting and fiscal record management systems and equipment;
• Principles, practices and techniques of organization, supervision, employee motivation and training.

Ability to:

• Perform responsible and technical accounting, purchasing, budget development and preparation and fiscal planning functions and activities;
• Organize, supervise, train and evaluate the work of accounting and purchasing personnel;
• Prepare fiscal, financial and narrative reports in a clear and concise manner;
• Review, audit and verify financial statements and related summaries and reports;
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions with minimal accountability controls;
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships;
• Utilize computer-based financial reporting systems, including the County and State financial reporting software programs, to successfully complete mandated financial management and reporting tasks.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical requirements indicated below are examples of the physical aspects that this position classification must perform in carrying out essential job functions.

• Persons performing service in this position classification will exert 50 to 75 pounds of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move
• This type of work will involve sitting most of the time, but will involve walking or standing for extended
• Perceiving the nature of sound, near and far vision, depth perception, providing oral information, the manual dexterity to operate equipment and use hand tools, and handle and work with various materials and objects are important aspects of this

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a person with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and skills is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and skills would be:

Experience:

Four years of responsible accounting and financial record management and reporting experience, including one year in an educational organization management or supervisory capacity.

Education:

Equivalent to the completion of a Bachelor of Arts or higher degree from an accredited institution, including emphasis in accounting, budget planning, business management or closely related fields.

Condition of Employment:

• Possession of a valid California Driver’s

About Azusa Unified School District

Azusa Unified School District serves approximately 7,000 students; including preschool to adult age students. The district offers a benefits packages and employs around 1,200 individuals.

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