Manager - Accounting Services at Santa Clara County Office Of Education
Requirements / Qualifications
Requirements / Qualifications
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Any combination equivalent to:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in accounting, business administration or a related field, AND
- Experience: Four years of increasingly responsible professional experience in accounting and auditing with broad exposure to budgeting and school district accounting, including two years supervising and evaluating the work of accounting staff.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Any combination equivalent to:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in accounting, business administration or a related field, AND
- Experience: Four years of increasingly responsible professional experience in accounting and auditing with broad exposure to budgeting and school district accounting, including two years supervising and evaluating the work of accounting staff.
Comments and Other Information
THE POSITION
The Business Facilities and Operations Division is now accepting applications for Manager - Accounting Services.
Under the direction of assigned supervisor, the Manager – Accounting Services is responsible for accounting and budget analysis and review related to revenues and expenditures; evaluates financial data for assigned special programs and grants; approves, monitors, updates, and reconciles fiscal information in compliance with established policies and procedures; assists with audit process; supervises and evaluates the performance of assigned personnel.
The ideal candidate for this position will have a high level of proficiency in accounting and budget analysis for assigned special programs and grants. Strong leadership, communication, and the ability to manage multiple responsibilities are required for success in this role. Experience in governmental agency and school accounting is preferred.
This position is full-time, in-person and has a work year of 12 months, 5 days, 8 hours per day.
Leadership team members are eligible to receive a $2,500 annual stipend for a master’s degree and a $2,500 additional stipend for a doctorate, provide official documentation is submitted.
To learn more about this position, click here to view the job description.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
The following application materials are required:
1. Completed Governmentjobs.com Online Application
2. Cover Letter
3. Resume
4. Answers to supplemental questions (embedded in the online application)*
*NOTE: Supplemental questions are included in the application form and will be used in the initial screening process. Please answer these questions as fully as possible.
The application and materials must be received by the final application filing date. Incomplete or late applications will not be accepted. If you are unsure if your application and all required materials have been received, please contact the recruiter for this position, prior to the filing date.
EXAMINATION PROCEDURES
- Assessments and interviews will take place virtually via Zoom Meetings.
- Following the final filing date, the qualifications of all candidates will be evaluated.
- The most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in a written exam, tentatively scheduled for July 16, 2024. .
- Those who pass the written exam will be invited to participate in an oral examination with subject matter experts, tentatively scheduled for July 23, 2024 .
- Based on the final scores of qualified candidates, Classified Personnel Services will establish a ranked candidate list.
- Selected candidates from the list will be invited to a second interview with the hiring authorities, tentatively scheduled for July 29, 2024.
- Candidates will be invited over email to participate in examination and selection steps, using the email supplied within their Governmentjobs.com applications, or as updated by candidates in their Governmentjobs.com master profiles. Therefore, it is recommended that candidates check their email at least daily.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Fertility healthcare and family forming benefits
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Employee Health and Wellness Program, including Employee Assistance Program and Mental Health and Well-Being resources
- Life insurance and long-term disability coverage
- California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS)
- 403b or 457 Retirement Accounts
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Sick Leave
- 16 Paid Holidays (including 2 floating holidays)
- Tuition Reimbursement
Comments and Other Information
THE POSITION
The Business Facilities and Operations Division is now accepting applications for Manager - Accounting Services.
Under the direction of assigned supervisor, the Manager – Accounting Services is responsible for accounting and budget analysis and review related to revenues and expenditures; evaluates financial data for assigned special programs and grants; approves, monitors, updates, and reconciles fiscal information in compliance with established policies and procedures; assists with audit process; supervises and evaluates the performance of assigned personnel.
The ideal candidate for this position will have a high level of proficiency in accounting and budget analysis for assigned special programs and grants. Strong leadership, communication, and the ability to manage multiple responsibilities are required for success in this role. Experience in governmental agency and school accounting is preferred.
This position is full-time, in-person and has a work year of 12 months, 5 days, 8 hours per day.
Leadership team members are eligible to receive a $2,500 annual stipend for a master’s degree and a $2,500 additional stipend for a doctorate, provide official documentation is submitted.
To learn more about this position, click here to view the job description.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
The following application materials are required:
1. Completed Governmentjobs.com Online Application
2. Cover Letter
3. Resume
4. Answers to supplemental questions (embedded in the online application)*
*NOTE: Supplemental questions are included in the application form and will be used in the initial screening process. Please answer these questions as fully as possible.
The application and materials must be received by the final application filing date. Incomplete or late applications will not be accepted. If you are unsure if your application and all required materials have been received, please contact the recruiter for this position, prior to the filing date.
EXAMINATION PROCEDURES
- Assessments and interviews will take place virtually via Zoom Meetings.
- Following the final filing date, the qualifications of all candidates will be evaluated.
- The most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in a written exam, tentatively scheduled for July 16, 2024. .
- Those who pass the written exam will be invited to participate in an oral examination with subject matter experts, tentatively scheduled for July 23, 2024 .
- Based on the final scores of qualified candidates, Classified Personnel Services will establish a ranked candidate list.
- Selected candidates from the list will be invited to a second interview with the hiring authorities, tentatively scheduled for July 29, 2024.
- Candidates will be invited over email to participate in examination and selection steps, using the email supplied within their Governmentjobs.com applications, or as updated by candidates in their Governmentjobs.com master profiles. Therefore, it is recommended that candidates check their email at least daily.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Fertility healthcare and family forming benefits
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Employee Health and Wellness Program, including Employee Assistance Program and Mental Health and Well-Being resources
- Life insurance and long-term disability coverage
- California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS)
- 403b or 457 Retirement Accounts
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Sick Leave
- 16 Paid Holidays (including 2 floating holidays)
- Tuition Reimbursement