Accounting Specialist at Westminster School District
About the Employer
WSD Vision: Leading the way as the premier Pre K-8th grade school district in Orange County, CA by providing exceptional and innovative experiences where all learners thrive. WSD Mission: It is our collective responsibility to educate and empower all students to pursue excellence through a distinctive, rigorous, and engaging academic experience. The Westminster School District, located in West Orange County, operates 17 schools: 13 elementary sites, three middle schools, and one site which provides preschool programs. The District has approximately 1,100 employees. The Westminster School District is recognized for high academic achievement and serves about 8,200 students, grades Preschool-8th. The district offers a broad scope of supplemental instructional programs including two dual immersion programs, GATE academy, music and band, exploratory STEAM/Coding programs, and state-of-the-art science and art facilities. Modern library-media centers, integration of technology, and specialized instruction help provide a well-balanced and rigorous curriculum to support students to become innovative, critical thinkers who readily adapt to a rapidly changing 21st-century environment.
Requirements / Qualifications
THE POSITION: Under the direction of the Business Services Supervisor, perform specialized and technical payroll and fiscally related clerical functions in maintaining payroll, accounts payable, financial systems and statistical records utilizing manual and computer-assisted processes. Responsible for accurate data collection and processing, and completion of technical accounting reports according to California School Accounting Manual account structure, regulations, and standards.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Any combination of education, training, and/or experience which demonstrates ability to perform the required duties. A typical qualifying background would include graduation from high school or equivalent, and two years of college level course work in accounting or related field and three (3) years of experience in the preparation, maintenance, and review of financial records and accounts. Experience working in a school district is desirable.
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (Letter from your current supervisor preferred)
- Resume
Requirements / Qualifications
THE POSITION: Under the direction of the Business Services Supervisor, perform specialized and technical payroll and fiscally related clerical functions in maintaining payroll, accounts payable, financial systems and statistical records utilizing manual and computer-assisted processes. Responsible for accurate data collection and processing, and completion of technical accounting reports according to California School Accounting Manual account structure, regulations, and standards.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Any combination of education, training, and/or experience which demonstrates ability to perform the required duties. A typical qualifying background would include graduation from high school or equivalent, and two years of college level course work in accounting or related field and three (3) years of experience in the preparation, maintenance, and review of financial records and accounts. Experience working in a school district is desirable.
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (Letter from your current supervisor preferred)
- Resume
Comments and Other Information
Applications may be screened to select the most qualified candidates. Applicants must attain a passing score of 70% on each part of the examination in order to be placed on the eligibility list. Should a large number of candidates pass the written exam, a higher passing score than 70% may be required to progress.
Comments and Other Information
Applications may be screened to select the most qualified candidates. Applicants must attain a passing score of 70% on each part of the examination in order to be placed on the eligibility list. Should a large number of candidates pass the written exam, a higher passing score than 70% may be required to progress.
Application Deadline
1/27/2021 4:00 PM Pacific
Date Posted
1/13/2021
Contact
Cynthia Torres
714-894-7311 x1171
714-894-7311 x1171
Number of Openings
Not Specified
Salary
Add'l Salary Info
$4,169/month to $5,067/month in five annual steps
Length of Work Year
12 months
Employment Type
Full Time