Senior Accounting Specialist

Salary: $5,655.59 - $6,967.20 Monthly

Job Type: Full Time

Job Number: 24-022

Closing: 11/13/2023 4:00 PM Pacific

Location: Both Liberal Arts Campus & Pacific Coast Campus, CA

Department: Fiscal Services

Description

Senior Accounting Specialist
OPEN RECRUITMENT
CURRENT VACANCY: 100%
RANGE 34 $5,655.59 - $6,967.20 Monthly

*This job will be posted until November 13, 2023”
The Long Beach Community College District is seeking a qualified individual as a Senior Accounting Specialist. The Incumbent performs complex and highly responsible accounting support functions in the reconciliation, preparation, and maintenance of the District's financial, accounting, and statistical records and reports and the monitoring tracking, and posting of budgets and expenditures for a variety of District departments, programs, funds and special projects. Work requires extensive knowledge of the District's budgeting, purchasing, accounts payable, revenue, and accounts receivable processes and procedures applicable to areas of responsibility. If this describes you, we encourage you to apply for the opportunity to join the innovative and talented LBCC team!
AT-A-GLANCE POSITION INFORMATION
• Type of position: Full Time (M-F, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm)
• Position Status:
• Location: Liberal Art Campus, but will support both campuses
• Salary: Range 34 $5,655.59 - $6,967.20 Monthly
Advanced salary placement: Generally, new employees start at the first step on the salary schedule. Advanced salary placement may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
• Benefits: The District provides an excellent and comprehensive benefits package. Please refer to the Benefits tab for more details.
• All Long Beach Community College employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by Jan 3, 2022 in compliance with District Policy. Please note that if selected for employment, you must provide proof of fully vaccinated status by date of hire. Documented proof of vaccination is required as part of the onboarding process. Individuals requesting accommodation must do so in a timely manner for consideration. For more information on LBCC District COVID-19 policy and guides please view our https://www.lbcc.edu/return-campus page.

For further information on the position or application process, please contact (562) 938-4837.
ABOUT LONG BEACH CITY COLLEGE:Here at Long Beach City College (LBCC), we celebrate equity, diversity and are committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity. We strive to ensure a positive and inclusive working environment for all. Long Beach City College is committed to providing equitable student learning and achievement, academic excellence, and workforce development by delivering high quality educational programs and support services to our diverse communities. Please check out the LBCC mission and values and other strategic initiatives below to learn more.
• https://www.lbcc.edu/mission-values
• https://www.lbcc.edu/sites/main/files/file-attachments/eeo_plan__2019-2022_.pdf https://get.adobe.com/reader/
• https://www.lbcc.edu/sites/main/files/file-attachments/lbcc-strategic-plan.pdf https://get.adobe.com/reader/
• https://www.lbcc.edu/office-president

Duties

GENERAL PURPOSEUnder general supervision, performs a variety of complex and highly responsible accounting support duties in maintaining and reconciling accounts receivable and general ledger accounts, tracking and monitoring available funds and allocating special project funding; prepares financial statements, balance sheets and schedules; performs work responsibilities in an assigned accounting support area; and performs related duties as assigned. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS Senior Accounting Specialists perform complex and highly responsible accounting support functions in the reconciliation, preparation and maintenance of the District's financial, accounting and statistical records and reports and in the monitoring and tracking and posting of budgets and expenditures for a variety of District departments, programs, funds and special projects. Work requires extensive knowledge of the District's budgeting, purchasing, accounts payable, revenue and accounts receivable processes and procedures applicable to areas of responsibility. Incumbents are expected to independently perform assigned functions in an accurate, timely manner and exercise initiative in resolving problems related to these functions by referring to District, State and other governmental policies and procedures and knowledge gained through experience. For the full position description, please click here https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/lbcc/classspecs/745883?keywords=Senior%20Accounting%20Specialist&pagetype=classSpecifications .

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION:Education, Training and Experience:Bachelor's degree in bookkeeping, accounting or a closely related field; and three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in performing financial or statistical recordkeeping; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Experience in an academic setting or public agency is especially desirable.
Licenses; Certificates; Special Requirements: A valid California driver's license and the ability to maintain insurability under the District's vehicle insurance policy. Meeting the minimum requirements of the position does not guarantee advancement in the selection process. Candidate qualifications will be assessed to determine those who meet and exceed requirements, and are deemed most competitive amongst the applicant pool to proceed.

Additional Information

APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS: To be considered a candidate for this position, all materials required should be received by the Long Beach City College Office of Human Resources by the closing date. Incomplete or late applications will be disqualified from further consideration. Qualified candidates will be notified in writing if they are moving forward in the selection process. Application Process:
• Submit a completed online application through NEOGOV. All portions of the application must be entirely filled out to be considered for this position.
• If the position requires a college degree, transcripts or copy of a diploma, the required document must be attached at the time of application. Unofficial transcripts are accepted during this phase. For experience substitution in lieu of education, please make sure to attach a statement clearly outlining how your additional experience covers the education requirement, on a year-for-year basis, and qualifies you to be considered for this position.
• If you participate in and fail any examination segment, you must wait a period of 90 days (~3 months) to test again for the same classification. Selection Process: The following examination segments are pass/fail and may be utilized during the selection process:Application screening: TBDSubject Matter Expert (SME) Review: TBDOral Panel Interview: TBDFinal interview: TBD *** PLEASE NOTE: The District reserves the right to utilize a flexible pass point (cut-off score) on any test part to meet the staffing needs as determined by the District. Applicants that most closely meet the needs of the District will proceed with the recruitment process. *** DISABILITY ACCOMMODATIONSIndividuals who require reasonable accommodations in the Application or Examination Process in accordance with ADA should notify the Human Resources Office at least two days prior to the closing date, by calling (562) 938-4372. THE LONG BEACH COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERThe Long Beach Community College District is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and equity-minded hiring practices. It is the District's policy to ensure that all qualified applicants for employment and employees have full and equal access to employment opportunities and are not subject to discrimination in any program or activity of the District on the basis of ethnic group identification, language, accent, citizenship status, race, color, ancestry, national origin, age (40 and over), sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, marital status, military or veteran status, physical or mental disability or medical condition, genetic information, or on the basis of these perceived characteristics Transfer Requests for current LBCC Employees:District employees may request to transfer by completing the https://www.lbcc.edu/sites/main/files/file-attachments/transfer-request-form.pdf https://get.adobe.com/reader/ Ancestral Land AcknowledgementLong Beach City College acknowledges our presence on the traditional ancestral land of the Gabrielino/Tongva peoples. This land remains unceded territory. We acknowledge the painful history of genocide and forced removal from this territory. Long Beach City College honors and respects the Gabrielino/Tongva ancestors and their connection to this land.

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