Accounting Technician at San Luis Coastal USD
About the Employer
San Luis Coastal Unified School District represents the communities of Avila, Edna Valley, Los Osos, Morro Bay, and San Luis Obispo and currently has an enrollment of approximately 7,500 students. Small neighborhood schools are a hallmark of the District where students are educated from preschool through twelfth grade and a world-class adult school program offers unique, life-improving courses to thousands of community members.
Job Summary
Job Summary
San Luis Coastal USD is looking for an Accounting Technician to perform a variety of complex, responsible, and specialized financial work for our Fiscal Services Department. The eligibility list created from this recruitment may also be used to fill other vacancies in the District that occur for this classification over a six-month period. Qualified candidates will have experience in the maintenance of financial/statistical records, AR/AP and/or purchasing functions, preferably in a school district, as well as the equivalent of two years college with course work in accounting or business administration. Please review the job description for more information. Note that if you are a current employee at SLCUSD, you should apply via the job posting link for internal/promotional candidates on EDJoin.
Requirements / Qualifications
To pass screening for Minimum Qualifications, candidates must possess the basic skills and experience outlined in the job description, and must submit the required documents (listed below).
- Copy of Transcript (Transcript showing completion of two years of college course work. If you do not have a transcript, please attach a summary of your equivalent experience.)
- Letter of Introduction (Optional)
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (At least 1 signed letter from a professional reference (preferably drafted within the past two years, and on letterhead))
- Resume (A current resume with dates of employment at each job.)
Requirements / Qualifications
To pass screening for Minimum Qualifications, candidates must possess the basic skills and experience outlined in the job description, and must submit the required documents (listed below).
- Copy of Transcript (Transcript showing completion of two years of college course work. If you do not have a transcript, please attach a summary of your equivalent experience.)
- Letter of Introduction (Optional)
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (At least 1 signed letter from a professional reference (preferably drafted within the past two years, and on letterhead))
- Resume (A current resume with dates of employment at each job.)
Comments and Other Information
PURPOSE: To establish an open eligibility list for vacancies that may occur in this classification over a six month period. Fingerprint and tuberculosis clearances will be required prior to start date.
TEST INFORMATION: ALL APPLICANTS MUST TAKE THE WRITTEN EXAM.
A) Candidates must pass application screening with minimum qualifications. Passing applicants will be invited to take the written examination, scheduled for May 9, 2025.
B) 40% - The written examination covering job related skills, knowledge, and abilities required will account for 40% of candidates' final score. Candidates who pass the written exam with a minimum score of 70% may be invited to oral board assessment, scheduled for the same date as the exam, May 9, 2025.
C) 60% - An oral interview covering personal qualifications, experience, and training will account for 60% of candidates' final score. Candidates must also pass this step with 70 or higher.
Candidates who pass the exam and oral board assessment will be added to an eligibility list, and the top three ranks will be invited to hiring interviews, date TBD.
SPECIAL NOTES: 1) Correctly filling out forms and following other instructions contained in this notice are part of the testing process. 2) Applicants with disabilities need to notify the Human Resources Office of any special needs so that adequate preparation may be made for their testing. 3) Veterans qualifying for the oral board examination may receive 5 additional points added to their final score if proof of discharge is submitted at time of oral board interview. A "veteran" as used here means any person who served in the United States armed forces or National Guard in time of war or national emergency. 4) Eligibility lists are established for a period of six months.
Candidates will receive an automated email confirmation once their application has been successfully submitted. If the notification does not arrive in your inbox, check your spam folder, and be sure to mark EDJoin as a safe sender.
**Employees holding a position (or combination of positions) of 36 hours per week or more are required to enroll in a health benefits plan. Information on plans and premiums is located on our webpage.
Comments and Other Information
PURPOSE: To establish an open eligibility list for vacancies that may occur in this classification over a six month period. Fingerprint and tuberculosis clearances will be required prior to start date.
TEST INFORMATION: ALL APPLICANTS MUST TAKE THE WRITTEN EXAM.
A) Candidates must pass application screening with minimum qualifications. Passing applicants will be invited to take the written examination, scheduled for May 9, 2025.
B) 40% - The written examination covering job related skills, knowledge, and abilities required will account for 40% of candidates' final score. Candidates who pass the written exam with a minimum score of 70% may be invited to oral board assessment, scheduled for the same date as the exam, May 9, 2025.
C) 60% - An oral interview covering personal qualifications, experience, and training will account for 60% of candidates' final score. Candidates must also pass this step with 70 or higher.
Candidates who pass the exam and oral board assessment will be added to an eligibility list, and the top three ranks will be invited to hiring interviews, date TBD.
SPECIAL NOTES: 1) Correctly filling out forms and following other instructions contained in this notice are part of the testing process. 2) Applicants with disabilities need to notify the Human Resources Office of any special needs so that adequate preparation may be made for their testing. 3) Veterans qualifying for the oral board examination may receive 5 additional points added to their final score if proof of discharge is submitted at time of oral board interview. A "veteran" as used here means any person who served in the United States armed forces or National Guard in time of war or national emergency. 4) Eligibility lists are established for a period of six months.
Candidates will receive an automated email confirmation once their application has been successfully submitted. If the notification does not arrive in your inbox, check your spam folder, and be sure to mark EDJoin as a safe sender.
**Employees holding a position (or combination of positions) of 36 hours per week or more are required to enroll in a health benefits plan. Information on plans and premiums is located on our webpage.
Application Deadline
5/1/2025 11:55 PM Pacific
Date Posted
4/17/2025
Contact
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$31.26 - $34.46 Per Hour
$31.26 - $34.46 Per Hour
Add'l Salary Info
Step increase after passing probation, then annual step increase each year thereafter (one step increase allowed per year)
Length of Work Year
245 work days each year, 260 paid days, year-round position
Employment Type
Full Time