
Budget Analyst-Accountant I at Alameda County Office Of Education
About the Employer
The Alameda County Office of Education (ACOE) leads with a student-centered vision, innovating in the classroom and building safe and supportive community schools. We collaborate and partner with local, county, and state agencies to address challenges students face. We are looking for individuals who can enact our vision: equipping the most vulnerable students and those who serve them with the tools to thrive. Join our team as we reimagine services to more holistically support students and erase the predetermination of failure for children, especially Alameda County’s most marginalized youth.
Requirements / Qualifications
THE POSITION: The job of Budget Analyst/Accountant I is done for the purpose/s of providing technical assistance and training in budgeting, finance, accounting, purchasing and related business matters to school districts, charter schools, and/or COE; and performing audits of records and project expenditures for compliance with GAAP, Federal and State laws and regulations. LOCATION: 313 W. Winton Ave. Hayward, CA 94544 TYPICAL DUTIES: Approves and posts all cash entries on behalf of district, charter schools and/or COE for the purpose of assisting school districts with cash transfers, wires and deposits and monitoring cash balances in compliance with established financial practices and regulatory requirements. Audits records, expenditure, internal controls and journal entries (e.g. property taxes, apportionments, cash deposits and entries, etc.) for the purpose of conforming to established GAAP, GASB, Federal and State laws and regulations as well as organizational and departmental guidelines. Collaborates with school districts, charter schools, COEs and other governing agencies such as the County Treasurer's Office (CTO) for the purpose of coordinating the compiling and filing of a wide variety of various reports. Participates in unit meetings, in-service trainings, workshops, etc. for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform job functions. Prepares a wide variety of finance-related documents (e.g. narratives, monthly reconciliations, district checks, deposits, instruction operational manuals, budgets, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written reference, and/or conveying information. SEE FULL JOB DESCRIPTION FOR MORE INFORMATION
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Experience: Three years related experience with increasing responsibility in accounting, auditing or financial analysis, preferably in a school district or county office of education. Education: Associate's degree in Accounting or Business Administration. Equivalency: Equivalent combination of education and experience. APPLICATION DEADLINE: Monday, May 12th at 11:59 p.m. APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: The EdJoin Online Application and materials must be received by the final application filling date. Incomplete or late EdJoin Online Applications will not be accepted. THE FOLLOWING APPLICATION MATERIALS ARE DESIRED: Completed EDJOIN Online Application, Resume and Cover Letter. APPLICATION SCREENING & EXAMINATION PROCESS: A review of the candidates’ EdJoin Online Applications to verify possession of minimum qualifications. Those candidates who complete the EdJoin Online Application and who possess the minimum qualifications for the class will move on to the next step in the examination process. Those invited to participate will be notified via email of the date, time, and place of the examinations. We reserve the right to make changes to the announced examination components.
Requirements / Qualifications
THE POSITION: The job of Budget Analyst/Accountant I is done for the purpose/s of providing technical assistance and training in budgeting, finance, accounting, purchasing and related business matters to school districts, charter schools, and/or COE; and performing audits of records and project expenditures for compliance with GAAP, Federal and State laws and regulations. LOCATION: 313 W. Winton Ave. Hayward, CA 94544 TYPICAL DUTIES: Approves and posts all cash entries on behalf of district, charter schools and/or COE for the purpose of assisting school districts with cash transfers, wires and deposits and monitoring cash balances in compliance with established financial practices and regulatory requirements. Audits records, expenditure, internal controls and journal entries (e.g. property taxes, apportionments, cash deposits and entries, etc.) for the purpose of conforming to established GAAP, GASB, Federal and State laws and regulations as well as organizational and departmental guidelines. Collaborates with school districts, charter schools, COEs and other governing agencies such as the County Treasurer's Office (CTO) for the purpose of coordinating the compiling and filing of a wide variety of various reports. Participates in unit meetings, in-service trainings, workshops, etc. for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform job functions. Prepares a wide variety of finance-related documents (e.g. narratives, monthly reconciliations, district checks, deposits, instruction operational manuals, budgets, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written reference, and/or conveying information. SEE FULL JOB DESCRIPTION FOR MORE INFORMATION
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Experience: Three years related experience with increasing responsibility in accounting, auditing or financial analysis, preferably in a school district or county office of education. Education: Associate's degree in Accounting or Business Administration. Equivalency: Equivalent combination of education and experience. APPLICATION DEADLINE: Monday, May 12th at 11:59 p.m. APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: The EdJoin Online Application and materials must be received by the final application filling date. Incomplete or late EdJoin Online Applications will not be accepted. THE FOLLOWING APPLICATION MATERIALS ARE DESIRED: Completed EDJOIN Online Application, Resume and Cover Letter. APPLICATION SCREENING & EXAMINATION PROCESS: A review of the candidates’ EdJoin Online Applications to verify possession of minimum qualifications. Those candidates who complete the EdJoin Online Application and who possess the minimum qualifications for the class will move on to the next step in the examination process. Those invited to participate will be notified via email of the date, time, and place of the examinations. We reserve the right to make changes to the announced examination components.
Comments and Other Information
THE PROCESS IS AS FOLLOWS:
1. Application Review……………………………………….....…….........…………………....…..……..PASS/FAIL
2. Written Examination……………………………....................……..Weighted 50% (Monday, May 19th, 2025)
3. Supplemental Questionnaire………………........................................……. Due Thursday, May 22nd, 2025
4. Technical Oral Interview………………….....................................Weighted 50% (Tuesday, May 27th, 2025)
5. Final Oral Interview………………….…..................................................................................................(TBD)
Comments and Other Information
THE PROCESS IS AS FOLLOWS:
1. Application Review……………………………………….....…….........…………………....…..……..PASS/FAIL
2. Written Examination……………………………....................……..Weighted 50% (Monday, May 19th, 2025)
3. Supplemental Questionnaire………………........................................……. Due Thursday, May 22nd, 2025
4. Technical Oral Interview………………….....................................Weighted 50% (Tuesday, May 27th, 2025)
5. Final Oral Interview………………….…..................................................................................................(TBD)