ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT FOR
OPEN AND PROMOTIONAL COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION
Starting Salary: $23.50/Hour, Salary Range: $23.50 – $36.49/Hour
Salary Placement Employment is at the first step for new employees. The Human Resources Office determines promotional employees’ step placement.
GENERAL INFORMATION & INSTRUCTIONS:
A. Apply on-line at www.edjoin.org or contact Human Resources at 530-891-3000, extension 20120, for details on how to apply.
B. Read the job announcement prior to completing the application form.
C. To claim Veterans’ credit on open entry-level exams, you must submit a copy of your DD214. Those claiming disability Veterans’ credit must include evidence of current receipt of disability benefit by the closing date for filing applications.
D. KEEP THE JOB ANNOUNCEMENT! If you have not received notification for any part of the exam by the day prior to the date announced, call the Classified Human Resources Office at (530) 891-3000, extension 20120.
E. Complete all parts of the application. Any requested attachments must be received by 12 p.m. on the closing date. Late applications, or application not completed in full, are not accepted.
THE POSITION
The District is establishing an eligible list for ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN. Positions are full-time or part-time, and typically work 214 days per year. The eligible list resulting from this recruitment will be used to fill openings in this classification for up to 6 months. Substitutes to work on an on-call, as-needed basis for regular employees will be selected from the established eligible list. Any combination equivalent to experience and training that would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills and abilities would be: Three years of increasingly responsible experience in the maintenance of financial or statistical records (preferably including some experience in the specific area of assignment,) equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by specialized training or course work in accounting, financial record keeping, or a related field, and ability to type or operate a keyboard at a level proficient for successful job performance. PLEASE NOTE: A cover letter, resume, and 3 letters of reference must be submitted with your application in order to be considered. All persons interested in this position and who meet job related and essential qualifications are encouraged to apply. CUSD is an affirmative action employer and will not discriminate against employees or discriminate in employment of classified personnel with regard to race/color, religious creed, national origin/ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, sex/gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions,) sexual orientation, gender identity/gender expression, military/veteran status, marital status, medical condition or genetic information. Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.
EXAMINATION AND CERTIFICATION
The examination consists of an evaluation of the application for experience and education that pertains to essential duties and qualifications. The top qualifying candidates will be invited to continue the exam process. The District will determine the top candidates based solely on the information submitted on the application. The examination will then consist of a written test designed to test job related and essential qualifications, weighted 40%; and an oral exam (personal interview) which tests the knowledge and experience needed to perform the typical duties, weighted 60%. The top-scoring candidates who pass the written test will be invited to the oral exam/interview. Successful promotional candidates will have ¼ point added to the final score for each year of service up to a maximum of 5 points.
APPLICATION/EXAMINATION DATES & CERTIFICATION
a. Closing date for filing applications: Wednesday, April 16, 2025, 12:00 PM
b. Date of written exam: Friday, April 25, 2025 (during the day)
c. Date of oral exam (personal interview): Wednesday, April 30, 2025 (during the day)
d. Certification shall be according to Merit System §1507.
e. Selection interviews will be scheduled as needed following the exam process.
JOB DESCRIPTION INFORMATION:
DEFINITION
Under direction, to perform a variety of responsible and specialized technical and clerical accounting duties involved in developing, processing, maintaining and reviewing accounting and financial records; to perform a variety of secretarial and clerical duties in support of the assigned office; to organize office activities and coordinate communications for the assigned program.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
May exercise technical and functional supervision over lower level staff.
EXAMPLES OF IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Prepare, maintain, reconcile, and analyze a variety of fiscal statements, budgets, ledgers, reports, summaries, and schedules utilizing data in accordance with specified reporting formats and accounting principles; examine and correct accounting transactions to ensure accuracy; prepare journal vouchers to adjust and correct errors in accounting records; participate in the preparation and recording of journal entries with appropriate supporting information.
Monitor and balance various budgets and accounts verifying availability of funds and classification of expenditures; research and analyze transactions to resolve problems.
Receive and record payment for a variety of items; maintain accurate records of sales.
Issue purchase orders, audit invoices, and process payments.
Count and record money, post and write checks, prepare and make deposits.
Assist departments, employees, students and parents by providing fiscal information, explaining procedures and answering questions; provide technical information and instruction regarding applicable procedures and methods.
Establish and maintain complete files and records related to assigned functions; participate in the maintenance of various computer files and records; input and retrieve a variety of fiscal and statistical information using a computer terminal.
Perform responsible research; compile, type, produce and distribute reports, minutes, records, documents and statistical data.
Perform a variety of general clerical duties, including answering phones, typing, sorting and distributing mail, maintaining files and records and maintaining supplies.
Organize and manage the office; ensure efficiency of operations; coordinate communications; assist management staff with administrative details.
Perform related duties and responsibilities as assigned.
When assigned to ASB:
Prepare and maintain file for State Instructional Textbook funds.
Assist the Activities Director with coordinating the school's master calendar.
May run a student store, including directing student assistants, maintaining daily records of sales, collecting money, preparing bank deposits, answering telephone, maintaining inventory of store merchandise, recommending grades and school credits for student assistants and assisting students in setting up club accounts and planning activities.
Notify students and parents regarding overdue accounts and lost materials.
When assigned to FACILITIES:
Analyze cash flow and coordinate and pursue fund releases with state agencies for current building projects; provide documentation to the state.
Responsible for “close-out audit” process for building projects.
JOB RELATED AND ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
Principles, procedures, methods, practices and terminology used in bookkeeping, accounting and financial record keeping and reporting;
Principles, procedures and techniques used in public accounting and general accounting;
Principles and practices of data collection and report preparation;
Alphabetical, numerical and subject matter filing systems;
Modern office practices, methods and equipment, including computer equipment and applicable software applications;
Mathematic principles.
Skill to:
Operate modern office equipment, including computer equipment;
Type or operate a keyboard at a level proficient for successful job performance.
Ability to:
Learn applicable software applications used by the District;
Learn, interpret and apply the policies, procedures, laws, codes and regulations pertaining to assigned programs and functions;
Understand the organization and operation of the District as necessary to assume assigned responsibilities;
Apply clerical and technical accounting principles to the maintenance of general accounting and public accounting transactions and audit of financial records;
Prepare, examine and verify financial documents, statements, reports and analyses;
Prepare and maintain complex financial records and reports;
Perform accurate mathematical calculations with speed and accuracy;
Research, compile and collect data and information;
Accurately tabulate, record, and balance assigned transactions;
Respond to requests and inquiries for information regarding accounting, claims and record keeping policies and procedures;
Plan and organize work to meet schedules and deadlines;
Supervise and train student assistants;
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing;
Establish, maintain and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION, AND TRAINING GUIDELINES
Any combination equivalent to experience and training that would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills and abilities would be:
Experience:
Three (3) years of increasingly responsible experience in the maintenance of financial or statistical records, preferably including some experience in the specific area of assignment.
Training:
Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by specialized training or course work in accounting, financial record keeping, or a related field.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Must pass the competency exam for the classification as designated by the Classified Human Resources Department.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Essential duties require the following physical skills and work environment:
Ability to work in a standard office environment.
EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION FOR BARGAINING UNIT CLASSIFICATIONS
The following employment information is a summary and is not intended to be all-inclusive. For specific details, see the Agreement between Chico Unified School District and the Chico Chapter #110, CSEA.
Service Fee Every employee represented by Chico Chapter #110, CSEA must apply for membership to the organization or execute an authorization for dues/service fee deduction within thirty (30) days of the date of employment. Failure to do so shall result in discharge of the employee, unless a religious sect does not permit its members to pay such a fee. In this case, an amount equal to the fee must be paid to the Chico Community Scholarship Fund.
Vacation Credit shall be accrued 1 day/month for 0 4 full years of service. Beyond 4 years refer to agreement. Each employee who is in a paid status less than 1/2 of the workdays in any month shall accrue 1/2 of a full month's vacation credit. Each employee in a paid status for 1/2 or more of the workdays in any month shall accrue a full month's vacation credit.
Holidays Employees in a paid status the day before or after the holiday are entitled to holiday pay. Health and Welfare Benefits Full-time employees of the District receive up to $1,360/month to be applied towards a health plan for themselves and dependents. Part-time employees are eligible with the cost pro-rated based upon hours worked. The District pays $115 toward the cost of the dental plan and $15 toward the cost of the vision plan for employees (and dependents) that work 6 hours or more per day. Any employee working less than 6 hours may elect dental and/or vision coverage at his/her cost. A term life insurance plan is also provided by the District to full-time employees and is available for part-time employees. Part-time employees may have these costs pro-rated based upon hours worked. Dependents may be covered with term insurance at employee expense. Income protection insurance is paid by the District for all bargaining unit employees. Sick Leave One day of sick leave is earned for each month worked, with unlimited accumulation. Probationary Period All employees must serve a probationary period of six months in any classification for which they are hired, or which they transfer or promote into. Retirement All employees assigned 4 or more hours/day must join Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) for which a deduction is made from their salary. Social Security All classified employees are covered by Social Security and must contribute to the Social Security system.
Credit Unions There are credit unions available for membership by all classified employees.
Questions, contact: CUSD, 1163 E. 7th St., Chico, CA 95928 (530) 891 3221 – TTY (530) 895-4030
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