Business Services Accounting Technician

Antelope Valley College

Business Services Accounting Technician

Salary: $4,284.87 Monthly

Deadline: 6/10/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Full job description and OFFICIAL application available ONLY at: https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/avc/jobs/5347498-0/business-services-accounting-technician

DESCRIPTION

Under the direction of the Fiscal Services Manager, maintains and balances accounting and financial records for District functions; maintains a full set of accounts including accounts payable and receivable, journals and general ledger; prepares comprehensive statistical and financial reports including Board reports provides guidance and coordinates with other District personnel pertaining to purchase orders, invoices, receipts, back orders and partial payments; interacts with vendors, customers, faculty and others as required. Performs other related duties as may be assigned.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

E = indicates essential duties of the position 

• Post invoices, credits to journal and general ledger; prepares and mail checks to vendors for accounts payable. (E) 

• Maintains and adds new customers and accounts, billing and payments; posts to journal and general ledger for accounts receivable. (E) 

• Maintains control of checks and safe; orders adequate check stock for District disbursing functions, checks register problems. (E)

• Prepares documentation for check runs, ACH and direct deposits; assists with pre-audits, verifies, and post disbursements to appropriate journals, purchase orders and general ledger.(E) 

• Opens, sorts, and distributes mail to appropriate parties.   Interacts with district accounting, customers, and vendors, banks, outside accountants, financial aid and faculty to resolve discrepancies and clarify issues. (E)

• Reconciles district travel card, purchasing card billing statements and district credit card statements. (E) 

• Assists in the reconciliation and balancing of A/P and accruals to general ledger. (E) 

• Works with the warehouse to posts invoices and credits to the accounting module Banner in both accounts payable and general ledger. (E) 

• Works with Banking Institution, Payroll Department and Controller to post payroll records for the District; verifies, corrects, posts to ledger and submits for approval payment of district invoices for payroll. Assists in the reconciliation of all payroll, A/P, cancellations, reissuance and cash to the general ledger. (E) 

• Prepares sales tax reports for the District; assists in the reconciliation to Banner and remits payments to the Board of Equalization. (E) 

• Assists in the preparation of board reports for the District.(E) 

• Assists in closing the fiscal year end in Banner for the District after all journals and general ledger postings are entered; assists with adjustment entries ensuring trial balance is accurate. (E) 

• Provides work guidance and direction to others; trains and supervise student and temporary workers. (E) 

• Performs other related responsibilities as may be assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:  Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school supplemented by college-level accounting courses and three years increasingly responsible financial recordkeeping and accounting clerical experience.

OTHER INFORMATION

KNOWLEDGE OF:   

• Accounting principles and practices including preparation of complex financial statements. 

• Tax laws and reporting requirements. 

• Applicable sections of State Education Code and other applicable laws. 

• Modern office practices, procedures and equipment. 

• Financial and statistical record-keeping techniques. 

• Principles of training and providing work direction. 

• Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary. 

• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy. 

• Technical aspects of assigned program or function. 

• District organization, operations, policies and objectives. 

• Operation of a computer terminal. 

• Oral and written communication skills. 

ABILITY TO:   

• Perform technical accounting duties and maintain accounts, journals and ledgers related to  assigned program operations. 

• Prepare financial statements in accordance with District policy and generally accepted accounting  principles and practices. 

• Add, subtract, multiply and divide quickly and accurately. Train and provide work direction to others. 

• Work cooperatively with others. 

• Type at an acceptable rate of speed. 

• Work independently with little direction. 

• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others. 

• Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action. 

• Meet schedules and time lines. 

• Plan and organize work.

• Maintain records and prepare reports. 

• Read, interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures. 

• Perform clerical duties such as filing, duplications, typing and maintaining records. 

• Operate standard office equipment including a computer terminal and typewriter. 

WORK DIRECTION, LEAD AND SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:   Provides work direction to student and temporary workers.   

For a complete listing and details of all open positions and how to apply, select the HR & Employment link on the AVC Web site at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/avc or contact the Human Resources Office at (661) 722-6311; Voice/Relay, (661) 722-6300 x. 6360, 3041 West Avenue K, Lancaster, CA 93536.

Salary : $4,285