What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Accounting Technician - Payroll position at Arcadia Unified School District?
Education and Experience
• Graduation from high school or G.E.D. equivalent; supplemented by coursework in accounting or bookkeeping
• Minimum of three years of responsible financial and statistical record-keeping, including experience working with automated financial systems; School District accounting experience and experience processing payroll is highly desirable
Knowledge and Abilities
Knowledge of: advanced accounting principles and techniques involved in financial and statistical record-keeping, monitoring and control; preparation of financial statements, budgets and comprehensive accounting reports; District organization, operations, policies and objectives; applicable sections of the State Education Code and other applicable laws, rules and regulations; interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy; correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary; operation of a computer terminal and related computer software programs
Ability to: perform a variety of complex accounting and budgeting duties involving independent judgment and initiative; perform responsible record-keeping duties with a high degree of skill and accuracy; apply and explain policies, procedures, rules and regulations; add, subtract, multiply and divide quickly and accurately; work independently with little direction; meet schedules and timelines; work confidentially with discretion; complete work with constant interruptions