What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Specialist position at College of the Desert?
Position Details
Position Information
Position Title
Accounting Specialist
Job Type
Staff
Department
Fiscal Services
Campus Introduction
About College of the Desert
The College of the Desert, Desert Community College District enrolls approximately 15,000 students each academic year with steady enrollment growth each year. College of the Desert embraces diversity in all forms and the right of all people to have access to quality higher education in a safe learning environment. Designated as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI), College of the Desert administers an array of student programs specifically focused on student support and helping students achieve their educational and career goals. As a two-year college, we offer Associates Degree for Transfer, both in Art and Sciences, Associates Degrees, and Certificates across a wide range of disciplines.
College of the Desert is a district that consists of leadership, staff, and faculty who are committed to enhancing our community through supporting the academic success of all of our students including students of color, students with disabilities, students who are first generation to college, veterans, students of all ages, students with diverse socio-economic backgrounds, "dreamers", and students of diverse sexual orientation and gender expression.
When you join College of the Desert you can expect to be part of a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative community. We provide students with a rich and dynamic learning experience that embraces differences, emphasizes collaboration, and engages students in and out of the classroom. We are committed to ensuring that College of the Desert is a welcoming place for the success of all students.
Interested in learning more about College of the Desert and the Coachella Valley? Visit the links below.
- The Community - Coachella Valley
- College of the Desert
Who We Want :
College of the Desert is seeking individuals from a broad range of cultural heritages, socioeconomic backgrounds, genders, abilities, and orientations. As such, we prioritize individuals who fully demonstrate their understanding of the community we serve, the benefits of diversity in a professional and educational setting, and values creating a culture that brings people together. A successful candidate will value working in a collegial, collaborative environment that is guided by a commitment to inclusion, student education, and equity. An equity-minded individual is a person who already does or has demonstrated the desire to :
Basic Function
BASIC FUNCTION
Under the direction of the Director, Fiscal Services, perform varied and complex accounting work specializing in the maintenance of a set of accounts and financial and statistical records; audit financial records District-wide.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
The Accounting Specialist performs more advanced work with responsibility for a set of accounts requiring more technical expertise and internal audit responsibilities. Positions allocated to the Accounting Technician class perform accounting work specializing in the maintenance of a set of accounts and financial and statistical records.
Additional Position Information
EMPLOYMENT STATUS
SCHEDULE & LOCATION
LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Valid California driver's license. Must have an acceptable driving record and current vehicle insurance meeting State of California requirements. Occasional travel required.
Frequently Asked Questions :
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Representative Duties
REPRESENATATIVE DUTIES
The following duties are representative of the essential functions of the position.
Minimum Qualifications
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Any combination equivalent to : an Associate degree in Accounting or related field and four (4) years of accounts receivable experience including two (2) years of experience receiving and accounting for cash and credit card payments.
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of
Knowledge of : Procedures, methods, practices and terminology used in bookkeeping and financial recordkeeping; modern office practices, procedures and equipment; modern accounting office machines; correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary; operation of computers and a variety of software such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Financial Aid, District, and County administrative systems; preparation, maintenance, verification and processing of payroll records, technical aspects of field of specialty; banking regulation and laws regarding credit card banking and foreign currency banking; applicable laws, rules and regulations related to assigned activities including Payment Card Industry Security Compliance; diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students; interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
Ability to
Ability to : Post and make arithmetic computations rapidly and accurately; use a variety of office equipment; operate office machines including a computer and applicable software; understand and follow oral and written instructions; interpret and explain policies, procedures, rules and regulations; analyze and recommend improvements to systems and procedures; align programs and services to department objectives and goals; prepare correspondence and informational materials for handout; work cooperatively with others; exhibit sensitivity and understanding of the varied racial, ethnic, cultural, sexual orientation, academic, socio-economic, and disabled populations of community college students; work confidentially with discretion; understand and work within scope of authority; work independently with little direction; communicate effectively both orally and in writing to exchange information; analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action; plan and organize work; set schedules and time lines; sit for extended periods of time, bend at the waist, kneel, or crouch; lift 15 pounds.
Physical Demands
Working Conditions
WORKING CONDITIONS
Environment : Office environment. Constant interruptions.
Full Time / Part Time
Full Time
Weekly Working Hours
Work Schedule & Hours
Monday - 8 : 00 a.m. - 5 : 00 p.m., Tuesday - 8 : 00 a.m. - 5 : 00 p.m., Wednesday - 8 : 00 a.m. - 5 : 00 p.m., Thursday - 8 : 00 a.m. - 5 : 00 p.m., Friday - 8 : 00 a.m. - 5 : 00 p.m.
Salary Schedule Range
Classified Salary Schedule Row 15 : $71,619.12 - $100,768.08 annually
Specific Departmental Needs
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
25-006
Number of Vacancies
Desired Start Date
Position End Date (if temporary)
Tentative Interview Date
03 / 27 / 2025
Posting Open Date
02 / 07 / 2025
Posting Close Date
03 / 02 / 2025
Open Until Filled
Special Instructions to Applicants
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS :
Applications missing any of the required documents listed will not be considered. The following documents are required at the time of application :
IN YOUR APPLICATION
List of Professional References : References should include at three supervisors and two colleagues. Please include name, title, email, and current phone numbers for all references in your application. Letters of recommendation will not be accepted in lieu of the required addition of Professional References.
Salary : $71,619 - $100,768
