Senior Accountant

To perform professional level accounting and complex professional accounting duties related to financial analyses and preparation of required financial reports; assist in budget development and control; review and implement laws and District policies; train department personnel and perform a variety of other duties relative to assigned area of responsibility. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES Computes projected income for annual budget and revisions to budget; analyzes and interprets new state and Federal legislation pertaining to numerous income schedules to determine impact on new or existing programs; gathers, reviews and analyzes data pertinent to problem areas assigned for study such as use of salary savings, projected budgetary impact of proposed course of action, compliance of fiscal procedures with applicable statutes and regulations; performs internal audits of income and expenditures and checks and reviews all district accounts including student body funds that may have a major impact on the financial status of various programs; compiles data for financial reports requiring application of accounting principles and judgment; assists in administrative and financial analyses and verification of fiscal reports and statements, expenditures, revenues and other financial transactions; analyzes documents, reports and records concerned with various state apportionments, tax rates, reimbursements and expenditures; prepares profit and loss statements applicable to special programs; performs related duties as required. LICENSE REQUIRED Notary Public shall be obtained for permanency in this classification. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of: Principles, procedures and methods of governmental accounting; Principles of budget preparation, control and analysis; Methods and procedures of financial analysis and research; Principles and procedures of financial record keeping; Automated accounting systems and procedures and operation of personal computers; Modern office procedures, methods and equipment, including computers; Pertinent Federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations including California School District accounting and financial rules. Ability to: Conduct meetings and instruct groups or individuals in financial record keeping work; Communicate effectively orally and in writing; Prepare clear and accurate financial statements and reports; Interpret and implement codes, statutes and legislative enactments; Make arithmetic calculations with speed and accuracy; Understand and carry out oral and written instructions; Work with a minimum of supervision; Prepare, maintain and control budgets; Operate a computer and modern software to develop, direct and maintain a computerized finance program; Provide information and assistance to parents, the general public and other staff members in a helpful, courteous and timely manner. Experience: Three years of full time, paid professional level experience in the field of auditing and accounting involving preparation and analytical examination of financial statements and reports. Education: Graduation from college with a major in accounting, business administration or related field (additional qualifying experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of two years.)