Accounting Technician (#215009) - Education Center - Business **INTERNAL CANDIDATES ONLY

EAST SIDE UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT

Job Title: Accounting Technician
Description of basic functions and responsibilities: To perform highly responsible clerical accounting functions in support of the day-to-day
accounting operations for specialized program(s) and/or District fiscal services.
Employees in this classification receive limited supervision within a framework of
standard policies and procedures. This job class requires a broad knowledge in a
specialized record keeping area(s), such as accounting, general fund accounting,
and/or payroll. This job class is also responsible for accurate and timely work production
and functions at an advanced journey level of classification.  Supervisor: As assigned  Typical duties: Maintains District fiscal/accounting records and transactions related to assigned area(s)
of specialization such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, special program
accounting, attendance accounting, general accounting and/or payroll Balances/reconciles assigned accounts, payroll records, insurance reports, bank
statements, etc. to established controls Collects, receives, and verifies a variety of documents, forms records, and information
and posts, adjusts, and or transfers appropriate data to proper accounts, records, ledgers, etc. Prepares and/or assists in the preparation of accounting statements/reports as assigned
such as journal vouchers, trial balances and budgets; maintaining supporting files,
financial data and records Maintains fines, journals, ledgers, and worksheets to provide full documentation for
related fiscal record keeping systems for major department, unit, or the District Prepares input for entry into the data processing system to include daily entries to
program accounts, district ledgers, budget information/revisions, and related forms;
audits input data for accuracy Performs limited data entry in the maintenance and processing of assigned
records/accounts

Monitors, verifies, balances, and adjusts assigned accounts Prepares/processes a variety of payables for payment, checking for accuracy, receipt,
proper documentation, and authorization; assigning/verifying account codes; and
forwarding warrant batches to county office Receives and reviews expense requests; checking for compliance with district/program
constraints and budget allowances Provides and receives information to/from district and school staff, county office,
auditors, and/or vendors regarding routine or specialized accounting/fiscal procedures
and requirements in assigned area of specialization Makes independent determination on accounting and financial record keeping
problems; applying appropriate rules and regulations to resolve problems May train others in proper procedures, standards, and requirements related to assigned area of specialization Prepares financial and statistical reports related to assigned departmental or specialized
function; collecting, compiling, calculating, and distributing to appropriate parties/agencies Types reports, statements, letters, memos, and other correspondence related to assigned functions Operates computer terminal to input/maintain assigned accounts Performs related duties as required Employment standards: Knowledge of proper office methods and procedures Knowledge of general accounting/record keeping principles and procedures as related to school district financial and/or attendance accounting Knowledge of the proper use and operation of standard office equipment and machines such as calculator, adding machine, typewriter, computer terminal, etc. Ability to understand and carry out a variety of complex directions without continuous supervision Ability to establish and maintain accurate accounts and other fiscal records Ability to perform arithmetical calculations accurately and rapidly Ability to establish and maintain financial records and to prepare accurate financial and statistical summaries and reports Ability to assemble, organize, and analyze data in an effective and useful manner Ability to apply rules and regulations to specific cases Ability to reconcile differences within the record keeping system using mathematical skills and an understanding of the record keeping system and related transactions Ability to operate a variety of standard office machines and equipment such as typewriter, calculator, copier, bookkeeping machine, computer terminal, adding machine Ability to type accurately at a rate required for successful job performance Ability to identify and correct errors in a variety of mathematical computations and financial documents Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written forms Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties