Senior Project Accountant, School-Based Medi-Cal

About the Employer

The Orange County Department of Education (OCDE) serves some of Orange County’s most vulnerable student populations and provides support and mandated fiscal oversight to 28 school districts serving more than 600 schools and approximately 475,000 students. In addition to providing direct instruction to students through its own alternative and special education programs, OCDE administers an array of programs and services that are critical to the operations of local school districts and community colleges, facilitating professional development, legal guidance, payroll, career and technical education support, high-speed internet access, Local Control and Accountability Plan assistance and approval, resources for families, and student enrichment. OCDE’s vision is that “Orange County students will lead the nation in college and career readiness and success.” Department staff are working to achieve this goal in collaboration with educators at all levels of student development, from early childhood through higher education, and in partnership with families, businesses and community organizations.

Job Summary

Join the Orange County Department of Education (OCDE) and play a role in supporting student success through the School-Based Medi-Cal Administrative Activities (SMAA) program. As a Senior Project Accountant, you will oversee complex accounting functions, including grant and fund accounting, financial reporting, reconciliations, auditing, budgeting, and fiscal compliance, while ensuring state and federal funding requirements are met. Working collaboratively with school districts throughout Southern California, you will provide expert fiscal guidance, help maximize funding that supports vital student health services, and mentor project accounting staff in a dynamic, mission-driven environment. This is an excellent opportunity for a collaborative financial professional with strong leadership, analytical, customer service, and communication skills, advanced Microsoft Excel expertise, and a passion for using sound financial stewardship to make a meaningful impact on students, schools, and communities.

Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: • Associate's degree in accounting or related field. • Five (5) years of experience, two (2) of which is involved in project or grant fund accounting; or a combination of training and experience.