Accountant - Fiscal Services - General Ledger

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The impact you will have: As a Fiscal Services Accountant in San José Unified, you will play a critical role in ensuring the district’s financial integrity through accurate budgeting, reporting, and fiscal management. You will analyze complex financial data, oversee accounts, and support month- and year-end processes to ensure resources are allocated and used responsibly in alignment with policies and regulations. Through your expertise, collaboration, and attention to detail, you will support informed decision-making, strengthen financial systems, and help ensure that district resources are effectively managed to support student success. A more detailed job description is available here. Who you are: You are a detail-oriented and analytical professional with a strong understanding of accounting principles and a commitment to accuracy and integrity. You bring the ability to analyze complex financial data, apply sound judgment, and ensure compliance with policies and regulations. You are collaborative, organized, and dedicated to supporting sound fiscal practices that positively impact students, staff, and the broader school community.

As an Accountant, you will be responsible for (but not limited to): -Preparing, analyzing, reconciling, and maintaining general ledger accounts and financial transactions. -Supporting the development of annual budgets, including revenue and expenditure forecasting and cash flow analysis. -Completing month-end and year-end close processes, including reconciliations and resolving discrepancies. -Ensuring funds are budgeted, allocated, and used in compliance with district, state, and federal regulations. -Reviewing and approving expenditures such as reimbursements, timesheets, purchase orders, and credit card statements. -Conducting financial analyses, audits, and reporting to support decision-making and compliance requirements. -Designing and improving financial processes and procedures in collaboration with leadership. -Training, advising, and supporting staff on fiscal policies, systems, and best practices. -Coordinating and prioritizing work to meet deadlines and ensure accuracy. -Communicating effectively with stakeholders and maintaining professionalism and confidentiality. What you need for this position: -A four-year or graduate degree in finance, accounting, or business administration and two (2) years of relevant work experience, preferably in a California school district; or -Six (6) or more years of comparable experience and/or education may be substituted -Strong computer literacy and the ability to use financial systems and technology effectively -Experience working as an accountant in a school district preferred

SB 848 Child Safety & Employment Disclosure Requirement Effective January 1, 2026, in accordance with California Senate Bill 848 (School Employee Misconduct/Child Abuse Prevention Act), applicants for employment with San José Unified are subject to enhanced child safety, training, and employment disclosure requirements. Under SB 848, schools are required to strengthen background vetting procedures and obtain employment history information related to allegations of egregious misconduct involving students. Former employers may be contacted to release records regarding substantiated findings of misconduct as permitted by law. Failure to provide complete and accurate information regarding prior educational employment or relevant misconduct findings may result in disqualification from the hiring process or withdrawal of an offer of employment. SB 848 also expands mandated reporter requirements and requires annual child abuse prevention training for employees and certain volunteers by July 1, 2026. All employees must comply with district-adopted child safety policies, including procedures for supervising and protecting students. San José Unified is committed to maintaining a safe and supportive learning environment for all students and will review all disclosures and employment records in accordance with state law. When will you hear back from us: Within seven days of applying, we will inform you if you will be moving forward in our hiring process and share next steps. If there is a delayed response, feel free to reach out to us at classified@sjusd.org. Note to internal applicants: Even though we may have some information on file for you, we encourage you to submit a letter of introduction highlighting your qualifications and interest in this role, as well as any other information you would like to share. Where applicable, please also note which available location you are applying to. To be eligible to interview, you will need to be in good evaluation standing. What we offer: San José Unified offers a fantastic team and system of supports. We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package which includes free medical and dental coverage for our employees who work at least a 0.75 FTE (30 hours per week), as well as 21-vacation days, and 11-paid holidays for 10-month employees! For 11-month employees, you earn 21-vacation days and 12-paid holidays. For 12-month employees, you earn 27-vacation days and 13-paid holidays. Who we are: San José Unified is an innovative urban school district that prepares today’s students to be the thinkers, leaders, and creators of tomorrow. We are reinventing the education system by bringing together teachers and staff with parents and students, inspiring each to discover their own greatness. Serving over 25,000 students from transitional kindergarten through post secondary in 41 schools from Downtown San José to the Almaden Valley, San José Unified is Silicon Valley’s largest and most diverse school system. We welcome instructional and support staff who are interested in making a difference in the lives of San José children. San José Unified School District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation or bullying on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnic group identification, race, ancestry, national origin, religion, marital, parental or family status, color, mental or physical disability, or on the basis of a person’s association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics in its educational programs and activities or employment practices as required by Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, Section 504 or the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Vocational Education Act of 1976. The lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in the District’s programs. Students, parents, employees, or others who wish further information about these regulations, or who wish to file a complaint, should contact the following persons: For Title IX, discrimination, equity or Section 504 Compliance complaints involving students: Director of Student Services, Michelle Reghitto at 408-535-6080 (mreghitto@sjusd.org), 855 Lenzen Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126 For Title IX, discrimination or equity complaints involving staff: Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, Dominic Bejarano at 408-535-6139 (jbejarano@sjusd.org), 855 Lenzen Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126 For facilities or other ADA complaints: Director of Maintenance, Grounds and Operations, Denny Pini at 408-535-6200 (dpini@sjusd.org), 855 Lenzen Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126