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Lead Accounting Technician

Santa Cruz City Schools
Santa Cruz, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/7/2026 CLOSED ON 6/2/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Accounting Technician position at Santa Cruz City Schools?

Job Summary: Under the direction of the Director of Finance and the Supervisor of Finance, perform responsible technical work in maintaining, and monitoring all general, categorical, and special funds including but not limited to restricted and unrestricted funds, reconciling special education programs, cafeteria, adult education, and various construction reserves.

Ability to:

  • Perform accounting work in accordance with a prescribed accounting system.
  • Verify deposits and post to budget, make deposit to County Treasury Office, manage accounts receivables for the district, send invoices and post to budget.
  • Balance accounts and reconcile bank statements.
  • Audit accounts, audit reports, reconcile reports and maintain a complete chart of accounts.
  • Prepare, analyze, and review estimates of re-imbursements, expenditures, and budgetary accounts.
  • Learn, interpret, apply, and explain rules, regulations, policies, and procedures related to the district and applicable sections of the California Education Code.
  • Prepare and maintain financial records and prepare reports.
  • Make arithmetic calculations quickly and accurately.
  • Communicate with administrators, personnel, and outside agencies to exchange information, coordinate activities, and resolve issues or concerns.

Education and Experience:

Any combination equivalent to graduation from high school supplemented by 2-year college coursework or associate degree in accounting with 2 years of experience in the accounting field i.e., accounts payable, accounts receivable, or general accounting or equivalent experience.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $29.62 - $32.68 per hour

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Physical Setting:

  • Office

Work Location: In person

Salary : $30 - $33

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