Accountant (Temporary)

Under direction of assigned supervisor/manager, perform complex technical and analytical accounting, budgeting, and other financial or statistical activities within a department of the business services administration. These positions are typically assigned to accounting, budget, payroll, insurance, student attendance, financial aid, auxiliary services, or other business areas where the technical nature of the job requires in-depth understanding of these functions. [For a detailed job description for this Los Rios Classified Employees Association (White Collar) posting Job Descriptions click here].

This position is assigned to the Sacramento Regional Public Safety Training Center (SRPSTC) – McClellan department.
Benefits
Assignment ResponsibilitiesAdapt accounting and recordkeeping functions using budgeting, cost, general, property, and tax accounting computerized systems; analyze records of financial transactions to determine accuracy and completeness of entries and make additions and corrections; establish budget numbers and assign to transactions; provide technical assistance in the analysis of accounting and other fiscally related issues; perform accounting duties in the overall establishment, maintenance and control of accounts, cash, and funds of the District, including management of vault activity; assist in department’s organization and workflow; process the collection of returned checks including maintenance of student records; review transactions for compliance with District procedures, federal, state and local laws, policies and regulations; prepare financial reports and analysis for accounting, budget, payroll, and personnel and related matters, including reporting for programs with restricted funds; perform the annual closing and reopening of the District’s campus-based accounts; audit contracts, and prepare reports to substantiate transactions prior to settlement; serve as a resource for Account Clerks and other staff; maintain and analyze budgets, and prepare periodic reports comparing budgeted to actual costs, such as the preparation and submission of complex budget and journal entries; prepare required analyses, working trial balances and other schedules required for the District’s annual audit; compute taxes owed, ensure compliance with tax payment, reporting, and other tax requirements; assist in the improvement of District fiscal processes and procedures; inventory real property and equipment, and record description, value, location, depreciation, and other information; review submitted grants and contracts for budget, contract language, and compliance issues. Perform related duties as assigned.
Additional InformationAmerican River College is committed to employees:

• Actively demonstrating a commitment to equity and inclusion.
• Engaging in self-reflection and continuous improvement regarding individuals and their cultural competence.
• Exercising responsibility and accountability for actions.
• Viewing students, ALL students, as equally capable and worthy of our care, time and energy.
• Demonstrating appreciation and respect for others’ perspectives and lived experiences.

Work Year N/A
Work ScheduleTo be determined.
Total Hrs per Week/Day To be determined.
Special Requirements
Minimum QualificationsExperience: Two years of experience related to the duties of the position.

Education: Completion of a bachelor’s degree in accounting, business with a concentration in accounting, or a related field; OR, a bachelor’s degree in any discipline AND one additional year of qualifying experience; OR, satisfactory completion of 60 semester units of course work AND two additional years of qualifying experience.

Have an equity-minded focus, responsiveness, and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, including those with physical or learning disabilities as it relates to differences in learning styles; and successfully foster and support an inclusive educational and employment environment.

(Experience Requirement: One year of experience is equal to 12 months of experience at a maximum of 40 hours per week. Applicable part-time experience will be converted to the full-time equivalent for purposes of meeting the experience requirement. Education Requirement: 15 units are equal to six months of education; 30 units are equal to one year of education.)

Education must be from an accredited institution.
Application Instructions

• A completed Los Rios Community College District Classified Application (required).

• Resume (required).

• Unofficial transcripts of college/university work (required).

NOTES:

• Applications submitted without all required documents, listed above, will be disqualified.
• Applicants indicating “see resume” on the online application will be disqualified.
• Graduate advising documents and grade reports will not be accepted as official transcripts.
• It is the responsibility of Los Rios Community College District employees to also provide official transcripts, if required in the minimum qualification for the position.
• Individuals who have completed college or university course work at an institution in a country other than the United States must obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts, degrees and other relevant documents.
• A foreign transcript evaluation is required any time foreign course work is used to meet minimum qualifications and/or salary placement even if the foreign transcript has been accepted by a college or university in the United States.
• Foreign transcript evaluations are ONLY accepted from AICE (Association of International Credential Evaluations, Inc.) or NACES (The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services) agencies or evaluators Foreign Degree Transcript Evaluations click here

Do not submit additional materials that are not requested.

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Salary $19.50 per hour LRCCD Temporary Classified Positions Salary Schedules
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