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Senior Accounting Technician

Salary: $66,818.00 - $82,179.00 Annually
Location: Districtwide, CA
Job Type: Permanent
Division: DO District Office
Job Number: 2025051
Closing: 1/16/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

General Purpose

Under general supervision, performs a variety of highly responsible accounting support duties involving accounts payable and receivable and related paraprofessional accounting functions; and performs related duties as assigned.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class.

• Reviews vendor invoices and forwards to the ordering department for confirmation of receipt; matches invoice, purchase order and receipting order to verify accuracy, completeness, validity and adherence to District policies and terms of contracts; identifies errors or inaccuracies and follows up with department or vendor to resolve problems such as billing for late fees and incorrect sales tax; requests withholding documents for non-California vendors; verifies mathematical calculations; verifies or assigns correct accounting codes and prepares documents for payment processing.
• Posts payment data to journals; compiles, verifies, reconciles, analyzes and summarizes information; enters data and prepares and processes billings, past due notices, invoices, warrants and stop payments.
• Reviews vendor statements to reconcile accounts; follows up with departments on the status of orders; responds to department/vendor inquiries on status of invoice payments; reviews computer-generated reports and makes necessary corrections; maintains records in compliance with District and governmental policies and regulations.
• Performs accounts receivable functions, including receiving, classifying and recording revenues and preparing journal entries to post revenue transactions; prepares and balances cash and credit card deposits; monitors daily cash balances held by the Fresno County Office of Education treasury; reconciles a variety of bank accounts including cash accounts held by the county treasury and in banks and investigates and resolves discrepancies; maintains desired balances for cash clearing accounts by transferring funds from banks to the County treasury; processes transactions for voided checks and prepares replacement checks for voids, ACH issues and late timesheets; audits the weekly accounts payable check run to monitor cash flow and record transactions in the financial system.
• At a college business office, reviews and approves accounts payable payments in accordance with established District policies and procedures; reconciles accounts receivable accounts with the general ledger; prepares correcting journal entries to resolve any discrepancies; performs bank reconciliations for co-curricular and campus accounts; reconciles all due to/from balances between district and campus accounts.
• At a college business office, utilizes District ERP systems to process and disburse to student accounts financial aid awards including Pell grants, loans, Cal Grant awards, FTIG grants and EOPS/CARE grants; performs queries to review each student account to determine outstanding balances and net award amounts against those balances; reconciles individual account balances to award amounts; prepares journal vouchers to issue aid checks and direct deposits or invoices students for balances due; prepares journal entries to records the receipt of ETF funds; assists students in establishing payment plans for balances due; reconciles financial aid accounts receivable balances to the general ledger; researches discrepancies and prepares journal entries to make corrections; assists students in understanding their account/award balances.
• Performs fiscal year-end tasks including setting up receivables accounts for outstanding revenue and preparing schedules for auditors; performs queries to determine credit balances that are eligible for write off and moves credits to District accounts; prepares and processes journal entries to carry forward MAA funds to new fiscal year.
• Prepares quarterly sales and use tax returns.
• Demonstrates sensitivity to and understanding of historically minoritized groups and participates in professional development activities to increase cultural competency to enhance equity-minded practices within the District.

OTHER DUTIES

• At the District Office picks up and mails accounts payable checks following check runs; as back up to the Lead Accounting Technician, prints checks.
• Assists the District Police department in preparing deposits of parking fine collections; in accordance with state and county requirements, calculates and prepares check to Fresno and Madera Counties for their share of parking fine revenues.
• Provides backup for other department staff during absences and peak periods.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Employment Standards / Minimum Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of:

• District policies, procedures and practices governing purchasing, accounts payable processing, cash management and receipting and related financial transactions.
• Paraprofessional accounting methods and practices and associated internal control policies and procedures.
• Business math.
• Methods and techniques of general ledger posting and reconciliation.
• Use and operation of applicable modules of the District's enterprise accounting and finance system.
• Federal Privacy Act regulations regarding the release of private employee and student information.
• Customer service practices and etiquette.
• Principles and practices of sound business communication including English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation.
• Modern office practices, procedures and equipment including appropriate software applications.

Skills and Abilities to:

• Make highly detailed comparisons, calculations and tabulations of financial data and review accounting and related documents accurately and rapidly.
• Carry out work independently, ensuring a high degree of accuracy.
• Organize, set priorities and exercise sound judgment within established guidelines.
• Interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures and apply them in a variety of procedural situations.
• Operate a computer using spreadsheet and other standard business software; operate other standard office equipment.
• Maintain a variety of financial records and files.
• Maintain confidentiality of documents and records.
• Effectively engage and support historically minoritized groups by addressing issues of equity and improving culturally responsive service-oriented practices.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Understand and follow written and oral instructions.
• Exercise tact and diplomacy in dealing with sensitive issues and upset individuals.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with all those encountered in the course of work.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Graduation from high school or GED equivalent supplemented by college coursework in accounting, and at least four years of progressively responsible paraprofessional accounting or bookkeeping experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Completion of sixty college units including fifteen units in accounting OR an associate degree in accounting, business or a related field is desirable.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Certain assignments may require a valid California driver's license and the ability to maintain insurability under the District's vehicle insurance program.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS
The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this class, employees are regularly required to sit; talk or hear, both in person and by telephone; use hands repetitively to finger, handle, feel or operate computers and standard office equipment; and reach with hands and arms. An employee is frequently required to stand and walk; and lift up to 10 pounds and occasionally up to 25 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Mental Demands
While performing the duties of this class, employees are regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret data, information and documents; analyze and solve problems; use math and mathematical reasoning; learn and apply new information and skills; perform highly detailed work on multiple concurrent tasks; and interact with managers, employees, vendors and others encountered in the course of work.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Employees work under typical office conditions and the noise level is moderate.

The employee may be required to travel to locations other than assigned work site and to adjust to work schedule changes and requirements to work overtime.

Assessment Process

THE DISTRICT OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED BEGINNING DECEMBER 25, 2025, AND WILL RE-OPEN ON JANUARY 2, 2026. STAFF WILL BE UNAVAILABLE TO ANSWER RECRUITMENT QUESTIONS DURING THIS TIME. PLEASE PLAN YOUR APPLICATION ACCORDINGLY.

APPLICATION SUBMISSION
To move forward in the selection process, you must complete an online application through our web site at http://www.schooljobs.com/careers/scccd. Please attach to your application copies of your degrees or transcripts (including when degree was awarded) or your application may be considered incomplete. Resumes may also be uploaded but cannot be used in lieu of a completed application.

ONCE YOU HAVE SUBMITTED YOUR APPLICATION YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO MAKE REVISIONS TO YOUR APPLICATION MATERIALS.
When completing the application, please make sure you include ALL current and previous employment in the Work Experience section of the application and complete ALL fields, including the name and contact information for your supervisors. Experience that is included in the resume but not in the Work Experience section of the application may not be considered for the purpose of determining whether you meet the minimum qualifications.

All required documents must be submitted by the applicant. Personnel Commission staff will not upload your documents for you. The State Center Community College District does not accept letters of recommendation for classified positions. Please do not attempt to attach letters of recommendation to your application.

APPLICATION REVIEW AND ASSESSMENTS
The application review process includes an evaluation of training and experience based on given application information and answers to supplemental questionnaire. Only the most qualified applicants, who pass the minimum qualifications review, will be invited to the assessment process.

The assessment process will also include an online competency assessment (60% weight) and an oral interview assessment (40% weight). Of those achieving a passing score on the competency assessment only the most qualified candidates will be invited to the oral interview assessment. Passing score is 75% out of 100% on each assessment section.

INITIAL ASSESSMENT TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED AS FOLLOWS:

COMPETENCY ASSESSMENT: JANUARY 27, 2026

ORAL ASSESSMENT: FEBRUARY 6, 2026

The assessment process / assessment date is subject to change as needs dictate. All communication regarding this process will be delivered via email to the address listed on your application.

ELIGIBILITY LIST
Candidates who attain a passing score on each part of the assessment will be placed in rank order on a district wide Open-Competitive List. Using the same process, a separate district wide Promotional List will be established, and both Lists will be used concurrently. Unless otherwise indicated, the eligibility list will be used to fill current vacancies in this classification districtwide for at least six (6) months. The current vacancies are with Reedley College and the District Office.

PASSING THE ASSESSMENTS AND BEING PLACED ON THE ELIGIBILITY LIST DO NOT GUARANTEE AN OFFER OF EMPLOYMENT.VERIFICATIONS OF EMPLOYMENT WILL BE COLLECTED IF AN OFFER IS MADE.

ACCOMMODATIONS
Individuals with disabilities requiring reasonable accommodation in the selection process must inform the State Center Community College District Personnel Commission Department in writing no later than the filing date stated on the announcement. Those applicants needing such accommodations should document this request including an explanation as to the type and extent of accommodation needed to participate in the selection process.

SCCCD is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering innovation and inclusivity. We respond proactively to the diverse needs of the community and welcome individuals excited to join our District's purpose to support student success both locally and globally. United, we the faculty, classified professionals and administrators pledge to treat all applicants and employees fairly and equitably.



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