Job Description

Salary : $89,378.76 - $108,642.72 Annually Location : Financial Accounting - 4100 Normal St RM 3244 San Diego CA 92103-2653, CA Job Type: Classified Job Number: CL24-142 Department: Financial Accounting Opening Date: 05/05/2025 Closing Date: 5/19/2025 11:59 PM Pacific Description This opportunity is open to all. The San Diego Unified School District is seeking a Financial Accountant to perform complex professional accounting duties related to the various funds of the District; perform duties which involve analysis and application of accounting principles and practices, revenue budget projections, financial statement analysis, and preparing financial reports for special resources or district funds; lead the work of accounting staff. Position Specifics: Working location is: 4100 Normal Street, San Diego CA 92103 There is currently one (1) full-time position available. Position schedule - 40 hours per week, 12 months per year Qualifies for District paid health and wellness benefits for employees and eligible dependents The Financial Accountant will be paid on the OTBS Salary Schedule. Salary Grade: 056 . To view the OTBS Salary Schedule click here . Examples of Duties

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

An incumbent may perform any combination of the essential functions shown below. This position description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, knowledge, or abilities associated with this classification, but is intended to accurately reflect the principal job elements. E = Essential Functions Prepare financial studies and evaluations of specially funded educational programs. E Maintain current cost accounting and statistical data; analyzes cash balances and fund requirements. E Conduct audits to ensure expenditures comply with contract requirements; identify and resolve discrepancies. E Advise and assist management staff in the financial administration of projects or accounts. E Provide assistance with ASB activities and support the charter schools in an oversight capacity. E Examine contracts to determine district's financial position; evaluate existing and proposed legislation which may affect project funding. E Prepare and submit fiscal reports, schedules, statements, forecasts, and claims, as required. E Maintain general and/or subsidiary ledgers and accounts; reconcile accounts with electronic data information and the general ledger. E Maintain liaison with other agencies; prepare revenue estimates and analyses of district revenue receipts. E Act as district liaison during financial audits of special projects and general ledgers; develop or modify financial programs for maintenance of accounting records on computers. E Train and lead the work of accounting staff. E Perform related duties as assigned. To view the detailed job description for Financial Accountant, click here . Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination of training, experience, and/or education equivalent to: graduation from a recognized four year college or university with a major in accounting or business administration with a concentration in accounting and three years of recent, progressively responsible professional accounting experience of acceptable level and quality. Supplemental course work in the use of computers and related software is desirable. Supplemental Information

APPLICATION PROCESS:

To be eligible for consideration, interested candidates must submit the following documents: Online employment application: Please complete the online application to include all current and previous work history and education. Substitute Experience: Please note that general or occasional Substitute Experience is not included when determining if a candidate has met the minimum qualifications for the position. Individuals working in related, specific, LONG-TERM substitute assignments of substantial hours per week must specify each separate long-term assignment in their work history in order for this experience to POSSIBLY count towards meeting the minimum qualifications. This information must include an approximate start date, end date (where applicable), specific site, job title, hours per week, and job duties performed for each long-term assignment. Answer all supplemental questions: The supplemental questions should be answered thoroughly, clearly and concisely as the responses provided (along with the entire application package) will be carefully reviewed to determine which candidates will move forward in the recruitment process. Attach proof of education, training, certification, or licenses: Education, training, or certifications will only be considered if acceptable documentation is attached Photocopy of Degree or Photocopy of OFFICIAL transcript Photocopy of Licenses and/or Certifications Foreign Equivalency Certification: Individuals who have completed high school or college-level coursework at an institution in a country other than the United States must provide a Foreign Equivalency Certification to satisfy the education requirement. A Foreign Equivalency Certification can be obtained for a fee from a professional organization. For more information, including acceptable providers please see Foreign Transcript Evaluation . Additional documents: A resume may be attached, but not substituted for completing work history, education sections, or the supplemental questions of the employment application. Additional documents, if any, may/should be attached to the online employment application.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

If you have questions about your application, please email The San Diego Unified School District communicates information regarding the hiring process via email. Please be aware that the District is not responsible for messages blocked by your email service. In an effort to allow our emails through your personal spam filter, you can try to add the and to your safe senders list. San Diego Unified School District is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education. District programs and activities shall be free from discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying by reason of the following actual or perceived characteristics: age, ancestry, color, mental or physical disability, ethnicity, ethnic group identification, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, immigration status, marital or parental status, medical condition, nationality, national origin, actual or perceived sex, sexual orientation, race, religion, or on the basis of a person's association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. For more information about equity in employment, contact: Title II Coordinator & Uniform Complaint Compliance Officer Eric Rico: (619) 725-7225,erico1@sandi.net Title IX Coordinator Anna Ward: (619) 725-7225,award2@sandi.net 504 Coordinator Eri Nall: (619) 344-6420, 01 1. The following supplemental questions will help us determine how well you meet the minimum employment qualification standards for this position. Additionally, the information provided in answer to these questions may be considered in determining whether you will move forward in the recruitment process. Respond honestly and truthfully to all questions. Over-evaluating your experience or skill level is considered providing false and/or misleading information. Applicants found to have provided false or misleading information of their skills or experience will be disqualified from further employment processing, or if hired, immediately terminated from employment. Experience listed below must be represented in the work history section of your application. A resume may be attached, but not substituted for completing the work history, education sections, or the supplemental questions of the employment application. Providing incomplete responses or answering "See Resume" or "See Application" may automatically disqualify your application from further consideration.I acknowledge that I have read and understand the above statement. (Please initial in the space provided below.) 02 2. What is your highest level of education completed? Please note: To receive credit for a college degree, trade school or certificate, a photocopy of an official transcript, diploma, or certificate must be attached to your application. Degrees or coursework completed in a country other than the United States will need to be accompanied by a foreign transcript evaluation.Click for more informationIf you have listed a degree above, please state the area of concentration for your degree. If you have multiple degrees, please list all areas of concentration. If you did not list a degree, please answer N/A. High School Diploma or G.E.D. Equivalent Some College Coursework Associate's Degree Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree Doctorate None of the Above 03 3. If you have listed a degree above, please state the area of concentration for your degree. If you have multiple degrees, please list all areas of concentration. If you did not list a degree, please answer N/A.Please note: To receive credit for a college degree, a photocopy of an official transcript or diploma must be attached to your application or submitted by the close date. Degrees or coursework completed in a country other than the United States will need to be accompanied by a foreign transcript evaluation. Click for more information 04 4. How many years of recent (within the last 10 years), progressively responsible professional accounting experience do you have? Your related work experience must be clearly shown in the areas for work history on your application. I do not have any accounting and/or financial reporting and analysis work experience. I have 1 year or less of accounting and/or financial reporting and analysis work experience. I have 2 - 3 years of accounting and/or financial reporting and analysis work experience. I have 4 -5 years of accounting and/or financial reporting and analysis work experience. I have 6 - 7 years or more of accounting and/or financial reporting and analysis work experience. I have 8 - 9 years or more of accounting and/or financial reporting and analysis work experience. I have 10 or more years of accounting and/or financial reporting and analysis work experience. 05 5. Please describe the experience you have indicated above regarding your progressively responsible professional accounting experience.Be sure to include the specific duties/tasks you performed, where this experience was obtained, your position title, and how long you performed these duties.The experience listed must be represented in the work history section of your application.Providing incomplete responses or answering "See Resume" or "See Application" may automatically disqualify your application from further consideration. A resume may be attached, but not substituted for completing the work history, education sections, or the supplemental questions of the employment application. If you have no experience, please answer N/A. 06 6. Please describe your level of proficiency in Microsoft Excel. I do not have any experience using Excel. I know how to create a spreadsheet, format data, and create charts. I know how to create spreadsheets/charts, create formulas, and import/export data. I can perform all of the functions listed above, create pivot tables, and compile data from a variety of sources. 07 7. Do you have experience working with PeopleSoft Financial Modules?Your related work experience must be clearly shown in the areas for work history on your application. Yes No 08 8. Do you have any experience working for a Public School District or other government entity?Your related work experience must be clearly shown in the areas for work history on your application. Yes No 09 Please describe how you maintain general and/or subsidiary ledgers and accounts; reconcile account with electronic data information and the general ledger. Be sure to include the specific duties/tasks you performed, where this experience was obtained, your position title, and how long you performed these duties.The experience listed must be represented in the work history section of your application.Providing incomplete responses or answering "See Resume" or "See Application" may automatically disqualify your application from further consideration. A resume may be attached, but not substituted for completing the work history, education sections, or the supplemental questions of the employment application. If you have no experience, please answer N/A. 10 Please describe how you conduct audits to ensure expenditures comply with contract requirements; identify and resolve discrepancies. Be sure to include the specific duties/tasks you performed, where this experience was obtained, your position title, and how long you performed these duties.The experience listed must be represented in the work history section of your application.Providing incomplete responses or answering "See Resume" or "See Application" may automatically disqualify your application from further consideration. A resume may be attached, but not substituted for completing the work history, education sections, or the supplemental questions of the employment application. If you have no experience, please answer N/A. Required Question San Diego Unified School District

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