Posting Details

Position Information

Posting Number2014677SPosition TitleSenior Accounting TechnicianLocationCañada CollegeDepartmentAdministrative Services CAÑ (DEPT)Position Number3C0208Percentage of Full Time100%FLSANon-Exempt (accrues overtime)Months per Year12If other, please specifyMin Salary$65,100 (annual)Max Salary$83,148 (annual)Position TypeClassified Positions Posting Text

Who We Are

The San Mateo County Community District is committed to achieving educational equity for all students. As outlined in the District’s Strategic Plan, “success, equity, and social justice for our students are longstanding goals.” The District’s “Students First” Strategic Plan is focused on “Student Success, Equity and Social Justice.” We provide students with a rich and dynamic learning experience that embraces differences — emphasizing collaboration and engaging students in and out of the classroom, encouraging them to realize their goals, and to become global citizens and socially responsible leaders. When you join our team at San Mateo County Community College District, you can expect to be part of an inclusive, innovative and equity-focused community that approaches higher education as a matter of social justice that requires broad collaboration among faculty, classified staff, administration, students and community partners.

The College and the District

Cañada College, which was designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution in approximately 2000, is part of the San Mateo County Community College District, which currently enrolls approximately 23,000 students, the majority of whom are from minoritized populations. Of the students at Cañada College, 3.0% are African-American, 0.1% are American Indian, 11.1% are Asian, 3.7% are Filipino, 36.8% are Latinx, 1.4% are Pacific Islander, 25.8% are White, 15.1% are Multi-Ethnic, and 2.9% are unknown.

Who We Want

We value the ability to serve students from a broad range of cultural heritages, socioeconomic backgrounds, genders, abilities and orientations. Therefore, we prioritize applicants who demonstrate they understand the benefits diversity brings to a professional educational community. The successful candidate will be an equity-minded individual committed to collaborating with faculty, classified staff, administration, students and community partners who are also committed to closing equity gaps. The San Mateo County Community College District seeks employees who value mentorship and working in a collegial, collaborative environment, guided by a commitment to helping all students achieve their educational goals.

The Position

The Senior Accounting Technician performs accounting work primarily involved in the maintenance of accounts and records, preparation of financial reports and monitoring, and analysis of accounting procedures for centralized or college finance operations. Under general supervision, the Senior Accounting Technician provides accounting and other financial documentation and information to staff at various levels regarding budget issues, accounting records and transactions, grants and other categorical funding, account balancing, general ledger, accounts payable and receivable and other areas of financial services. Public contact is moderate, primarily involving college and District staff; however, public contact may occasionally extend to other educational institutions, vendors, government agencies and organizations, for the purpose of exchanging information about account status, timelines, and procedures. A moderate to high degree of independent judgment and creativity are required to accurately apply prescribed guidelines and information to the resolution of a variety of minor and occasional major problems that arise. Consequences of errors in judgment could be costly in employee time; however, supervisory controls and well-prescribed procedures limit the risk of serious errors. A Senior Accounting Technician can lead the work of other staff and student assistants as assigned.

Duties and Responsibilities

The duties below are representative of the duties of the classification and are not intended to cover all of the duties performed by the incumbent(s) of any particular position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the scope of work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to this classification.

1. Exchanges information with department and college staff, outside and governmental agencies, and students regarding budget issues, accounting reports, grants and other categorical funding, research information, reporting deadlines, accounts payable and receivable, general ledger, payroll, year-end closing, and accounts balancing

2. Enters, modifies, and retrieves data using a computer

3. Plans changes to computer data records in conjunction with professional accounting and management staff

4. Audits computer records for accuracy

5. Provides input to auditors regarding current status of account records, documentation, and other related issues as entered online and in manual records

6. Leads and coordinates the work of accounting clerical and other staff on special and regular projects as assigned

7. Sets up and maintains detailed accounting records

8. Reviews various accounts to audit their current or overdue status

9. Ensures compliance to policy and procedures by comparing work in progress to required formats, deadlines, and linkages

10. Monitors the due dates for payments

11. Audits accounting records of college staff; sets liabilities and receivables

12. Uses a database and a variety of computer software to compile data for, format and prepare required financial and related reports, and to compose and prepare routine correspondence and memoranda

13. Researches data for, prepares and submits claims to state, federal and local agencies

14. Prepares, analyzes, and reviews estimates of revenues, expenditures, fund conditions, budgetary accounts, and transfers

15. Enters monthly journal entries for revenue and expense control

16. Posts to general ledger from all sources

17. Reconciles bank and cash positions to fund balances maintained by outside agencies

18. Analyzes and verifies financial reports, statements, accounts, and records of expenditures, and revenues

19. Reconciles, records, and makes deposits to financial institutions and County Treasury; maintains and reconciles cash balances with financial institutions, District, and County Treasury

20. Performs other related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• A combination of education and experience equivalent to an Associate’s degree in accounting or a closely related field

• Successful accounting clerical work experience of increasing responsibility that has included financial analysis and reporting such as full charge bookkeeping

• Skill in the use of spreadsheets, charts and a variety of computer software to format, compose and present accounting data, reports, correspondence and other documents

• Demonstrated cultural competence, sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff

• Experience with training and leading the work of others

• Skill in the preparation and maintenance of financial and accounting records

• Experience with research and compiling data for, formatting, and preparing statistical, financial, accounting, and other reports and records

• Demonstrated skill in multi-tasking, prioritizing workloads, and working independently

• Demonstrated skill in working as part of a customer service team

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

1. Skill in respectful, tactful and sensitive interactions with people who are diverse in their academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds

2. Knowledge of accounting practices, procedures, and terminology

3. Knowledge of the techniques that are commonly used in financial and statistical record keeping

4. Knowledge of fund accounting, budgetary and financial analysis, and research procedures

5. Skill in the use of a database and a variety of computer software, including Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat, to enter, modify, research, retrieve and format data and to prepare routine correspondence and other written materials

6. Skill in training and leading the work of others

7. Skill in working accurately under deadline pressure.

8. Skill in oral and written communication

9. Skill in the preparation of financial statements and comprehensive accounting reports

10. Ability to work independently with minimal direction

11. Ability to work effectively as part of a customer service team

12. Ability to compare complex data and analyze

13. Skill in drawing conclusions from the assimilation of a variety of data

14. Skill in attention to detail, memory, tact, and patience

15. Ability to adapt and be flexible

16. Ability to work under deadline pressure

Physical Requirements

This classification requires dexterity of hands and fingers to type and use phone; sitting at a computer; viewing a monitor for periods of time; repetitive use of keyboard and mouse; ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds in order to perform the essential functions.

Preferred QualificationsBenefits

Benefits include paid holidays, vacation and sick leave. The District pays all or a portion of monthly medical plan premiums (depending on the coverage) and pays all of the monthly dental and vision plan premiums for employees and eligible dependents. Additional paid benefits include life insurance, salary continuance insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program. Classified employees participate in the Public Employees’ Retirement System, a defined-benefit retirement plan through the State of California. Optional tax-deferred 403(b) and 457 retirement plans are also available.

Posting Detail Information

Open Date10/19/2018First Review Date01/13/2019Close DateOpen Until FilledYesSpecial Instructions Summary

Required Application Materials
All applicants are required to submit:

1. A completed online District application form (go to https://jobs.smccd.edu to complete the application and to apply for this position).

2. A resume that details all relevant education, training, and other work experience.

3. A cover letter of no more than 3 pages that addresses the applicant’s cultural competence, sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff as well as the applicant’s qualifications as they relate to the requirements, knowledge, skills, and abilities listed in this announcement.

Candidates for interview will be selected from among those who most closely meet the requirements and knowledge, skills and abilities. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview. As part of the interview process, candidates may be asked to demonstrate job-related knowledge and skills.

For questions related to this posting, please contact:

SMCCCD Office of Human Resources
3401 CSM Drive, San Mateo, CA 94402
Tel.: (650) 574-6555
Fax:(650) 574-6574
Web Page: www.smccd.edu/hr

Conditions of Employment

Prior to employment, the selected candidate will be required to complete the following:

1. Submit official transcripts (applies to all faculty or educational administrative positions)
2. Submit verifications of prior employment
3. Satisfactory references
4. Successfully being cleared for employment through the background checking process

In addition to background checks, the District may review publicly available information about a candidate on the Internet. If a candidate is aware of incorrect or inaccurate information that is available on the Internet, the candidate is welcome to address such an issue with the Office of Human Resources.
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5. Present original documents for proof of eligibility to work in the United States
6. Approval of your employment by the SMCCCD Board of Trustees
7. Provide a certificate of Tuberculosis exam for initial employment.
8. Have fingerprints taken by a Live Scan computer (Clearance must be received prior to first day of employment). Please note that the California Education Code requires, in part, that community college districts shall not employ or retain in employment persons in public school service who have been convicted of certain felonies, a misdemeanor drug charge (including alcohol offenses) or misdemeanor moral turpitude (sexual offense) crime. However, consideration may be given to those whose drug convictions occurred more than five years ago. A conviction for other crimes may not necessarily disqualify you from the job for which you may be applying.

EEO Statement

The San Mateo County Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer that seeks to employ individuals who represent the rich diversity of cultures, language groups, and abilities of its surrounding communities.

Accomodations

Applicants who have disabilities may request that special accommodations be made in order to complete the selection process. Accommodation request forms and a copy of the Americans with Disabilities Act applicant procedures are available in the Office of Human Resources.

Annual Security Report

San Mateo County Community College District’s (SMCCCD) 2018 Annual Security Report (ASR), required by the Clery Act, includes statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in certain off-campus buildings owned or controlled by SMCCCD; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from SMCCCD. Our 2018 Annual Security Report also outlines various campus safety and security policies, such as those concerning crime reporting, prevention and response to sexual and gender violence, alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, emergency response and evacuation procedures, and other matters. The 2018 Annual Security Report is now available. The Annual Security Report also includes important tips to help every member of the community remain safe and avoid becoming a victim of crime. You can obtain a copy of this report by contacting the Department of Public Safety at the District Office or any of the three Campuses (650) 738-7000.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
   • District Employee
   • District Employment Site
   • CCC Registry
   • HigherEdJobs.com
   • Chronicle of Higher Education
   • ACCCA
   • HERC
   • EdJoin.com
   • Indeed.com
   • Other
   • LinkedIn
   • Facebook or Twitter
2. * Do you possess a combination of education and experience equivalent to an Associate's degree in accounting or a closely related field?
   • Yes
   • No
3. * Have you had successful accounting clerical work experience of increasing responsibility that has included financial analysis and reporting such as for full charge bookkeeping?
   • Yes
   • No
4. * Can you demonstrate skill in the use of spreadsheets, charts, and a variety of computer software to format, compose, and present accounting data, reports, correspondence and other documents?
   • Yes
   • No
5. * Can you demonstrate cultural competence, a sensitivity to and an understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff?
   • Yes
   • No
6. * Do you have experience with training and leading the work of others?
   • Yes
   • No
7. * Do you have experience with the preparation and maintenance of financial and accounting records?
   • Yes
   • No
8. * Can you demonstrate experience with researching and compiling data for, formatting, and preparing statistical, financial, accounting, and other reports and records?
   • Yes
   • No
9. * Can you demonstrate skill in multitasking, prioritizing workloads, and working both independently as well as part of a customer service team?
   • Yes
   • No

Applicant DocumentsRequired Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Resume/Curriculum Vitae

Optional Documents

1. Other Document 1
2. Other Document 2
3. Other Document 3