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Position Information

Job Posting TitleAccount Clerk IILocationLos Rios Community College District (Cosumnes River College)Department LocationAdministrative ServicesPosting NumberC00974PThe Institution

About
Cosumnes River College values diversity, focuses on creativity and personal enrichment, and empowers students to reach their full potential as informed and productive members of the community. CRC is a leader in innovative ideas and sustainable values. One of the four colleges of the Los Rios Community College District, Cosumnes River College (CRC) seeks candidates who are knowledgeable about the impact of implicit bias in teaching and learning, and who implement culturally responsive teaching techniques and effective practices for engaging students.

Serving south Sacramento County and Elk Grove since 1970, CRC’s main campus and its Elk Grove center provide a dynamic learning environment for more than 14,000 ethnically and racially diverse students. One of the top 10 most diverse 2-year public colleges in the nation (noted in the Almanac of Higher Education, Fall 2015), CRC is a student-centered, open-access community college dedicated to preparing students for an ever-changing future.

Our Strengths
CRC awards Associate of Arts and Associate of Science degrees, Associate degrees for Transfer, Career Education certificates, and transfer credit for students who intend to continue their education at a four-year college or university. Our 200+ programs include automotive technology, radio, television and film, allied heath, veterinary technology, and architecture and design technology, among others.

With a focus on improving completion outcomes for all students, programs like Umoja, the Puente project, and DIOP Scholars and Native American Higher Ed Resources, look to increase the number of Latinx, African-American and Native American students who complete a degree, certificate and/or transfer to four-year colleges and universities. Student support services and programs including CARE, EOPS, Enriched Scholars, and First Year Experience enhance the ability of all students to complete college. CRC is recognized as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and as an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI).

Our Vision
CRC strives to be an exemplary and innovative community college that empowers students and employees to strengthen the cultural, social, economic, and environmental well-being of their communities.

Position Summary

The journey level class of the series. Incumbents, under direction, perform a variety of clerical accounting duties involving the maintenance of financial or statistical records. Duties may vary based on assigned department. [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 Administrative Services department.

Los Rios Community College District offers competitive salaries and a very comprehensive employee benefits package to include medical insurance, CalPERS retirement, and opportunities for additional insurance and financial investments.

Full-time, twelve-month employees receive 17 days of annual paid holidays, 15 days’ vacation yearly (with increases after 5 & 10 years) and 8 hours of sick leave per month. Los Rios also offers extensive professional development opportunities with the district and financial support and/or paid time off to complete external academic studies. (See full LRCEA contract agreement details)

Assignment Responsibilities

● Prepares and maintains change funds for revolving fund operations.
● Complies with federal, state, and company policies, procedures, and regulations.
● Debits or credits accounts and reporting in some cases to supervisors.
● Uses a variety of computer accounting and office software programs.
● Evaluates records for accuracy and reconciles or notes discrepancies and communicating same to campus supervisors, and vendors when appropriate.
● Compiles reports and tables, prepares and balances bank deposits, and reconciles cash register tapes.
● Enters and codes financial transactions and other account information to update and maintain accounting records.
● Serves as counter receptionist and answers student’s questions.
● Performs basic financial calculations such as amounts due, balances, discounts, equity, and principal.
● Screens data for accuracy and completeness and reconciles discrepancies.
● Issues and accounts for keys to secured areas.
● Prepares daily cash reports and accounts payable for bookstore.
● Prepares and types financial/statistical reports including daily reports to District.
● Processes incoming invoices, returned checks, posts bad debt entries, coordinates with collection agencies, and handles student related issues.
● Receives control figures and balances output data to control figures both manually and visually, comparing and researching discrepancies.
● Prepares negotiable instruments for deposit.
● Monitors and reconciles account balances before issuing checks.
● Prepares billings and follows up on collections of past due receivables.
● Prepares accounts payable for payment and pays invoices.
● Maintains records of accounts receivable and accounts payable.
● Verifies requisitions against data and budgets.
● Assists with the audit of warrants before they are distributed.
● Determines applicability of Use Tax and applies correct rate.
● Audits student and classified employee timesheets, maintains preliminary payroll records charges against appropriate accounts, and assists in resolving payroll problems and issues.
● Assigns or uses accounting code numbers for income and expenditure items.
● Schedules campus and District vehicles for travel, and processes related expenses for reimbursement.
● Prepares files and verifies accuracy for ordering hand-generated checks.
● Types and distributes financial/ statistical reports.
● Determines 1099 reportable status.
● Performs financial calculations and analyzes information on travel authorizations/disbursements to ensure adherence to District policy.
● Prepares journal entries and budget transfers.
● Prepares, audits and reconciles purchasing requisitions for supplies, equipment and services.
● Performs related duties as required.

Work Year12 monthWork Schedule

10:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., Monday – Thursday
8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Friday

Total Hrs per Week/Day40 hours per weekSpecial RequirementsMinimum Qualifications

EXPERIENCE: Two years of financial recordkeeping experience.

Promotional: One year of experience in Los Rios Community College District as an Account Clerk I, or equivalent experience. (Promotional applies to regular, current Classified employees working with the Los Rios CCD.)

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.)

Application Instructions

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

2. Resume (recommended).

3. Two (2) letters of recommendation (recommended).

4. Letter of Interest (recommended).

Do not submit additional materials that are not requested.

NOTE: Applications submitted without all required documents, listed above, will be disqualified. Applicants indicating “see resume” on the online application will be disqualified.

Do not submit additional materials that are not requested.

After hours inquiries should be emailed to hr@losrios.edu. Submission of applications are by 11:59 p.m., of the posting closing date.

Physical DemandsSalary$3,151.45 per month LRCCD Salary SchedulesAdditional Salary InformationPlus shift differential. Posting Detail Information

Posting Date06/21/2019Closing Date07/17/2019Open ContinuouslyNoBeginning and/or Ending Dates

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How and where to apply

Please visit our Frequently Asked Questions for complete information on how to apply online with our District. Application services are available between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, at the Los Rios Community College District Human Resources Office located at 1919 Spanos Court, Sacramento, CA 95825-3981. If you need assistance with any phase of the application process, please call (916) 568-3112 or come in during our business hours.

After hours inquiries should be emailed to hr@losrios.edu. Submission of applications are by 11:59 p.m. of the posting closing date.

Conditions

All Positions: Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful clearance from a criminal background check, freedom from tuberculosis, and proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States prior to the first day of work. The District may select additional qualified candidates should unexpected vacancies or needs occur during this recruitment/selection process. When education is a requirement for the position, official academic transcripts from the accredited college/university must be submitted within 60 days of hire.

Quicklinkhttp://jobs.losrios.edu/postings/11808Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Criminal History Verification and Release: I acknowledge and agree that I understand that by answering the question below, I certify that the information provided by me is true, correct and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief. I authorize investigation of all statements contained herein, and on the P-881 (if applicable and submitted), and I release from liability all persons and organizations furnishing such information. I understand that any misstatements, omissions or misrepresentation of facts on this form, my application, and, if applicable, the P-881 or attachment(s) may be cause for disqualification or dismissal. If you have ever been convicted of an offense other than a minor traffic violation you are required to complete the form "Arrests Which Led to Convictions for Crime", P-881 (you must disclose convictions that have been dismissed pursuant to Penal Code Section 1203.4; Ed. Code 87008). If needed, copy and paste the provided link, for the form <a href="http://wserver.losrios.edu/hr/forms/P-881,10-2013.pdf" target="_blank">http://wserver.losrios.edu/hr/forms/P-881,10-2013.pdf</a> and attach the completed form to your application.
   • Yes, I acknowledge and agree
   • No, I do not acknowledge or agree
2. * Can you perform the essential functions of this position?
   • Yes
   • No
3. * Considering this specific position that you are applying to – where/how did you learn about this position?
   • College Department
   • CareerBuilder
   • Chronicle of Higher Ed (Vitea.com)
   • Community College Registry Job Fair: Oakland
   • Community College Registry Job Fair: Los Angeles
   • Community College Registry Online Job Board
   • Community Outreach (ex. Festivals, etc.)
   • CommunityCollegeJobs
   • Craigslist
   • Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
   • EdJoin
   • Facebook (Campaign)
   • Facebook (Los Rios Page)
   • Glassdoor
   • Greater Sacramento Urban League
   • HigheredJobs
   • Indeed
   • Instagram
   • Job Sites
   • Job Journal
   • Latina Leadership Network of the California Community Colleges
   • LinkedIn
   • Los Rios Community College District Employee
   • Los Rios Community College District Human Resources Email
   • Los Rios Community College District Website
   • Professional Networks
   • Sacramento Black Chamber of Commerce
   • Sacramento Asian Chamber of Commerce
   • Sacramento Builders Exchange
   • Sacramento Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
   • Sacramento Rainbow Chamber of Commerce
   • SacramentoWorks
   • Twitter
   • YouTube
   • ZipRecruiter
4. * Please cut and paste the provided link to read and review the CRC Statement concerning the value of cultural competence.https://pa-hrsuite-production.s3.amazonaws.com/2949/docs/133235.pdf I have reviewed the CRC Statement Concerning the Value of Cultural Competence:
   • Yes
   • No

Applicant DocumentsRequired Documents

Optional Documents

1. Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2. Letter of Interest
3. Letter of Recommendation 1
4. Letter of Recommendation 2
5. P-881 Report of Arrests Which Led To Convictions For Crime Document