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ACCOUNTANT SHORT TERM HOURLY (TEMPORARY)

Company: Antelope Valley College
Location: Lancaster
Posted on: September 18, 2024

Job Description:

Salary: $28.55 Hourly

Location : Lancaster, CA

Job Type: Short Term Hourly

Job Number: RN22-31

Department: Business Services

Opening Date: 09/27/2022

Closing Date: Continuous

RANGE: 21

ANTICIPATED START DATE: Establishing a Pool

ADDITIONAL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: Letter of Intent

Current Resume

Scanned Copy of Transcripts

WORK SCHEDULE: Short-Term-Hourly/Professional Experts - College hours of operation: Monday - Thursday: 7:30 am - 6:00 pm Friday: 7:30 am-11:30 am (Exact work schedule to be determined by supervisor based on department needs and college hours of operation.) Temporary employees may only work up to 25 hours a week (not to exceed 100 hours per month), total not to exceed 999 hours for a total of 100 days. (Days are counted regardless of # of hours worked per day)

DESCRIPTION

Under the direction of the accounting & budgeting supervisor, performs a variety of technical accounting duties in the preparation, compliance, maintenance, analysis, and control of district budgets, accounts receivable and payable, financial report preparation for restricted and unrestricted programs, accounts and grants. Maintains related records and prepares periodic and annual reports. Prepares a variety of local, county, State and federal financial reports and projections. Performs other related duties as may be assigned.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

E = indicates essential duties of the position

  • Serves as liaison to district employees resolving accounting, budgeting, expense and compliance problems. (E)
  • Analyzes, prepares, and reviews data for claims, invoices and financial reporting to various agencies, including state, county, federal, local, and private entities. (E)
  • Records accounting transactions, adjustments, and accruals. (E)
  • Meets with departmental managers, program managers, and directors to review accounting aspects of their departments, program, and grant financial issues. (E)
  • Interprets guidelines and ensures accurate accounting in compliance with GAAP and GASB and compiling various reports for management, county, State, and federal agencies. (E)
  • Balances budgets and accounts and reconcile financial statements. (E)
  • Performs other related duties as may be assigned MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

    EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Any combination equivalent to: bachelor's degree in accounting, bookkeeping or related field and three years increasingly responsible professional experience in the preparation and maintenance of financial and statistical records.

    KNOWLEDGE OF:
    • School district accounting and auditing principles, practices and procedures.
    • Financial, statistical and fiscal record-keeping principles.
    • Preparation and maintenance of comprehensive accounting and budgetary records.
    • Financial reporting procedures.
    • Data processing applications to accounting and auditing functions related to database management, electronic spreadsheets and word processing.
    • Applicable sections of State Education Code and other applicable laws.
    • Modern office practices, procedures and equipment.
    • Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
    • Operation of a personal computer and computer terminal.
    • Technical aspects of field of specialty.
    • District organization, operations, policies and objectives.
    • Policies and objectives of assigned program and activities.
    • Oral and written communication skills.
    • Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary. ABILITY TO:
      • Perform a variety of technical accounting duties in the preparation, maintenance and control of District budgets, including appropriation of program income and expense, expense and appropriation transfers, analysis of categorical and ROP programs and accounts and the development of financial statements.
      • Maintain and prepare periodic and annual reports.
      • Prepare a variety of local, county, State and federal financial reports and projections.
      • Maintain and audit fiscal records and accounts.
      • Assure compliance with applicable district policies, procedures and governmental regulations.
      • Balance budgets and accounts and reconcile financial statements.
      • Interpret and apply rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
      • Plan and organize work.
      • Operate a variety of office equipment and machines including computer terminals, personal computers and spreadsheet applications.
      • Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
      • Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
      • Work independently with little direction.
      • Meet schedules and time lines.
      • Compile, analyze and record financial and statistical data.
      • Communicate effectively both orally and in writing. OTHER INFORMATION

        WORK DIRECTION, LEAD AND SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Not applicable - no permanent full-time staff to supervise.

        CONTACTS: College and administrative personnel, outside agencies, contractors, and vendors.

        PHYSICAL EFFORT:

        Requires the ability to exert some physical effort, such as walking, standing and light lifting

        Minimal dexterity in the use of fingers, limbs and body in the operation of office equipment.

        WORKING CONDITIONS:

        Normal office environment.

        APPLICATION PROCESS
        This position requires the following documents to be attached to your online application in order to be considered:
        • Application
        • Current resume
        • Letter of intent that addresses minimum and desirable qualifications.
        • Scanned copy of official transcripts with required degree(s). Foreign transcripts and degrees require official certification of equivalency to U.S. transcripts and degrees by a certified U.S. review service at the time of application and must identify graduate level coursework. Applications with incomplete information (i.e., statements such as see resume) or missing documents will not be considered.

          SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
          • Each recruitment is conducted independently from others; therefore, interested parties need to submit separate complete application packages for each position they apply.
          • Applicants may be subject to passing an examination (written/technical), as appropriate to the requirements of the position.
          • Residency within a reasonable geographical area of the college may be necessary.
          • Travel expenses for pre-employment interviews and employment processing will not be authorized.
          • Short Term Hourly (Temporary) Employees and Professional Experts: May work up to 25 hours a week (not to exceed 100 hours per month), total not to exceed 999 hours for a total of 100 days. (Days are counted regardless of the number of hours worked per day). VISA
            AVC does not sponsor visas.

            ACCOMMODATIONS
            If you have, any questions or concerns/if you require accommodations for the application process in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources Office at (661) 722-6311.

            COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY AND EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
            Antelope Valley Community College District (AVC) is committed to employing administrators, faculty, and staff members who are dedicated to student success. AVC recognizes that diversity in the academic environment fosters cultural awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides suitable role models for all students.

            AVC is committed to hiring processes that support equal opportunity, diversity, and provide equitable consideration for all candidates as required in federal and state laws and regulations. To find out more about AVC, please visit our website at avc.edu.

            Annual Security Report is provided by Antelope Valley College for prospective students and employees. A copy of this report is available at http://www.avc.edu/administration/police

Keywords: Antelope Valley College, Lancaster , ACCOUNTANT SHORT TERM HOURLY (TEMPORARY), Accounting, Auditing , Lancaster, California

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