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THE OPPORTUNITY

The City of Pacifica is a beautiful coastal community, just south of San Francisco with an exciting opportunity. We are currently hiring for a Maintenance Worker II to join our team. Under general supervision, this position will perform semi-skilled maintenance and repairs of City streets, sanitary sewers, storm drains, park and recreation landscaped areas, and other related work.  

At the City of Pacifica, we are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. To us, equal opportunity employment is not just about compliance, it’s about who you are, how you can help our City and who you want to be. At the City of Pacifica, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and residents.

If interested, we invite you to explore this opportunity with us, please note, recruitment closes on August 10, 2021 by 5:00 PDT, so apply today!

BASIC EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Supervises a small crew and participates in the construction, maintenance and repair of streets, curbs, gutters, sewers, storm drains, catch basins, barricades, sidewalks, parks, landscaped areas, and recreation equipment and facilities;

• Operates and makes minor repairs and adjustments to heavy power-driven equipment; constructs forms for and does cement work;

• Does occasional brick work and building construction and maintenance work; builds retaining walls;

• Supervises and performs slide control planting, creek bed clean out, park landscape planting and maintenance, including irrigation; athletic field maintenance; use of herbicides.

The duties described in this job announcement are intended only as illustrations of the basic 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 the position. 

Applications are being accepted for the position of Preschool Teacher I/II with the City of South San Francisco. 

APPLICATION DEADLINE: AUGUST 13, 2021 AT 5:00 P.M. OR UPON RECEIPT OF THE FIRST 50 ONLINE APPLICATIONS, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST.

THE CITY OFFERS AN ATTRACTIVE BENEFIT PACKAGE, AS WELL AS CALPERS RETIREMENT PLAN AND SOCIAL SECURITY PARTICIPATION.

The City of South San Francisco is a General Law city with a population of 68,000 residents that grows to 110,000 during business hours. South San Francisco is strategically located on the west shore of the San Francisco Bay, in northern San Mateo County, 10 miles south of San Francisco. This City is also located along the Bay Area's main transportation routes, including 101, 280, Caltrain, BART, San Francisco Bay Ferry, and the San Francisco International Airport.

The City of South San Francisco is a full-service city with 12 City Departments including Police; Fire; Parks and Recreation; Public Works; Economic and Community Development; City Attorney; Library; Finance; Information Technology; Human Resources; City Clerk; and Office of the City Manager.  The City has a Council-City Manager form of government with more than 460 full-time regular employees.

The City of South San Francisco proudly remains The Industrial City, a reflection of its steel mill and ship building past.  In recent years, the City has been redefined to reflect the innovative, entrepreneurial and industrious spirit, which has made South San Francisco the Biotech Capital of the World.

South San Francisco’s biotechnology cluster is the largest in the world, with roughly 45,000 life science workers, 200 biotech companies, and over 12 million square feet of office/R&D facilities – with an additional 9 million square feet of new R&D facilities in the development pipeline. 

South San Francisco enjoys a high quality of life with an extensive public parks system, active library and learning programming and a dynamic, engaged community making South San Francisco a great place to live, learn, work and play. 

THE DEPARTMENT

The Parks and Recreation Department is the third largest department in the City and is organized by program area, with each program administered by a supervisor, coordinator, or specialist. The Parks and Recreation Department is composed of a Director and 22 full-time management positions. The department is comprised of the Recreation, Community Services, Parks, Facilities and Common Greens divisions.

The Recreation Division consists of seven program areas, including Aquatics, Classes, Cultural Arts, Childcare, Senior Services, Sports and Rentals. The Child Care Program Area includes three preschools for children 2.5 to 5 years; four licensed after school recreation programs for school-age children Kindergarten-12 years; two grant funded ASES programs (REAL Program) designed for academic support for school age children Kindergarten–12 years old; Summer, Spring and Winter camps for children kindergarten through 12 years old; TEEN camp in Summer; Full of Fun Camp and Nights of Fun.

THE POSITION  

The Preschool Teacher will direct, plan, develop, and implement an educational program that provides for the full intellectual and social development of each child.  This journey-level classification is distinguished from the next higher level in that this classification has sites and few administrative and coordinative responsibilities.

Incumbents daily have direct contact with the children and parents.  Incumbents must perform in accordance with specific instructions and are reviewed for compliance with State of California requirements.

Depending on the level of experience, the vacancy will be filled as either a Preschool Teacher I or Preschool Teacher II. 

About the Division
The Risk Management Division of the Finance Department offers unique career opportunities in public sector risk management and insurance programs. The Risk Management Division is responsible for procurement and oversight of the City’s property and casualty insurance programs.  The Division also provides contractual risk management, property subrogation claims reporting and other key services to City Departments including enterprise departments such as the Airport Department and San José – Santa Clara Wastewater Facility.  The work environment is dynamic and engaging, with Risk Management staff interfacing with nearly all City departments in the delivery of services. 

Position and Duties
We are seeking candidates for the Overstrength Analyst I/II role, who are team players, have the ability to build and forge relationships, strong verbal and written communication skills, have an attention to detail, follow direction well, adapt swiftly to changes, strive for excellence, have a learning mindset, and take pride and ownership in their work. 

The Analyst I/II reports directly to the Risk Manager.  Under general supervision, this position is a key member of the Risk Management team responsible for specialized support to risk staff and management. 

The typical duties of this Analyst position include, but are not limited to:
• Analyzes risks for various city procured contracts or special events and recommend appropriate contract insurance specifications.  Consults with the Risk Manager about appropriate insurance language as needed.
• Reviews and approves certificates of insurance to ensure they are compliant with contract insurance specifications.  Requests corrections from the City department’s contract manager and/or vendor as needed. 
• Works with the Human Resources Department and the City’s insurance broker to place fiduciary liability insurance programs for the City’s defined contribution benefit plans.  Acts as the Risk Management Division’s main point-of-contact for questions related to the fiduciary liability insurance programs.
• Updates and maintains the City’s property schedule to include updated values from property appraisals and information from the City’s Risk Manager or other City departments. Update the City of San Jose “Master” Property Statement of Values, as locations change and appraisals are received throughout the year.  Update the property schedule when Risk Management is notified.  Reach out to departments to verify information as needed.
• Accompanies the City’s property insurer on all inspections and valuations of City insured property. Assists the City’s Risk Manager in working with City stakeholders on addressing loss control recommendations that arise from the insurer inspections.
• Assists the City Risk Manager in ensuring that the City’s broker complies with servicing requirements.
• Prepares and distributes renewal applications and requests updates from appropriate City stakeholders in completing the City’s insurance renewal process.  Assist with requesting and gathering annual renewal underwriting information.  Analyzes stakeholder responses and addresses any material year-over-year changes in underwriting information provided by City stakeholders.  Finalizes renewal applications for signature by the Director of Finance and provides  final submission to the insurance broker.
• Handles administration including various reporting/coordination efforts on the Owner Controller Insurance Program (“OCIP”) placed by the City to support capital projects at the San José – Santa Clara Regional Wastewater Facility (“RWF”).  Oversees workers’ compensation claims activity for the RWF OCIP.
• Manages the contracts/amendments process for Risk Management contracts, including coordinating reviews by City stakeholders like the City Attorney’s Office and City Budget Office and drafting memorandums for City Council or Advisory Committee action requests.
• Handles various general Risk Management department activities and administrative duties as assigned, which may include coordinating meetings, preparing presentations materials or other communications.
• Oversee Risk Management performance measures tracking and reporting for the Risk Management Division.  Documents volume and timeliness of Risk Management responses to internal customers seeking assistance with the contractual risk management process. 
• Attend meetings with the City Risk Manager
• Performs duties and assist with special projects or relevant work as required.

Salary Information
The actual salary shall be determined by the final candidate’s qualifications and experience. The Analyst I salary range is $71,219.20 – 85,590.40 and the Analyst II salary range is $77,729.60 – 94,452.80. In addition to the starting salary, employees in the Analyst I/II classifications shall also receive an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable compensation pay. 

COVID-19 Remote Work Information

Please be aware that as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Analyst will be required to work at least 50% onsite until further notice.  The Analyst will be assigned a laptop by the City with all software and software access required to perform the assigned duties.  The Analyst will be required to have/provide their own internet connectivity and other requirements as specified in the City’s Remote Access Policy to be able to fully perform their responsibilities remotely in accordance with the City’s Policy Manual, Section 1.7.3 Remote Access, at https://www.sanjoseca.gov/your-government/city-manager/employee-relations/city-policy-manual.

Overstrength Information
The Overstrength Analyst I/II position is funded through June 30, 2022.An incumbent hired into this temporary position may be moved into a permanent position should a vacancy occur later in the fiscal year. 

This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this, or other divisions or departments. If you are interested in employment in this classification, you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment.

Selection Process
The selection process will consist of an evaluation of the applicant's training and experience based on the application and responses to the Job Specific Questions. Only the candidates whose backgrounds best match the position will be invited to proceed in the selection process.  Additional phases of the selection process will consist of one or more interviews, one of which may include a practical/writing exercise. 

For those of you who proceed to the next phase of the recruitment, interviews will be held during the latter part of August.

You will be prompted to answer the following job-specific questions during the online application process.  Please note that there is a 4,000-character limit, including spaces, for each text response. 

Please note: You must answer all job-specific questions in order to be considered for this vacancy or your application will be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration. In addition, if your answer(s) include “See Resume” (or alike) your application will be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration.

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1. Do you have a Baccalaureate Degree from an accredited college or university? If so, list the college or university, type of degree, and field of study. If not, indicate how many college or university semester or quarter units you have completed, and whether you have any experience as a Staff Technician with the City of San Jose.
2. This position may be filled at either the Analyst I or Analyst II level. The Analyst II level requires a minimum of two (2) years of increasingly responsible professional staff analytic or administrative experience at the level of Analyst I with the City of San Jose. Do you have at least two years of experience? If yes, please describe where you obtained this experience and the scope of your responsibilities.
3. Please describe your education, training, background, and experience in risk management, insurance, and contracts, if any.  Include relevant experience in reviewing insurance policies and contract terms and conditions, including indemnity and insurance provisions.
4. Please rate your level of proficiency (high, medium, low, or none) with each of the following Microsoft Office products:  Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.  For each product, describe how you have typically used it, how long you have used it, what features you found to be the most useful, and the highest-level feature(s) you have used. 
5. Describe a complex project you worked on where you were required to perform analytical work of considerable difficulty and formulate recommendations?  Describe the steps you took to complete the analysis and what tools you used.  Were your recommendations implemented?  If so, what were the results?
6. Describe your key work accomplishments in the last two years that involve solving a work problem.  What was the challenge?  What action(s) did you take to address the challenge?  What result(s) was/were achieved?

If you have questions about the duties of these positions, the selection or hiring processes, please contact Michelle Harrison at michelle.harrison@sanjoseca.gov.   

For more information and to apply, please visit:

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Cupertino

The City of Sunnyvale is searching for a Budget Analyst II in the Department of Finance. The Budget Analyst will join a small team dedicated to developing and monitoring Sunnyvale's performance-based budget. The candidate selected for this position will be the first point of contact for departments fiscal inquiries and provide analytical support for recommendations made to the Office of the City Manager. The candidate must be detail-oriented, a strategic and dynamic thinker, and have excellent customer service and strong presentation skills. A candidate must be a savvy Excel user, that can generate process and operational efficiencies, maintain strong data integrity, and present big-picture analysis.

The City of Sunnyvale provides an excellent benefits package, including 4% City-paid Employee PERS contribution and the 2% at 60 retirement plan for Classic employees. A complete application packet consists of a City employment application and responses to the required supplemental questions. The recruitment closes on August 2, 2021 at 5:00 pm.  For complete information regarding this opportunity and to apply, please visit: Sunnyvale.ca.gov, click on City Jobs.

Salary: $113,029 - $139,624 Annually

Minimum Qualifications

A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in economics, accounting, finance, business administration, public administration or a closely related field; AND

Five years of increasingly responsible management and/or administrative analytical work experience, including two years performing budget management or financial analysis in a public sector agency similar to the City of Sunnyvale.   A Master's degree in economics, accounting, finance, business administration, public administration or a closely related field from an accredited college or university may substitute for one year of management and/or administrative analytical work experience for both the Budget Analyst I and Budget Analyst II levels.

The City of Sunnyvale is searching for a Budget Analyst I in the Department of Finance. The Budget Analyst will join a small team dedicated to developing and monitoring Sunnyvale's performance-based budget. The candidate selected for this position will be the first point of contact for fiscal inquiries from City departments and provide analytical support for recommendations made to the Office of the City Manager. The candidate must be detail-oriented, a strategic and dynamic thinker, and have excellent customer service and strong presentation skills. A candidate must be a savvy Excel user, that can generate process and operational efficiencies, maintain strong data integrity, and present big-picture analysis. 

The City of Sunnyvale provides an excellent benefits package, including 4% City-paid Employee PERS contribution and the 2% at 60 retirement plan for Classic employees. A complete application packet consists of a City employment application and responses to the required supplemental questions. The recruitment closes on August 2, 2021 at 5:00 pm.  For complete information regarding this opportunity and to apply, please visit: Sunnyvale.ca.gov, click on City Jobs.

Salary: $104,663 - $129,290 Annually

Minimum Qualifications

A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in economics, accounting, finance, business administration, public administration or a closely related field; AND

Three years of increasingly responsible management and/or administrative analytical work experience, including two years of experience related to budget management or financial analysis.

A Master's degree in economics, accounting, finance, business administration, public administration or a closely related field from an accredited college or university may substitute for one year of management and/or administrative analytical work experience.

DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES:
Please note that applications are currently not accepted through CalOpps or any other third party job board application system. To apply, applicants must complete an application via the City of San Jose’s website at www.sanjoseca.gov/citycareers. 

The actual salary shall be determined by the final candidate’s qualifications and experience.  In addition to the starting salary, employees in the Retirement Investment Analyst I/II classification shall also receive an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable compensation pay. 

The Retirement Investment Analyst I salary range is $77,699.72 - $94,461.70.
The Retirement Investment Analyst II salary range is $90,739.42 - $110,544.77.

The Retirement Services Department is seeking to hire a Retirement Investment Analyst to manage the investments of the City's two Retirement Plans totaling over $8 billion in assets.

Reporting to the Chief Investment Officer (CIO), the Retirement Investment Analyst will be primarily responsible for analysis and implementation of quantitative models in the management of the investment portfolios within the retirement system.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
• Work with the system’s risk management tools to ensure that portfolios are being managed within the risk framework established to govern the system.  
• Monitor and insure that the overall portfolio's risk and underlying exposures are consistent with policy and will recommend necessary changes, if warranted.
• Proactively monitor tracking error of various asset classes to underlying benchmarks; identify potential sources of risk, help develop active risk targets for various asset classes, and help liaise with external risk management provider to facilitate effective implementation of risk management tools.
• May be involved in assisting Investment Officers in the performance of due diligence and analysis for selection of investment firms through on-site visits, discussions with other institutional investors, and analysis of information provided by consultants.
• Conduct ongoing due diligence of current portfolio, including meetings with managers to discuss portfolio returns and strategies, and quantitative analysis of portfolio returns and underlying holdings.
• Assist with ad-hoc projects to assist CIO and Investment Officers in the implementation of the plan’s strategy.

This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this, or other divisions or departments. If you are interested in employment in this classification, you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment.
 
Selection Process
The selection process will consist of an evaluation of the applicant's training and experience based on the application and responses to the Job Specific Questions. Only the candidates whose backgrounds best match the position will be invited to proceed in the selection process.  Additional phases of the selection process will consist of one or more interviews.

You will be prompted to answer the following job-specific question(s) during the online application process.  Please note that there is a 4,000-character limit, including spaces, for each text response. 
1. Describe your education and experience and how it relates to this position.

You must answer all job-specific questions in order to be considered for this vacancy or your application will be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration. 

If you have questions about the duties of these positions, the selection or hiring processes, please contact Santa Barota at Santa.Barota@sanjoseca.gov.

The San Mateo County Employees’ Retirement Association (SamCERA) is looking for their next valued team member to fulfill the role of Retirement Senior Accountant.  We invite you to join a team that provides caring, fair, accurate, timely and knowledgeable professional services and information to its members and other stakeholders.
 
The mission of SamCERA is to serve as loyal fiduciary for its members (comprised of permanent employees of the County of San Mateo, the San Mateo County Superior Court, and the San Mateo County Mosquito and Vector Control District) and to serve as a prudent administrator of the retirement system. For more information about our organization, visit https://www.samcera.org/.
 
Under direction of the Finance Officer, the Retirement Senior Accountant will plan, assign, direct, coordinate and evaluate the work of professional and fiscal support staff performing accounting and finance activities; create timely and accurate financial statements, administer financial systems, analyze financial data to complete reports and make recommendations; and perform other related duties. This position assists with the development and management of all financial transactions, record keeping of all general and institutional investment activities, pension payroll processes, and human resource administration in SamCERA.
 
In addition to the minimum education and experience requirement, the ideal candidate will demonstrate:
 

• Experience in accounting for general and investment financial activities.
• Knowledge in Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and requirements of Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB).
• Experience with project management and process improvement.
• Ability to adapt changes and work with teams.
• Ability to work independently, solve problems with innovative mindset and exercise sound judgment within established guidelines.
• Ability to manage time and deadlines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.

Examples Of Duties:

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Plan, direct, supervise, train, review and/or evaluate the work of assigned staff.
• Provide input into selection decisions and disciplinary matters.
• Provide on-going reassessment of current departmental procedures, implement improvements to work flow and prepare up-to-date process documentation.
• Interpret and apply applicable policies and procedures in accordance with the County Employees Retirement Law of 1937.
• Interact with the external auditors to provide adequate data and support during their fieldwork.
• Research various accounting-related issues including, but not limited to, investments, securities lending, general accounting, and retiree payroll.
• Assist the Finance Officer with special projects and other related work as required.
• Provide guidance and training to accounting and other SamCERA staff regarding accounting issues.
• Prepare financial statements and other reports by analyzing and summarizing financial and statistical data; identify significant financial reporting events and prepare footnote disclosures for annual audited financial report.
• Prepare a variety of highly complex and special reports on pension fund activities, budgetary requirements and actuarial analysis.
• Examine and analyze SamCERA’s fiscal operations, recommending enhancements to the department’s record-keeping, financial accounting and budgetary controls.
• Assist in the preparation of annual budgets, including accounting and statistical analysis to support appropriate funding levels. Analyze institutional investment and pension accounting records for use in preparing annual cash flows and budgets.
• Prepare trend analysis report of cash disbursements, forecast, calculate and analyze prepaid contributions, investment income and expenses.
• Develop financial forecast including cash inflows and outflows.
• Prepare journal entries and periodic reconciliations of general ledger, journal, subsidiary accounts, and bank statements.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities. A typical way to qualify is:
  
Education: Graduation from a four-year college or university with major coursework in accounting, finance, business administration or a closely related field. This classification requires the successful completion of a minimum of twelve semester units of college level accounting coursework.
 
Experience: The equivalent of three years full-time  professional accounting or auditing experience with increasing responsibility throughout the years, including the performance of a variety of accounting and fiscal responsibilities, one year of which must have been in a lead or supervisory capacity in an accounting section or division.
 
Knowledge of: 
 

• The County Employees Retirement Law of 1937 as it pertains to SamCERA procedures.
• Governmental Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and requirements of Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB).
• Principles, practices and terminology of institutional investment.
• Project management and leadership techniques.
• Auditing techniques, principles, and practices.
• Accounting software programs.
• General actuarial concepts and terminologies.
• Principles and practices of business data processing, particularly as related to the processing of accounting information.
• Principles and practices of supervision or management.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Terminologies, concepts and practices related to the processing and maintenance of retirement system records. 

Skill/Ability to: 
 

• Plan, organize, supervise, train and evaluate the work of staff.
• Perform technical, specialized, complex or difficult accounting projects.
• Read and interpret complex employee benefit and pension plan regulations including the County Employees Retirement law of 1937., pertinent codes, accounting guidelines, manuals and plan documents. 
• Apply governmental accounting principles and practices.
• Prepare comprehensive financial reports and budgets.
• Explain complex procedures to coworkers and coach staff in new skills and procedures.
• Identify emerging risk issues and trends and present analysis to management.
• Establish priorities, analyze problems and identify solutions under pressure.
• Meet deadlines and follow-up on responsibilities.
• Prepare and deliver presentations to groups.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain professional relationships with members of the Retirement Board, SamCERA staff, members of the Retirement Association, other governmental agencies, outside corporations, and various consultants.
• Perform complex mathematical and statistical calculations accurately. 

APPLICATION/EXAMINATION

Open and Promotional. Anyone may apply. Current County of San Mateo and County of San Mateo Superior Court of California employees with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, SEIU or AFSCME represented extra-help/term position prior to the final filing date will receive five points added to their final passing score on this examination.

Responses to the supplemental questions must be submitted in addition to our regular employment application form. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for the required employment application and supplemental questionnaire.

Important Information About the Examination Process:
The examination process will consist of the steps detailed in the order below. Because of this examination process, not all applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are guaranteed advancement through the examination process.

1.   Initial review of application materials. At this step, applicants submitting incomplete applications and/or incomplete responses to the supplemental questions, lacking relevant qualifications, and/or not following instructions will be disqualified. Application submissions that do not follow instructions will be rejected. Applicants who pass the initial review will be invited to take an online computer-based examination.

2.  Online computer-based examination (weight:  pass/fail):  Those applicants who pass the initial review process outlined above will receive a link, via email, for the online computer-based examination.  Please make sure to read all notices carefully.  Applicant requests for alternate exam dates will not be granted.  Reasonable accommodations for medical conditions will be considered on a case-by-case basis and must be requested at the time of application.  

3.  Applicants who pass the online computer-based examination will be placed on an eligible list and top ranked candidates will be invited for an interview.

IMPORTANT: Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the "Apply" button. If you are not on the County's website, please go to https://jobs.smcgov.org/ to apply. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date.

TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE:
Final Filing Date for Applications:  Continuous   
Online Computer-Based Examination: TBD

At the County of San Mateo, we welcome and celebrate the diversity of our employees, and strive to create a workplace where they feel valued every day.  

County of San Mateo is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

HR Contact: Mandy Singh (01132021) (Retirement Senior Accountant-Exempt E-012)

BASIC FUNCTION: 
Under the direction of the Accounting/Budgeting Supervisor, perform a wide variety of professional District-wide accounting and internal auditing duties; assure compliance with applicable laws, codes rules and regulations such as the Governmental Accounting Standard Board (GASB) pronouncements; maintain books of accounts for federal, State and local categorical programs; prepare a variety of financial statements, records and reports.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Perform a wide variety of professional District-wide accounting and internal auditing duties; assure compliance with applicable laws, codes rules and regulations such as the Governmental Accounting Standard Board (GASB) pronouncements.

Account for categorical income, expenditures and resource balances by resource, site and program year; initiate and process expenditure transfer requests; adjust and modify journal entries.

Participate in the planning and preparation of the Districts annual budget related to categorical programs; analyze budget and accounting information for validity and appropriate recordation; perform research and prepare adjustments to accounts as necessary.

Prepare and submit a variety of financial reports; prepare materials for the Board of Education and provide assistance in interpreting financial reports and accounting procedures as requested.

Maintain an annual log of activities describing the status of new and on-going programs; provide management and administration with an accurate reference regarding new and on-going programs, due dates for application, requirements for compliance reporting and claims for reimbursements.

Maintain categorical program files including permanent records of grants and entitlement notices and receipts, copies of Board approvals, applications, financial reports and compliance evaluations.

Interpret and apply applicable rules, codes, and regulations related to indirect costs, carryover provisions, general and restricted use of funds and other compliance requirements.

Communicate with and provide information to various District departments and employees to resolve accounting issues and explain interpretation of laws, rules and regulations related to assigned activities; assist in the preparation of financial information included in the State Annual Financial Report.

Serve as a liaison between the District and the provider of mandated cost claims services; assure the District receives the maximum reimbursements for State and federal mandated activities.

Serve as the liaison with the District provider of Medical administrative billing services; assure an orderly compilation of reimbursable hours.

Provide information and assistance to external auditors; respond to audit questions related to categorical programs, mandated costs and Medical administrative billing activities.

Operate a computer and assigned software systems; operate standard office equipment.

Assist in the development of accounting and budgeting procedures for departmental functions; make recommendations regarding accounting or internal control procedures as appropriate.

Train and provide work direction and guidance to staff as directed.

OTHER DUTIES:
Assist in the preparation of financial information related to collective bargaining matters; maintain confidentiality of sensitive and privileged information.

Perform related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

KNOWLEDGE OF:
Methods, procedures and terminology used in accounting, budgeting and auditing work.
Generally accepted accounting principles.
Principles and requirements of Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB)
Preparation of financial statements and comprehensive accounting reports.
Preparation, review and control of assigned accounts.
Budgeting practices regarding monitoring and control.
General accounting and business functions of a school district.
Financial and statistical research and record-keeping techniques.
Applicable laws, codes, rules and regulations.
Correct business English, grammar and composition.
Operation of office equipment including a computer and assigned software.
Oral and written communication skills.
Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
Business mathematics.
Principles of training and providing work direction.

ABILITY TO:
Perform a wide variety of professional District-wide accounting and internal auditing duties.
Apply advanced bookkeeping and financial record-keeping practices to the maintenance of assigned accounting records.
Perform complex accounting, financial and budgeting analysis.
Prepare and maintain accurate financial and statistical records and statements.
Verify, reconcile, balance, audit and adjust assigned accounts.
Make mathematical computations with speed and accuracy.
Compare numbers and detect errors efficiently.
Utilize accounting and auditing practices and terminology applicable to public sector accounting.
Interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
Develop and implement work procedures and financial record-keeping systems.
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
Work independently with little direction.
Plan and organize work.
Meet schedules and time lines.
Maintain confidentiality of sensitive and privileged information.
Operate a variety of office equipment including a computer and assigned software.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination equivalent to: bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or public administration and three years of responsible experience in financial record-keeping, bookkeeping or accounting.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

ENVIRONMENT:
Office environment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard.
Hearing and speaking to exchange information in person or on the telephone.
Sitting for extended periods of time.
Seeing to read a variety of materials.