Accounting Technician Accounts Payable​/Controller's - Central Services

Accounting Technician – Accounts Payable/Controller's – Central Services

Yosemite Community College District – Central Services

Salary: $4,817 – $6,1418  Classified Salary Schedule)

Worksite:
Central Services;
Modesto, CA – 40 hours per week, 12 months per year.
Monday through Friday: 8:00am – 5:00pm
Some evening and weekend hours may be required.

The District currently pays for health, vision and dental insurance premiums for employee and dependents; life and income protection insurance is also District paid. Estimated cost of District‑provided benefits (health, dental, vision, and life) is $24,408 annually.

Under general supervision, performs technical financial and accounting duties related to the evaluation, processing, preparation, maintenance and verification of financial records; prepares and maintains technical financial reports and statements; and performs related work as assigned.

• Assemble, tabulate, calculate, verify, and file accounting and fiscal‑related data.
• Manage specialized accounts payable, accounts receivable, purchasing, budget control, student loan, financial aid and other functions.
• Assist with revision, formulation and implementation of accounting and budget control record management systems and procedures.
• Post, balance and verify accounting and budget control records in manual and/or automated systems; review, verify and reconcile output reports.
• Prepare trial balances and financial statements.
• Establish, post and maintain journals, ledgers and a variety of other accounting and fiscal records.
• Prepare technical accounting, budget control and fund analyses.
• Perform technical accounting functions pertaining to student‑loan review and loan collection.
• Interpret and provide information regarding routine legal mandates, policies, regulations and operational guidelines to District personnel.
• Provide technical information to county, state and federal agencies.
• Prepare and perform warrant runs; research complex issues related to lost, canceled or unpaid checks.
• Audit and process complex reimbursement requests related to travel, training and special events, ensuring compliance with District policies and procedures.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Associate’s degree in general accounting, finance or a closely related field.
• Two years of financial and/or accounting clerical work with extensive responsibility with computer‑assisted accounting record management systems.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of technical accounting, accounts receivable, financial record keeping, cash handling, mathematics, filing and record keeping, modern accounting and financial software applications, modern office procedures, and pertinent federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations.
• Ability to maintain and reconcile assigned accounting ledgers; utilize accounting and financial software applications; develop, implement and monitor operating budgets; receive, process and account for all cash collected; perform complex mathematical calculations; process and maintain accounts receivable records; maintain a variety of accounting files and records; prepare financial statements and reports; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships.

• Valid typing or keyboarding certificate of at least 45 words per minute may be required.
• Valid California driver’s license may be required.

• Mobility: ability to sit for long periods, move about an office, stand occasionally, reach above and below desk level.
• Dexterity: fine manipulation sufficient to operate keyboard, handle papers, write and take notes.
• Lifting: frequent lifting of papers, files, equipment and material weighing up to 10 pounds.
• Visual requirements: close vision sufficient to read files, documents, and computer screens and do close‑up work; ability to adjust focus frequently.
• Hearing/Talking: ability to hear normal speech, speak and hear on the telephone, and speak in person.
• Emotional/Psychological factors: ability to make decisions and concentrate; frequent contact with others including some public contact; frequent deadlines and time‑limited assignments.

The Yosemite Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.