Accounting​/Data Processing Technician

posting period

this position will be posted for 15 business days. The portal will open to accept applicatons from march 17, 2026 at 4:00 pm to march 19, 2026 at 4:00 pm. This recruitment is to establish an eligibility list.

to perform a variety of responsible technical accounting duties and responsibilities involved in the preparation, review and maintenance of financial and statistical records.

receives general supervision from the director of accounting and/or director of child nutrition.

• prepare a variety of financial and district related reports for the county, state and federal governments; prepare federal and state claim forms for reimbursement; prepare year end reports.
• prepare bank deposits and reconcile bank statements; reconcile bank deposits from sites to sales reports.
• participate in compiling and analyzing bid packages.
• calculate depreciation of equipment.
• maintain various financial or statistical records requiring the use of independent judgment; verify, balance, and adjust a variety of accounts.
• maintain ledger system; post, analyze, assemble, tabulate and compare financial data.
• participate in the development and coordination of the district budgets; input and update budget data as required; maintain ongoing budget analysis postings.
• prepare and distribute computer reports: prepare periodic reports for the board of trustees, state department of education, management and staff.
• initiate daily accounting work papers with the county; reconcile district's books with the county.
• bill the city quarterly for cost of crossing guards; invoice the county office of education quarterly for the cost of special education.
• organize and maintain departmental records, forms, files, and documents necessary for a variety of calculations, transactions, and documentation.
• answer telephone and personal inquiry requests regarding accounts, accounting procedures, budget changes, postings, and other financially related questions.
• perform related duties as assigned.

any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

experience: two years of increasingly responsible experience in the maintenance of financial or statistical records.

training: equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by additional coursework in bookkeeping, accounting, or a related field.

applications for this position will be accepted online only during the specified recruitment period. An eligibility list will be established to fill future vacancies. Applicants will receive notifications electronically by email only.

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foreign degrees and credit units require translation and equivalency established by an agency recognized by the california commission on teacher credentialing.

the examination components consist of a qualifying skills performance exam, written multiple-choice and oral exam. Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications will be required to take the exam and are notified via email communication of the scheduled date, time, and location. A valid picture identification is required prior to admittance.

tentative exam date: week of march 30, 2026 (subject to change as necessary).

this position works full-time at 8 hours/day, 40 hours/week, and observes a 12-month work calendar.

the salary rate for a new employee is at the first step of the appropriate five-step salary schedule for this position. The probationary period is 130 work days (not counting sick, industrial accident). Upon becoming permanent, a one-step salary advance shall be granted with future annual advances up to the fifth step of the salary schedule.

the district provides and contributes to a comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, term life insurance) per contract year for each employee and eligible dependents. View the benefit matrix.

seventeen (17) paid holidays that fall within the work year, pursuant to the district's collective bargaining…