Fiscal Services Accounting Specialist
Los Rios Community College District
Sacramento, CA
Full-time
Accounting
Posted on April 3, 2024
Posting Details
Position Information
Job Posting Title
Fiscal Services Accounting Specialist
Location
Los Rios Community College District (District Office)
Department Location
Fiscal Services
Posting Number
C03110P
Position Type
Classified (Regular)
Temporary Position Category
N/A
The Institution
About
The Los Rios Community College District is the second-largest, two-year public college district in California, serving approximately 75,000 students in the greater Sacramento region. The District's 2,400 square mile service area includes Sacramento and El Dorado counties and parts of Yolo, Placer, and Solano counties and is comprised of four uniquely diverse colleges – American River, Cosumnes River, Folsom Lake, and Sacramento City colleges. In addition to each college's main campus, the District offers educational centers in Placerville, Davis, West Sacramento, Elk Grove, Natomas, and Rancho Cordova.
The Los Rios District Office is centrally located in the heart of the Sacramento valley. The growing Capital Region has strong communities and emergent arts and dining scenes, and is nearby some of the most celebrated tourist destinations in the country – Lake Tahoe, Napa Valley, and San Francisco. The Sacramento area is a great place to live and work.
Strengths
The District has approximately 6,000 employees throughout our four colleges and District Office complex. The District Office is centrally located between all four colleges and provides welcoming, inclusive, and equitable environments for Los Rios students, employees, and our community partners. Our departments strive for the highest quality in all programs, services, and activities, and are focused on advancing the learning of our diverse student population through improved academic and social outcomes.
Our Vision
Our Colleges offer equity-minded, academically rigorous, student success centered education. Our objective is to help our students successfully achieve their academic goals, whether they want to transfer to a four-year college or university, earn an associate degree, or obtain one of more than 100 certificates in high demand career fields.
Position Summary
Under supervision of the assigned supervisor/manager, perform complex technical and analytical budgeting and position management tasks, and act as a lead for other department staff, providing guidance and assistance in problem resolution.
For a detailed job description for this Los Rios Classified Employees Association (White Collar) posting click here.
Salary
$5,924.31 per month. LRCCD Salary Schedules
Additional Salary Information
No additional salary information to note
Additional Information
Benefits
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 18 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 professional development opportunities with the district and financial support and/or paid time off to complete external academic studies. You are eligible for the aforementioned benefits as a regular employee with a permanent assignment of 0.50 FTE or greater. To calculate this position's FTE, take the number of hours per week divided by 40, to get the percentage of hours worked. Then take the number of months worked divided by 12, to get the percentage of work year. Then take the percentage of hours worked multiplied by the percentage of months worked to get the position's FTE (e.g., a position that is 30 hours per week with a work year of 10 months: 30/40 = 0.75; 10/12 = 0.8333; 0.75 * 0.8333 = 0.625 FTE). For the full LRCEA contract agreement details click here.
Assignment Responsibilities
Maintain attendance reporting to the State; review, analyze, correct, and maintain all attendance information from each campus' admissions and records department and scheduling office; analyze District attendance accounting procedures to ensure compliance with laws, policies, and regulations. Assist in the development and maintenance of the District's budget; analyze the effect of position transactions to the budget; reconcile and prepare budget and journal entries; plan, organize and coordinate of budget and position activities with colleges and other operational units, assisting in the development of training programs and conducting or participating in training programs for college and District staff on operating procedures, attendance laws and regulations, and reporting requirements of the State; record and reconcile financial aid fund cash transactions, budget and expenditure analysis, and internal and external reporting for the fund. Assist in the development, preparation, and analysis of management information reports; assist in the establishment of departmental procedures and District-wide processes; assist in the management and maintenance of the District's automated position management system, and with the implementation of improved controls and processes for system; analyze and recommend changes to software supported by network systems/programs; coordinate technology improvements through cooperation with college staff, and District management information systems staff; act as a lead for other department staff by providing guidance and assistance in problem resolution. Perform related duties as assigned.
Work Year
12 month
Work Schedule
8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday – Friday
Total Hrs per Week/Day
40 hours per week
Special Requirements
Minimum Qualifications
EXPERIENCE: Three years of experience related to the duties of the position; OR, one year of experience in Los Rios Community College District as an Accountant.
EDUCATION: A bachelor's degree in business with a concentration in accounting or a related field; OR, a bachelor's degree in any discipline and one additional year of qualifying experience; OR, an associate's degree in accounting or a related field, and two additional years of qualifying experience; OR, an associate's degree in any discipline and three additional years of qualifying experience.
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 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: One year of education is equal to 30 semester units.)
Education must be from an accredited institution.
Application Instructions
Applicants applying to this position are REQUIRED to complete and submit:
Posting Detail Information
Posting Date
04/02/2024
Closing Date
04/21/2024
Open Continuously
No
Beginning On (or About)
05/01/2024
Ending Date, if Temporary or Interim
How and where to apply
Please visit our Frequently Asked Questions for complete information on how to apply online with our District. If you need assistance with any phase of the application process, please call (916) 568-3112 during regular business hours 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. PST, Monday through Friday.
After hour inquiries should be emailed to HR@losrios.edu. Submission of applications are by 11:59 p.m., of the posting closing date.
Conditions
Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful clearance from a criminal background check and proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States prior to the first day of work. Tuberculosis (TB) risk assessment and Certificate of Completion must be obtained within 15 days from the start of employment. The District may select additional qualified candidates should unexpected vacancies or needs occur. When education is a requirement for the position, official academic transcripts from the accredited institution must be submitted within 60 days of hire.
For the latest information on Los Rios Community College's COVID-19 protocol, please visit COVID-19 Updates.
Quicklink
https://jobs.losrios.edu/postings/25167
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Required Documents
Position Information
Job Posting Title
Fiscal Services Accounting Specialist
Location
Los Rios Community College District (District Office)
Department Location
Fiscal Services
Posting Number
C03110P
Position Type
Classified (Regular)
Temporary Position Category
N/A
The Institution
About
The Los Rios Community College District is the second-largest, two-year public college district in California, serving approximately 75,000 students in the greater Sacramento region. The District's 2,400 square mile service area includes Sacramento and El Dorado counties and parts of Yolo, Placer, and Solano counties and is comprised of four uniquely diverse colleges – American River, Cosumnes River, Folsom Lake, and Sacramento City colleges. In addition to each college's main campus, the District offers educational centers in Placerville, Davis, West Sacramento, Elk Grove, Natomas, and Rancho Cordova.
The Los Rios District Office is centrally located in the heart of the Sacramento valley. The growing Capital Region has strong communities and emergent arts and dining scenes, and is nearby some of the most celebrated tourist destinations in the country – Lake Tahoe, Napa Valley, and San Francisco. The Sacramento area is a great place to live and work.
Strengths
The District has approximately 6,000 employees throughout our four colleges and District Office complex. The District Office is centrally located between all four colleges and provides welcoming, inclusive, and equitable environments for Los Rios students, employees, and our community partners. Our departments strive for the highest quality in all programs, services, and activities, and are focused on advancing the learning of our diverse student population through improved academic and social outcomes.
Our Vision
Our Colleges offer equity-minded, academically rigorous, student success centered education. Our objective is to help our students successfully achieve their academic goals, whether they want to transfer to a four-year college or university, earn an associate degree, or obtain one of more than 100 certificates in high demand career fields.
Position Summary
Under supervision of the assigned supervisor/manager, perform complex technical and analytical budgeting and position management tasks, and act as a lead for other department staff, providing guidance and assistance in problem resolution.
For a detailed job description for this Los Rios Classified Employees Association (White Collar) posting click here.
Salary
$5,924.31 per month. LRCCD Salary Schedules
Additional Salary Information
No additional salary information to note
Additional Information
Benefits
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 18 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 professional development opportunities with the district and financial support and/or paid time off to complete external academic studies. You are eligible for the aforementioned benefits as a regular employee with a permanent assignment of 0.50 FTE or greater. To calculate this position's FTE, take the number of hours per week divided by 40, to get the percentage of hours worked. Then take the number of months worked divided by 12, to get the percentage of work year. Then take the percentage of hours worked multiplied by the percentage of months worked to get the position's FTE (e.g., a position that is 30 hours per week with a work year of 10 months: 30/40 = 0.75; 10/12 = 0.8333; 0.75 * 0.8333 = 0.625 FTE). For the full LRCEA contract agreement details click here.
Assignment Responsibilities
Maintain attendance reporting to the State; review, analyze, correct, and maintain all attendance information from each campus' admissions and records department and scheduling office; analyze District attendance accounting procedures to ensure compliance with laws, policies, and regulations. Assist in the development and maintenance of the District's budget; analyze the effect of position transactions to the budget; reconcile and prepare budget and journal entries; plan, organize and coordinate of budget and position activities with colleges and other operational units, assisting in the development of training programs and conducting or participating in training programs for college and District staff on operating procedures, attendance laws and regulations, and reporting requirements of the State; record and reconcile financial aid fund cash transactions, budget and expenditure analysis, and internal and external reporting for the fund. Assist in the development, preparation, and analysis of management information reports; assist in the establishment of departmental procedures and District-wide processes; assist in the management and maintenance of the District's automated position management system, and with the implementation of improved controls and processes for system; analyze and recommend changes to software supported by network systems/programs; coordinate technology improvements through cooperation with college staff, and District management information systems staff; act as a lead for other department staff by providing guidance and assistance in problem resolution. Perform related duties as assigned.
Work Year
12 month
Work Schedule
8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday – Friday
Total Hrs per Week/Day
40 hours per week
Special Requirements
Minimum Qualifications
EXPERIENCE: Three years of experience related to the duties of the position; OR, one year of experience in Los Rios Community College District as an Accountant.
EDUCATION: A bachelor's degree in business with a concentration in accounting or a related field; OR, a bachelor's degree in any discipline and one additional year of qualifying experience; OR, an associate's degree in accounting or a related field, and two additional years of qualifying experience; OR, an associate's degree in any discipline and three additional years of qualifying experience.
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 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: One year of education is equal to 30 semester units.)
Education must be from an accredited institution.
Application Instructions
Applicants applying to this position are REQUIRED to complete and submit:
- A Los Rios Community College District Application
- Resume
- Letter of Interest
- Applications submitted without all required documents, listed above, will be disqualified.
- Applicants indicating “see resume” on the application will not have that referenced experience considered for minimum qualifications, which may lead to the application being disqualified.
- Only information (education, experience, etc.) listed on the application will be considered for minimum qualifications.
- Applicants, including current Los Rios Community College District employees, are required to provide official transcripts, if required to meet the minimum qualifications for the position.
- Applicants are required to submit official transcripts within 60 days of the time of hire.
- Graduate advising documents and grade reports will not be accepted as official transcripts.
- Individuals who have completed college or university course work at an institution in a country other than the United States must obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts, degrees, and other relevant documents.
- A foreign transcript evaluation is required any time foreign course work is used to meet minimum qualifications and/or salary placement even if the foreign transcript has been accepted by a college or university in the United States.
- Foreign transcript evaluations are ONLY accepted from AICE (Association of International Credential Evaluations, Inc.) or NACES (The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services) agencies or evaluators. For additional information on foreign transcript evaluations click here.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Date
04/02/2024
Closing Date
04/21/2024
Open Continuously
No
Beginning On (or About)
05/01/2024
Ending Date, if Temporary or Interim
How and where to apply
Please visit our Frequently Asked Questions for complete information on how to apply online with our District. If you need assistance with any phase of the application process, please call (916) 568-3112 during regular business hours 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. PST, Monday through Friday.
After hour inquiries should be emailed to HR@losrios.edu. Submission of applications are by 11:59 p.m., of the posting closing date.
Conditions
Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful clearance from a criminal background check and proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States prior to the first day of work. Tuberculosis (TB) risk assessment and Certificate of Completion must be obtained within 15 days from the start of employment. The District may select additional qualified candidates should unexpected vacancies or needs occur. When education is a requirement for the position, official academic transcripts from the accredited institution must be submitted within 60 days of hire.
For the latest information on Los Rios Community College's COVID-19 protocol, please visit COVID-19 Updates.
Quicklink
https://jobs.losrios.edu/postings/25167
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Can you perform the essential functions of the position you are applying to with or without reasonable accommodations?
- Yes
- No
- * If hired, can you provide proof that you are eligible to work in the United States (LRCCD does not provide sponsorship)?
- Yes
- No
- * Considering this specific position that you are applying to – where/how did you learn about this position?
- Asian Pacific Islander Legacy - Los Rios Employee Group
- Before The Movie - Movie Theater Advertisement
- Black Faculty & Staff Association - Los Rios Employee Group
- California Community College Registry
- CaliforniaJobNetwork.com
- CalJobs
- CareerBuilder
- Chronicle of Higher Ed
- Community College Jobs (communitycollegejobs.com)
- Comunidad - Los Rios Employee Group
- DiversityJobs (diversityjobs.com)
- d'primeramano.net Magazine
- EdCareers Portal (Standford)
- Employee
- Glassdoor
- Greater Sacramento Urban League
- Handshake
- HigherEdJobs (higheredjobs.com)
- Indeed
- Job Fair
- Los Rios Human Resource Invite
- Los Rios Job Site
- Native American Collaborative - Los Rios Employee Group
- Sacramento Asian Chamber of Commerce
- Sacramento Black Chamber of Commerce
- Sacramento Builders Exchange
- Sacramento Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
- Sacramento Rainbow Chamber of Commerce
- Sacramento Works
- SacramentoDiversity.com
- Spectrum LGBTQIA+ - Los Rios Employee Group
- THE Hub Magazine (Sac Culture Hub)
- YouTube
Required Documents
- Resume/Curriculum Vitae
- Letter of Interest
