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Account Clerk III

Employer
Los Rios Community College District (American River College)
Location
California, United States
Salary
Salary Not Specified
Date posted
Jun 1, 2023

Posting Details

Position Information

Job Posting Title
Account Clerk III

Location
Los Rios Community College District (American River College)

Department Location
Natomas Center

Posting Number
C02614P

Position Type
Classified (Regular)

Temporary Position Category
N/A

The Institution

About
Founded in 1955, American River College ( ARC ) is one of the largest institutions of higher education in the Sacramento region, serving about 30,000 diverse students each fall and spring at its main campus and centers.

Our Strengths
The College has an outstanding record for academic quality and is among the top community colleges in the state for transferring students to the University of California and California State University systems. The College offers education and support for students to strengthen basic skills, earn associate degrees and certificates, transfer to other colleges and universities, and achieve a career as well as other academic and personal goals. ARC also has a strong reputation for its wide array of career programs in areas such as Healthcare, Hospitality, Human Services, Business and Computer Science, Public Safety, Applied Arts, Advanced Transportation and Manufacturing, and Apprenticeship.

Our Vision
Our vision is to transform the future of all students and our community through inclusive, equitable education. The College seeks individuals who share our mission of placing students first by providing an academically rich, inclusive environment that inspires critical thinking, learning and achievement, and responsible participation in the community.

Our Commitment to Social Justice and Equity
American River College strives to uphold the dignity and humanity of every student and employee. We are committed to equity and social justice through equity-minded education, transformative leadership, and community engagement. We believe this commitment is essential to achieving our mission and enhancing our community. The College seeks candidates who are committed to culturally inclusive practices and serving the ARC student population. Faculty and staff are encouraged to engage in the ongoing development of their professional skills. The College thus supports employee engagement in a broad range of trainings, workshops, and activities such as the Equity Action Institute, the New Faculty Academy, and the Classified Leadership Academy. Also, faculty and staff regularly participate in trainings offered through the College’s Center for Teaching and Learning and its Instructional Technology Center.

Position Summary

Under minimal oversight, serve as the technical resource, performing the more complex clerical accounting duties such as opening and closing accounts, posting to ledgers, preparing journal entries, and financial reports. For a detailed job description for this Los Rios Classified Employees Association (White Collar) posting click here .

Salary
$3,882.19 per month LRCCD Salary Schedules

Additional Salary Information
No additional salary information to note

Additional Information

American River College is committed to employees:
  • Actively demonstrating a commitment to equity and inclusion.
  • Engaging in self-reflection and continuous improvement regarding individuals and their cultural competence.
  • Exercising responsibility and accountability for actions.
  • Viewing students, ALL students, as equally capable and worthy of our care, time and energy.
  • Demonstrating appreciation and respect for others’ perspectives and lived experiences.
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 extensive 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 divided 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 12 months: 30/40 = 0.75; 12/12 = 1; 0.75/1 = 0.75 FTE ). For the full LRCEA contract agreement, details click here .

Assignment Responsibilities

Prepare change funds for revolving fund operations; evaluate records for accuracy of balances, postings, calculations, and other records pertaining to business or operating transactions, and reconcile or note discrepancies; compile reports and tables to show statistics related to cash receipts, expenditures, accounts payable and receivable, and profit and loss; prepare bank deposits and reconcile cash register tapes; serve as counter receptionist providing general information on college activities and answers student questions using databases and District’s website; perform basic financial calculations such as amounts due, balances, discounts, equity, and principal; review data for accuracy and completeness and reconcile discrepancies; prepare daily cash reports and accounts payable using accounting programs and reports; process incoming invoices by checking extensions, discounts and tax; verify balances and entries, calculations, and postings recorded by other workers; process negotiable instruments such as checks and vouchers; prepare student loan checks for distribution; process credit card transactions; perform financial calculations, such as calculations for student installment payment plans; prepare and input purchasing requisitions.

Prepare financial and statistical reports; process invoices, returned checks, posts bad debt entries, coordinate with collection agencies or follow up on collections of past due receivables; handle student related issues; monitor and reconcile account balances before issuing checks; prepare accounts payable for payment and pay invoices; review requisitions for completeness and accuracy; assist with the audit of warrants before they are distributed; determine applicability of federal or state tax and apply correct rate; audit student and classified employee Intents to Employ and timesheets, verify account codes used, and assist in resolving payroll problems and issues; assign or use accounting code numbers for income and expenditure items; prepare files and verify Los Rios Community College District Account Clerk Series Specification Page 2 accuracy for hand-generated checks; perform financial calculations and analyze information on travel authorizations/disbursements to ensure adherence to District policy; receive control figures and balance output data to control figures; prepare journal entries and budget transfers.

Process receiving transactions on purchase orders; prepare daily trial balances, bank reconciliation’s, profit and loss statements, and sales tax reports; maintain claims registers and general ledger journals for District funds, accounts payable, student refunds, and vendor warrants; maintain fixed asset data; perform general ledger posting for income and journals and analyze for accuracy of postings; serve as full-charge bookkeeper for student association and other college collected funds and accounts; reconcile college journals with District reports, and District journal with County of Sacramento journal; close and reopen books of account, such as reconciling and balancing for year-end close. Perform related duties as assigned.

Work Year
12 month

Work Schedule

7:30 a.m. to 4:00 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.

Promotional: One year of experience in Los Rios Community College District performing clerical duties as an Account Clerk II. (Promotional applies to regular, current Classified employees working with the Los Rios Community College District.)

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 :
  1. A Los Rios Community College District Application
  2. Resume
  3. Letter of Interest


NOTES :
  • 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 .
Do not submit additional materials that are not requested.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Date
06/01/2023

Closing Date
06/21/2023

Open Continuously
No

Beginning On (or About)
08/16/2023

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 college/university 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/22473
Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * Can you perform the essential functions of the position you are applying to with or without reasonable accommodations?
    • Yes
    • No
  2. * I acknowledge and agree that I certify that the information provided by me is true, correct and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief. I authorize investigation of all statements contained herein, and on the P-881 (if applicable and submitted), and I release from liability all persons and organizations furnishing such information. I understand that any misstatements, omissions or misrepresentation of facts on this form, my application, and, if applicable, the P-881 or attachment(s) may be cause for disqualification or dismissal. If you have ever been convicted of an offense other than a minor traffic violation you are required to complete the form 'Arrests Which Led to Convictions for Crime', P-881 (you must disclose convictions that have been dismissed pursuant to Penal Code Section 1203.4; Ed. Code 87008). If needed copy and paste the link and download the form https://losrios.edu/lrccd/shared/doc/hr/forms/p-881.pdf and attach the completed form to your application.
    • Yes, I acknowledge and agree
    • No, I do not acknowledge or agree
  3. * Considering this specific position that you are applying to – where/how did you learn about this position?
    • College Department
    • CareerBuilder
    • Chronicle of Higher Ed
    • Community College Registry Online Job Board
    • Community Outreach (ex. Festivals, etc.)
    • communitycollegejobs.com
    • LRCCD Resource Group - Comunidad
    • Craigslist
    • diversityjobs.com
    • D'Primeramano Magazine
    • EdJoin
    • Facebook (Los Rios Page)
    • Glassdoor
    • Greater Sacramento Urban League
    • Handshake
    • HigheredJobs
    • Indeed
    • Latina Leadership Network of the California Community Colleges
    • LinkedIn
    • Los Rios Community College District Employee
    • Los Rios Community College District Human Resources Email
    • Los Rios Community College District Website
    • LRCCD Resource Group - Asian Pacific Islander Legacy (API)
    • LRCCD Resource Group - Black Faculty & Staff Association (BFSA)
    • LRCCD Resource Group - Native American Collaborative (NAC)
    • LRCCD Resource Group - Spectrum (LGBTQIA+)
    • Sacramento Black Chamber of Commerce
    • Sacramento Asian Chamber of Commerce
    • Sacramento Builders Exchange
    • Sacramento Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
    • Sacramento Rainbow Chamber of Commerce
    • Sacramento Works
    • The HUB
    • ZipRecruiter
    • Other
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
  1. Resume/Curriculum Vitae
  2. Letter of Interest
Optional Documents
  1. P-881 Report of Arrests Which Led To Convictions For Crime Document


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