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Accountant (2 Positions)

Employer
Los Rios Community College District (District Office)
Location
California, United States
Salary
Salary Not Specified
Date posted
Jun 16, 2022

Posting Details

Position Information

Job Posting Title Accountant (2 Positions) Location Los Rios Community College District (District Office) Department Location Grants and Contracts Posting Number C02055P 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 River, Folsom Lake, and Sacramento City colleges. In addition to American River, Cosumnes 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 Capita l Region has strong communities and emergent arts and dining scenes, and is nearby some of the most celebrated tourist destinations in the country The Sacramento area is a great place to live and work!

Strengths
Lake Tahoe, Napa Valley and San Francisco. 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 associates degree, or obtain one of more than 100 certificates in high demand career fields.

Position Summary
Under direction of assigned supervisor/manager, perform complex technical and analytical accounting, budgeting, and other financial or statistical activities within a department of the business services administration. These positions are typically assigned to accounting, budget, payroll, insurance, student attendance, financial aid, auxiliary services, or other business areas where the technical nature of the job requires in-depth understanding of these functions.

For a detailed job description for this Los Rios Classified Employees Association (White Collar) posting click here .

Salary $4,641.29 per month. LRCCD Salary Schedules Additional Salary Information No additional salary information to note 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 17 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
Adapt accounting and recordkeeping functions using budgeting, cost, general, property, and tax accounting computerized systems; analyze records of financial transactions to determine accuracy and completeness of entries and make additions and corrections; establish budget numbers and assign to transactions; provide technical assistance in the analysis of accounting and other fiscally related issues; perform accounting duties in the overall establishment, maintenance and control of accounts, cash, and funds of the District, including management of vault activity; assist in department’s organization and workflow; process the collection of returned checks including maintenance of student records; review transactions for compliance with District procedures, federal, state and local laws, policies and regulations; prepare financial reports and analysis for accounting, budget, payroll, and personnel and related matters, including reporting for programs with restricted funds; perform the annual closing and reopening of the District’s campus-based accounts; audit contracts, and prepare reports to substantiate transactions prior to settlement; serve as a resource for Account Clerks and other staff; maintain and analyze budgets, and prepare periodic reports comparing budgeted to actual costs, such as the preparation and submission of complex budget and journal entries; prepare required analyses, working trial balances and other schedules required for the District’s annual audit; compute taxes owed, ensure compliance with tax payment, reporting, and other tax requirements; assist in the improvement of District fiscal processes and procedures; inventory real property and equipment, and record description, value, location, depreciation, and other information; review submitted grants and contracts for budget, contract language, and compliance issues. Perform related duties as assigned.

Additional Information Work Year 12 month Work Schedule
8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday – Friday

Alternate work schedules and remote/hybrid assignments may be available depending upon the operational needs of the department and employee performance.

Total Hrs per Week/Day 40 hours week Special Requirements Minimum Qualifications
EXPERIENCE : Two years of experience related to the duties of the position.

EDUCATION : Completion of a bachelor’s degree in accounting, 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, satisfactory completion of 60 semester units of course work AND two 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 a maximum of 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: 15 units are equal to six months of education; 30 units are equal to one year of education.)

Education must be from an accredited institution.

Application Instructions
Applicants applying to this position are REQUIRED to complete and submit:
  1. A completed Los Rios Community College District Application
  2. Resume
  3. Letter of Interest
  4. Official transcripts of college/university work (will be required at time of hire)


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.
  • Graduate advising documents and grade reports will not be accepted as unofficial transcripts.·
  • Applicants, including current Los Rios Community College District employees, are required to provide unofficial 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.
  • 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 06/16/2022 Closing Date 07/19/2022 Open Continuously No Beginning On (or About) 08/18/2022 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, freedom from tuberculosis, and proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States prior to the first day of work. The District may select additional qualified candidates should unexpected vacancies or needs occur during this recruitment/selection process. When education is a requirement for the position, official academic transcripts from the accredited college/university must be submitted within 60 days of hire.

All faculty and staff must be fully vaccinated in order to:
  • be physically present on District premises for an extended amount of time, generally more than 15 minutes; or
  • participate in District activities for an extended amount of time, generally more than 15 minutes; or
  • be inside a building or office

unless they receive an approved medical exemption or religious accommodation.

All new hires must be fully vaccinated or receive an approved medical or religious exemption within forty-five (45) calendar days of hire. Within seven (7) calendar days, all new hires must show proof they have received the first dose of a two-dose vaccine, or one dose of a one-dose vaccine, or have applied for a medical or religious exemption.

For the latest information on the COVID Vaccine mandate, please visit the COVID Vaccine Requirements informational page.

Quicklink https://jobs.losrios.edu/postings/18531 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 understand that by answering the question below, 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 click on 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
    • No answer
  3. * I acknowledge and agree that I have read, that I understand and I meet the minimum qualifications for this position. I understand that I am required to provide official transcripts, if required to meet the minimum qualifications for the position, within 60 days from the time of hire. I also understand that 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. For additional information on foreign transcript evaluations https://losrios.edu/community/jobs-at-los-rios/job-application-resources/foreign-transcript-evaluation.
    • No
    • Yes
  4. * 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 (Campaign)
    • Facebook (Los Rios Page)
    • Glassdoor
    • Greater Sacramento Urban League
    • Handshake
    • HigheredJobs
    • Indeed
    • Job Sites
    • Job Journal
    • 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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