Accountant Finance & Business Services PC#255 (SHORT-TERM)

Monterey County Office of Education; Salinas (CA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Monterey County Office Of Education is seeking an Accountant in Finance & Business Services for a short-term assignment. You will perform complex accounting, budgeting, and reporting of financial transactions, and monitor budgetary and cost records with precision.

You will research, analyze, and resolve fiscal discrepancies and provide technical and procedural assistance to supporting staff, under limited supervision. Prior school finance experience is desirable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, economics, or business administration.
• Three years of professional accounting and fiscal control work experience.
• Possession of a valid California Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex accounting and budgeting work in recording and reporting financial transactions.
• Monitor and maintain budgetary, cost, and other financial records.
• Research, analyze and resolve fiscal and system discrepancies; provide technical assistance.

Skills

Accounting

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, economics, or business administration

Job description

Accountant Finance & Business Services PC#255 (SHORT-TERM) at Monterey County Office Of Education

Application Deadline

Until Filled

Date Posted

10/5/2026

Contact

Rogelio Zamudio

Number of Openings

1

Salary

Pay Range

$42.14 - $54.71 Per Hour

Length of Work Year

M-F; 8Hrs / 6 MONTHS

Employment Type

Full Time

Job Summary

Under the limited supervision of the designated manager, the Accountant performs complex, professional accounting and budgeting work in the computation, recording, and reporting of financial transactions; monitors and maintains budgetary, cost, and other financial records; researches, analyzes and resolves fiscal and system discrepancies; provides technical and procedural assistance.

Requirements / Qualifications

Education and Experience: - Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in accounting, finance, economics, or business administration - Three (3) years of work experience in professional accounting and fiscal control work, preferably with school finance Licenses and Certifications: - Possession of an appropriate, valid California Driver's License, and evidence of insurability

• Copy of Transcript (With Conferred Date)
• Letter of Introduction
• Resume

Comments and Other Information

Desirable Qualifications: - Experience in a public education environment October 1, 2026- April 1, 2027 Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for the interview or testing process must notify Human Resources three business days prior to an interview or testing date. Accommodations will be provided in accordance with ADA requirements. All foreign transcripts must be evaluated by a third party to determine the equivalent U.S. degree and major, and the Foreign Transcript Evaluation must be attached to your application before your application will be considered.

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