Accountant II - Education Program Budgets & Compliance

Rcsdk8; Redwood City (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Redwood City School District is seeking an Accountant II to perform complex accounting duties under supervision. The role focuses on developing, monitoring, and reviewing budgets for the Voluntary Integration Program and producing accurate financial statements.

The position requires knowledge of state and federal program regulations, accounting principles, and strong reporting capabilities. Experience with mandated costs and audits will be advantageous.

Qualifications

• BA in Accounting/Business Administration or the equivalent.
• Three years increasingly responsible experience in the preparation and maintenance of financial and statistical records.

Responsibilities

• Monitors accounting activities for Voluntary Integration Program; prepares financial statements assuring proper financial controls and practices.
• Provides information to Magnet School principals and staff regarding various records, budgets, accounts and programs.
• Monitors expenditures; checks requisitions for proper account codes; sets up new accounts as needed.
• Assists principals in developing Voluntary Integration Program budgets: prepares budget revisions; codes budget accounts.
• Attends State conferences, workshops regarding Voluntary Integration Program and mandated costs rules and regulations.
• Prepared year-end entries for receivables, payables for Voluntary Integration Program.
• Provides monthly statements to Magnet School administrators.
• Provides technical supervision of Voluntary Integration Program bookkeeping, EDP codes as to site, district and state program.
• Collects relevant information from principles and administrators pertaining to mandated cost claims.
• Reviews the log sheets to insure all claimable items have been claimed.
• Provide training and support to staff on Voluntary Integration Program and mandated costs claims.
• Ensure that mandated costs log sheets are turned in on a timely basis.
• Performs internal audit for Voluntary Integration Program and mandated cost claims.
• Works closely with the external auditors in the course of annual audit of District’s Voluntary Integration Program.
• Performs other related work as assigned.

Education

BA in Accounting/Business Administration or the equivalent

Job description

Redwood City School District is seeking an Accountant II to perform complex accounting duties under supervision. The role focuses on developing, monitoring, and reviewing budgets for the Voluntary Integration Program and producing accurate financial statements.

The position requires knowledge of state and federal program regulations, accounting principles, and strong reporting capabilities. Experience with mandated costs and audits will be advantageous.