Accounting Assistant II - Independent, Full-Time Finance Support

Foothill-De Anza Community College District; California; On-site; USD 60,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits package

Job summary

Foothill‑De Anza Community College District is seeking an Accounting Assistant II to support accounting records, reconciliation, and processing of transactions. The position collaborates with staff to ensure accuracy and compliance with district policies.

The role requires basic accounting knowledge, strong data entry, and experience with standard office software. Starting salary is $5,415.12 per month, with a full range up to $7,261.35.

Qualifications

• Basic accounting practices, procedures and terminology.
• Business arithmetic and basic financial techniques.
• Recordkeeping principles and procedures.
• Use of standard office software and data entry.

Responsibilities

• Verify, post, balance, and adjust financial transactions per policy.
• Maintain ledgers, journals, and data using standard software.
• Prepare bank deposits and process payments and refunds.
• Review invoices and purchase orders for accuracy and policy adherence.
• Prepare cash handling documentation and reconcile cash receipts.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

Customer service

Education

Accounting coursework (12 sem units / 18 quarter units)

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Office software (word processing, spreadsheets)

Job description

Foothill‑De Anza Community College District is seeking an Accounting Assistant II to support accounting records, reconciliation, and processing of transactions. The position collaborates with staff to ensure accuracy and compliance with district policies.

The role requires basic accounting knowledge, strong data entry, and experience with standard office software. Starting salary is $5,415.12 per month, with a full range up to $7,261.35.