Accounting Specialist – Fiscal Operations & Reporting

SAN-Jose-Unified-School-District; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

San José Unified seeks an Accounting Specialist to manage and reconcile financial data supporting district payroll, budgeting, and reporting. You will analyze records, ensure accuracy, and aid in compliant, informed financial decisions across district programs.

The role requires a 4-year degree in finance or accounting, strong Excel skills (PivotTables, VLOOKUP), and the ability to work independently while collaborating with multiple stakeholders. Evening and site-specific requirements apply.

Qualifications

• 4-year degree in finance, accounting, or business administration or any combination of experience and education equivalent to four or more years.
• Resume and cover letter required.
• Pass San José Unified assessment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts and post financial transactions.
• Collect, analyze and reconcile fiscal records and reports.
• Complete audits, analyses, schedules, and reports to meet compliance requirements.
• Support budget development, forecasting revenues and expenditures.
• Support payroll and retirement processes.
• Review and approve expenditures such as invoices, reimbursements, and timesheets.
• Interpret and apply applicable laws, policies, and regulations.
• Support sites and departments to ensure proper use of funds and resources.
• Train or support others on fiscal processes or systems as assigned.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Detail-oriented

Excel

PivotTables

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance/accounting/business

Job description

San José Unified seeks an Accounting Specialist to manage and reconcile financial data supporting district payroll, budgeting, and reporting. You will analyze records, ensure accuracy, and aid in compliant, informed financial decisions across district programs.

The role requires a 4-year degree in finance or accounting, strong Excel skills (PivotTables, VLOOKUP), and the ability to work independently while collaborating with multiple stakeholders. Evening and site-specific requirements apply.