Accounting Technician

University of California; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental

Vision

Sick leave

Vacation

Professional development

CalPERS retirement

Job summary

The San Diego Community College District (SDCCD) is seeking an Accounting Technician to support District financial operations in Facilities Services. You will handle accounts payable/receivable, payroll, budgeting, purchasing, and financial recordkeeping while ensuring accuracy and policy compliance.

Qualifications include a high school diploma, accounting training, and relevant experience. The position operates 1.0 FTE with standard hours and potential site transfers as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma plus one year accounting training and one year experience in financial record-keeping.
• Knowledge of modern office practices, including computer hardware and software.
• Proficiency in financial and statistical record-keeping and budgeting controls.
• Ability to prepare clear financial statements and reports.

Responsibilities

• Perform accounts payable/receivable, payroll, budgeting, purchasing tasks.
• Review, process, and maintain financial transactions with accuracy.
• Prepare financial records and reports; ensure compliance with policies.
• Assist with year-end close and internal control procedures.

Skills

Office procedures

Communications

Record-keeping

Budgeting & accounting

Data entry & math

Financial reporting

Spreadsheets & databases

Confidentiality

Independent work

Education

Accounting education

Job description

• New employees will begin on Step G ($5,387.63). Salary negotiation is not allowed.
• Promoted or transferred employees will be placed as specified in the CBA .
• This position is FLSA Non-exempt (may accrue overtime).
• Excellent Benefits are provided to all Contract employees with assignments greater than, or equal to, 50% (0.50 FTE ) and all eligible dependents.
• A temporary probationary period will apply to the employee entering this assignment.

The SDCCD Employment Web Page provides a link to employee collective bargaining agreements/handbooks , salary schedules and more information about terms and conditions of employment to include salary and benefits

Position Equivalent FTE:

1.0 FTE

No. Months:

No. Months: 12 Months

Position Number:

Position Number: 001362

FLSA Status

FLSA Status Non-Exempt (accrues overtime)

Position Type

Position Type Classified

Bargaining Unit

Bargaining Unit AFT - Classified Professionals

Range

Range 21

Department

Department Facilities

Join Our Facilities & Operations Team at SDCCD

At SDCCD , our Operations, Enterprise Services & Facilities department is the backbone of our educational mission — creating safe, sustainable and accessible environments across our campuses. Our Facilities Services unit supports everything from custodial and landscape work to maintenance and work-order management across the District. When you join us, you’ll be part of a team that: Takes pride in keeping modern, vibrant college campuses running smoothly. Works collaboratively in a dynamic higher-education environment. Plays a crucial role in enabling faculty, staff and students to focus on learning and growth — while we handle the infrastructure and “behind-the-scenes” mechanisms. Belongs to an organization dedicated to sustainable operations and long-term facility planning. If you’re someone who enjoys hands‑on work, problem solving, and being part of something greater than just one building — then this is your opportunity to contribute to a thriving educational community.

The Accounting Technician plays a key role in supporting the District’s financial operations by performing a variety of technical accounting duties related to accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, budgeting, purchasing, and financial recordkeeping. This position is responsible for reviewing, processing, and maintaining financial transactions while ensuring accuracy, compliance, and adherence to established policies and procedures.

Applications are currently being accepted for Accounting Technician in Facilities Services, located at 1450 Frazee Rd. Hours are Monday through Friday, 7 am to 3:30 pm. Selected candidate must be willing to adjust workdays/hours based on the department’s needs.

Please note that an employee may be transferred to any site at the option of the Chancellor.

Classification Description

Click here for description. Link: https://www.sdccd.edu/docs/humanresources/classification/descriptions/Office%20Technical/Accounting%20Technician.pdf.

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Desired Qualifications

Knowledge:

• Modern office practices, procedures, and equipment, including computer hardware and software. Oral and written communications skills.
• Practices of financial and statistical record-keeping, including accounting and bookkeeping systems.
• Procedures, policies, rules, and practices affecting the development, maintenance, and control of budgeting and accounting systems.
• Record-keeping techniques.
• Technical aspects of field of specialty.

Skills and Abilities:

• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Maintain interrelated records and files.
• Maintain records and prepare reports.
• Meet schedules and timelines.
• Operate standard office machines and equipment, including computers and calculators.
• Perform a wide variety of paraprofessional accounting work.
• Plan and organize work.
• Post data and make arithmetical calculations with speed and accuracy.
• Prepare clear and accurate financial statements and reports and analyze accounting data.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Use computer applications, including spreadsheets, databases, and other relevant kinds.
• Work confidentially with discretion.
• Work independently with little direction.

Training and Experience:

• Any combination of training and experience equivalent to: graduation from high school plus one year of advanced training in accounting or a related field and one year of experience in financial, accounting, or statistical record-keeping activities at the level of Senior Account Clerk.

Applicants with foreign degrees from colleges or universities outside of the United States must have their coursework evaluated by a professional association that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services ( NACES ) or Academic Credentials Evaluation Institute, INC .( ACEI ) . A copy of the evaluation must be submitted with your online application.

Commitment to Diversity:

All applicants must have demonstrated cultural competency and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty and classified professionals.

Click ( https://www.sdccd.edu/departments/human-resources/eeo-diversity/policies-and-procedures.aspx ) for the EEO / Diversity / Nondiscrimination – Policies and Procedures

Tentative Timeline (Subject to Amendments)

Conditions of Employment:

• Submit “official” college transcripts as stated on application (even if a degree is not a requirement for this position);
• Provide a Certificate of Tuberculosis Exam for initial appointment (Note: The certificate must be renewed every 4 years as a condition of continuing employment);
• Have fingerprints taken by a Live Scan computer at the District’s expense (Clearance must be received prior to first day of employment);
• Present original documents for proof of eligibility to work in the United States as required by the I9 Employment Eligibility Verification form; AND ,
• Attend a new hire processing appointment in People, Culture, and Technology Services located at the District Administrative Offices.

EMPLOYMENT AFTER RETIREMENT

If you accept a contract (permanent) position with SDCCD and are a retired annuitant with CalPERS or CalSTRS, you must reinstate from your retirement system. Please reference the CalPERS or CalSTRS website for further information.

Additional Information:

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

SDCCD provides a comprehensive fringe benefit package for its full-time classified employees. The District contributes toward the cost of the premium (including dependent coverage) for the medical insurance plan options. Additional benefits include dental, vision, sick leave, vacation and opportunities for professional development. Contract employees become members of the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) upon appointment.

Posting Number

Posting Number CL01938

San Diego Community College District – People, Culture, and Technology (HR) Division