Budget & Accounting Technician - Public Education

Santa Barbara County Education Office; California; On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Santa Barbara County Education Office is seeking a dependable accounting professional to support budgets, accounts, and financial records. The role emphasizes accuracy, deadline adherence, and the ability to work independently or in teams.

You will perform complex budget and accounting tasks, audit accounts, process invoices, and assist with purchasing and year-end processes. Prior public sector experience is preferred and travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in accounting, business, or related field preferred.
• Three years of experience performing clerical accounting or bookkeeping duties; public sector or public school setting preferred.
• Knowledge of technical accounting, financial record-keeping, and enterprise financial systems.
• Ability to learn laws, codes, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures; communicate effectively.
• Licenses: California driver’s license may be required; occasional local travel.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of complex and technical budget and accounting work in support of an assigned program or centralized function; provide technical accounting support for various programs, accounts, funds, grants, or functions.
• Maintain, verify, and audit assigned accounts; post income, expenditures, and transfers; balance and reconcile ledgers and journal entries.
• Process accounts payable; code invoices for payments; verify invoices against purchase orders and documents; maintain vendor communications.
• Assist in purchasing materials, equipment, and supplies; monitor inventory levels and coordinate with vendors.
• Use software to establish records, run queries, develop spreadsheets, and generate reports; ensure accuracy of input/output data.
• Monitor budget data; ensure expenditures comply with requirements; assist in budget preparation and amendments.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Prioritization

Problem-solving

Independence

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

Associate degree in accounting or related field

Tools

Accounting software

Excel

Databases/enterprise financial systems

Job description

Santa Barbara County Education Office is seeking a dependable accounting professional to support budgets, accounts, and financial records. The role emphasizes accuracy, deadline adherence, and the ability to work independently or in teams.

You will perform complex budget and accounting tasks, audit accounts, process invoices, and assist with purchasing and year-end processes. Prior public sector experience is preferred and travel may be required.