School District Accounting Specialist

Lodi Unified School District; Lodi (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Lodi Unified School District is seeking an Account Technician to perform complex accounting tasks, maintain financial records, and prepare statements in accordance with district guidelines. The role requires strong numerical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work accurately with budgets, ledgers, payroll, and vendor payments in a busy educational environment.

Candidates should have a high school diploma with accounting coursework and progressively responsible experience; knowledge

Qualifications

• Experience maintaining financial and statistical records.
• Knowledge of the State Education Code and related laws.
• Proficiency with computer terminals and data entry.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a complete set of financial records (budgets, insurance, payroll).
• Review financial documents for accuracy and compliance; process payments or deliveries.
• Post journal entries, accounts payable and payroll to control accounts.
• Prepare departmental statements of operations and budget analyses.
• Maintain inventories and issue inventory checklists; verify levels.

Skills

Financial record-keeping

Budgeting

Accounts reconciliation

Data entry

Written communication

Education

High school diploma with accounting coursework

Job description

Lodi Unified School District is seeking an Account Technician to perform complex accounting tasks, maintain financial records, and prepare statements in accordance with district guidelines. The role requires strong numerical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work accurately with budgets, ledgers, payroll, and vendor payments in a busy educational environment.

Candidates should have a high school diploma with accounting coursework and progressively responsible experience; knowledge