Senior Accountant: CAFR & GAAP Expert (Districtwide)

Ventura County Community College District; Ventura (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

Ventura County Community College District seeks a Senior Accountant to coordinate financial operations, monitor and analyze financial records, and prepare and interpret monthly and annual financial reports including the CAFR and MD&A. The position ensures compliance with GAAP and GASB and supports district-wide fiscal activities.

The vacancy is a full-time, 12-month role at the District Administrative Center in Camarillo.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field.
• Four (4) years of professional accounting experience.
• CPA license is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex and technical account analyses.
• Maintain account detail and general ledger accuracy.
• Prepare journal entries and correct transactions.
• Maintain District's Chart of Accounts per CCC Budget & Accounting Manual.
• Prepare and interpret CAFR and MD&A.
• Coordinate monthly and fiscal year-end schedules.
• Ensure financial reports reflect District's financial position.
• Ensure GAAP and GASB compliance.
• Coordinate the annual external financial and compliance audit.
• Develop procedures and train staff in compliance and reconciliation.
• Work with diverse stakeholders.

Skills

Accounting

Financial analysis

GAAP & GASB

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

Job description

Ventura County Community College District seeks a Senior Accountant to coordinate financial operations, monitor and analyze financial records, and prepare and interpret monthly and annual financial reports including the CAFR and MD&A. The position ensures compliance with GAAP and GASB and supports district-wide fiscal activities.

The vacancy is a full-time, 12-month role at the District Administrative Center in Camarillo.