Accountant at North Monterey County Unified School District

Join our team at North Monterey County Unified School District! NMCUSD serves over 4,400 students from preschool through adult education across Castroville, Prunedale, Moss Landing, Aromas, and parts of Salinas. Our student population is 91% Hispanic, 49% English Learners and 87% of our students are socioeconomically disadvantaged. Our mission, the reason we exist, is to ensure that all students graduate college, career, and life ready. The way in which we make our mission a reality is by upholding the following core values: To have high expectations for all students and to provide the necessary support so that every student receives what they need to thrive academically, socially and emotionally. To be culturally responsive, human centered and kind. To be inclusive, collaborate across differences and find common ground. To engage in continuous improvement and data based decision making. We are seeking passionate individuals who are committed to equity, inclusion, and making a real difference in students' lives. If this is you, apply today!

Under the general supervision of the Director of Fiscal Services performs professional accounting on a district-wide level in the preparation and control of the District’s budget and general ledger. Participates in the process of complex accounting transactions, preparing adjustments to ledgers, performs reconciliations, reporting and auditing general ledger information to State/Federal/Local agencies. Prepares, maintains, audits, and verifies District accounts and funds, and employee benefit documents. Responds to inquiries regarding accounts, funds, and prepares special reports as needed. Ensures activities comply with applicable standards, laws, codes, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.

Classified PERS salary schedule (Range 31) Starting at $31.98 per hour. Final placement based on verified prior experience.

Advanced Microsoft Office knowledge, particularly in Excel, is highly preferred. Fingerprint clearance from the Department of Justice and/or FBI, proof of being cleared of Tuberculosis and online trainings are required prior to starting employment.