Salary: $32.28 - $39.98 Hourly
Location : Within the boundaries of the Long Beach Unified School District, CA
Job Type: Full-Time, 12 months
Job Number: 25-0224-0750
Department: Nutrition Services Branch
Opening Date: 04/25/2025
Closing Date: 5/16/2025 4:30 PM Pacific

Job Summary
Please note:

All applications must be submitted online. If you would like application assistance our office hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. Our office is located at 4400 Ladoga Ave., Lakewood, CA 90713.
All notices for this recruitment will be sent via email.

Under general supervision, perform difficult and technical accounting work involving journal entries, reconciling accounts, posting to the General Ledger, identifying and solving problems in assigning account numbers and classifications; or perform technical and comprehensive accounting work for a District program or function; perform related duties as assigned.
Examples of Duties
The classification specification does not describe all duties performed by all incumbents within the class. This summary provides examples of typical tasks performed in this classification.

• Review and reconcile General Ledger accounts. E
• Prepare cash flow statements for a variety of accounts using different sources of financial information. E
• Prepare monthly and quarterly sales tax reports. E
• Make deposits to banks and reconcile bank accounts by adjusting entries and notifying banks. E
• Review posting of cash accounts at the Los Angeles County Office of Education, make journal entries and post to General Ledger. E
• Make journal entries on salary and benefits and post to General Ledger. E
• Record and monitor special apportionment approved by the State Department of Education. E
• Review and verify documents such as contracts, memoranda and letters of agreement between the District and other entities for reimbursement for services and materials. E
• Reconcile bank and payroll records for transactions in accounts and funds such as student body funds, health care trust and public liabilities. E
• Verify accuracy of classification of accounts receivable for the general fund; reconcile and post journal entries. E
• Monitor and administer a budget for a significant program such as Special Education, Child Development Centers (CDC) or other program having mandated State and Federal accounting and reporting requirements and reimbursement provisions; prepare a projected budget for the program for the upcoming fiscal year. E
• Collect, update and prepare reports regarding assigned program staffing and certification status of personnel in the program. E
• File and maintain files of documents, reports and records. E
• Operate a computer terminal to input data, calculate data and generate reports. E
• Operate office machines and equipment such as a ten key calculator, personal computer and multi-line telephone. E
• May serve in a lead role in guiding and assisting other accounting personnel in accomplishing assigned work.

Note: At the end of some of the duty statements there is an italicized E, which identifies essential duties required of the classification. This is strictly for use in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Employment Standards
Knowledge of:

Accounting and bookkeeping principles and practices in public agencies including double entry bookkeeping.
Methods and practices of financial record keeping and budget preparation and administration.
Modern office practices, procedures and equipment.
Data entry devices and uses.
The use of computerized accounting systems, personal computer and keyboard.
Computer software applications including spreadsheets.

Ability to:

Post and adjust entries in the general ledger and subsidiary ledgers.
Make arithmetic calculations quickly and accurately.
Interpret and explain regulations pertaining to assigned areas of responsibility.
Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Review and reconcile assigned accounts and reports.
Train and provide work direction to others.
Understand and follow oral and written directions.
Meet schedules and timelines.
Prepare reports.
Operate office machines such as a ten key calculator and computer terminal.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Education and Training:

Equivalent to completion of two years from an accredited four-year college or university or community college with at least fifteen units in accounting and statistics.

Experience:

Four years of financial or statistical record keeping work. Experience in a public agency is desirable.

Any other combination of training and/or experience which demonstrates that the applicant is likely to possess the required skills, knowledge and abilities may be considered.
Special Requirements
If you have questions regarding your applications or the recruitment process you may contact: ...@lbschools.net or 562-###-####.
Nondiscrimination Statement: The Long Beach Unified School District prohibits unlawful discrimination, harassment (including sexual harassment), intimidation, or bullying, targeted at any student or employee by anyone, based on the student or employees actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, nationality, national origin, immigration status, ethnic group identification, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, pregnancy and related conditions, parental status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, or genetic information, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.
For questions or complaints, contact Equity Compliance Officer: Steve Rockenbach, Director of Employee Relations,1515 Hughes Way, Long Beach, CA 90815, 562-###-####, ...@lbschools.net and Title IX Coordinator: Kimberly Dalton, Director of Human Resource Services, 1515 Hughes Way, Long Beach, CA 90815, 562-###-####, ...@lbschools.net and 504 Coordinator: Jenny R. Acosta, Program Administrator, 2221 Argonne Ave, LB 90815, 562-###-####, ...@lbschools.net.

If you have questions regarding your applications or the recruitment process you may contact: ...@lbschools.net or 562-###-####.

SELECTION PROCEDURE:

The examination process for this recruitment may be comprised of one or any combination of the following: screening of the applicant's training, background, and experience; evaluation of responses on a supplemental application; written examination(s); qualifications appraisal oral examination; performance examination; or technical oral examination, scored on a job-related basis. Only the most highly qualified candidates will be invited to continue in the examination process. Successful candidates who pass all parts of the examination process will be placed on the eligibility list in order of their relative merit as determined by these competitive examinations.
The District provides excellent medical, dental, vision and life insurance benefits as well as an income protection plan for eligible Classified employees.

For more information regarding health benefits please visit:
Classified employees earn paid vacation at the initial rate of 14 days for full-time 12 month employees (.055 hour for each hour worked) and receive increases after 5, 10, and 15 years of service for a total of 21 days after 15 years.

12 month Classified employees earn 13 working days of sick leave each year which are accumulated indefinitely. Employees of other California school districts who have accrued sick leave may transfer it to LBUSD in accordance with the California Education Code.

12 month Classified employees receive 14 paid holidays per year.
01

Completion of the following supplemental questions is required of all applicants. This is considered a test component in the examination process. An evaluation of candidates' responses will be made by a screening panel following the application deadline. A limited number of candidates who best meet the needs of the District will be invited to continue in the examination process. It is important that your responses are clear and concise. Responses that are incomplete or unclear will not receive credit. Your Work Experience in the application must also include all of your recent and relevant experience in order for your application and supplemental to be considered. For those questions to which you have no response, please indicate "no response".DO NOT refer the reader to your resume. A resume will not be accepted in lieu of completion of the required application or supplemental materials. Please answer by selecting "Yes" as confirmation that you read and understand these instructions.

• Yes, I have read the instructions.

02

This position requires the equivalent to completion of two years (48 semester units or 60 quarter units) s from an accredited four-year college or university or community college with at least fifteen units in accounting and statistics. Please select the below response that best describes your education and training experience.

• I have completed two or more years at an accredited four-year college or university with at least fifteen (15) units in accounting and statistics.
• I have completed community college with at least fifteen (15) units in accounting and statistics.
• I do not have the required education and training listed above and understand my application will not be considered further.

03

Please list how you meet the equivalent to completion of two years (48 semester units or 60 quarter units) from an accredited four-year college, university or community college with at least fifteen (15) units in accounting and statistics. Include the titles of the accounting and statistics courses you have completed. If this information is not provided clearly, your application may not be considered to move forward with the recruitment. Include the following information for your application to be considered:(1) Name of institution: four-year college, university or community college.(2) State the total number of semester or quarter units completed .(3) List the titles of the accounting and statistics courses you have completed.(4) State the number of units earned for each course.
04

This position requires four years of financial or statistical record keeping work. Please select the below response that best describes your experience.(This experience MUST be reflected in your application and work experience. Failure to provide this information clearly may disqualify you from moving forward with this recruitment.)

• I have four or more years of financial or statistical work experience.
• I have four or more years of statistical record keeping work experience.
• Limited experience, but willing to learn.

05

Experience in a public agency is desirable. Do you have experience in a public agency? (If answered yes, this experience MUST be reflected in your application for it to be considered)

• Yes
• No

06

Describe in detail your experience performing accounting and bookkeeping procedures such as posting entries, reconciling accounts and reports, and double entry bookkeeping.
07

Describe your experience using computerized accounting systems, software programs, or spreadsheets. Include the type of programs, how frequently you use them, and any formal training or certificates you have received.
08

Describe your experience in preparing cash flow statements for a variety of accounts using different sources of financial information and preparing monthly and quarterly sales tax reports.
09

Please certify that you have reviewed your work experience and supplemental section for completeness and accuracy, ensuring that all relevant work experience and college units are reflected. (This experience MUST be reflected in your application and work experience. Failure to provide this information clearly may disqualify you from moving forward with this recruitment.)

• I certify that my application is complete and accurate.

10

PLEASE NOTE: All notifications will be sent via email.Applicants must check their emails on a regular basis to find out their status on an application. Emails we send may be caught by spam filters and it is the responsibility of the applicant to check their spam/junk folder.

• I am aware I must check my emails, including spam/junk folder, on a regular basis to find out the status of my application. All notifications will be sent via email.

11

I understand that exam segments may be conducted online and may require access to a computer with an internet connection and Google Chrome or Firefox browsers. The exam components may also require access to a computer, smart phone, or tablet with internet connection and a video recording device. I understand that it is my responsibility to contact Personnel Commission immediately proceeding the exam invitation requiring such devices if I do not have access to the required technology.

• Yes, I understand

Required Question