Archived listing. The details below describe a past opening.
Below is our job description for this position. Please also review the Important Instructions & Additional Information section below, which contains valuable information about our application process.
Basic Function Under the direction of an assigned manager, serves as lead worker over Accounting Technician positions engaged in the maintenance and preparation of accounting and financial records AND/OR independently performs a variety of the most complex accounting and financial transactions and reporting. Representative Duties Plan, prioritize, assign and direct the work of the accounting staff assigned to specially funded projects; coordinate activities within projects; communicate with a variety of district, county, state and federal offices and agencies regarding specially funded programs.
Provide technical support, training and general backup for accounting operations; plan, prioritize, assign and direct the work of accounting office staff.
Assists in the implementation of federal, state and district accounting and budget regulations; coordinate, prepare, analyze, audit and monitor financial and fiscal related reports and claims.
Prepare financial and statistical reports for audit preparation, administrative decision support, state and federal reporting.
Prepare, monitor and analyze budgets for an assigned set of accounts; review and analyze budgets for compliance to District regulations.
Maintain income records and monitor the collection of monies due; assure accounts receivable are billed accurately and collected in a timely manner.
Maintain general and subsidiary ledger accounts; update control accounts; reconcile and balance accounts; create trial balance.
Analyze and approve account transactions; assure fiscal documents are prepared and maintained in accordance with established requirements.
Audit daily deposits and bank reconciliations; assist auditors in conducting various accounting audits; audit and reconcile ledgers; audit and distribute revenue receipts as appropriate; provide for completeness and validity of documentation of financial transactions.
Maintain current, on-going knowledge of the methods and procedures required and utilized in performing the day-to-day operation of accounts receivable and accounts payable; attend training workshops as required.
Participate in the selection of staff; provide and coordinate staff training; provide input on performance appraisals.
Perform special projects involving budget or accounting analysis as requested by supervisor.
Coordinate the disbursement of loans, scholarships and grants of federal, State and local funds; perform compliance review related to conference and travel requests, payment procedures, reimbursements, audit of travel records, maintenance of travel revolving fund and issuance of credit cards.
Perform related duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Any combination equivalent to: Graduation from high school supplemented by some college coursework in business or accounting and four years of increasingly responsible experience in fiscal record keeping, accounting, and reporting, preferably at least one year in a community college or district-level school setting; or Associate Degree in business, accounting, economics, or related field and three years of increasingly responsible experience in fiscal record keeping, accounting and reporting, preferably with at least one year in a community college.Knowledge & Abilities
KNOWLEDGE OF:
Principles and procedures of general and governmental accounting as applicable to community colleges. Basic principles and practices of budgeting and financial control. Federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations pertaining to community college accounting and financial reporting. Principles of training and providing work direction. Modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment. Basic principles and practices of fiscal, statistical and administrative research and report preparation. Principles and procedures of financial record keeping and reporting.
ABILITY TO:
Maintain and balance a variety of complex financial records, ledgers and accounts. Organize and direct the work of accounting and clerical support staff. Understand the organization and operation of the district and of outside agencies as necessary to assume assigned responsibilities. Research, compile, analyze, interpret and prepare a variety of fiscal, statistical and administrative reports. Compile data and maintain complex records and prepare reports. Operate modern office equipment. Prepare a variety of complex financial statements, reports and analyses. Audit records and invoices for payment. Perform computational tasks and other bookkeeping functions with speed and accuracy. Prepare and administer a budget. Provide work direction and train assigned staff. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
First Review of Applications: Complete application packets will be accepted until the position is filled; but those received by November 5th, 2026 are assured consideration. The College reserves the right to extend time limits or re initiate the recruitment/selection process at any point.
Completed application packet MUST include:
*Completed Online Application for Employment form It is the applicant's responsibility to redact (or remove) any personal information from all documents prior to uploading. This includes Social Security Numbers, Date of Birth, and any photos of the applicant.
Foreign Degree: Applicants with foreign degrees from colleges or universities outside of the United States must have their coursework evaluated by a professional association that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Academic Credentials Evaluation Institute, INC. (ACEI). A copy of the evaluation must be submitted with your on-line application.
Applicants who require reasonable accommodation to participate in the selection process should contact Human Resources to make the necessary arrangements. EEO Plan 2021-2024
Note: The District is strongly committed to achieving staff diversity and the principles of equal employment opportunity. The District encourages a diverse pool of applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race or ethnicity, color, medical condition, genetic information, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, or because he/she is perceived to have one or more of the foregoing characteristics, or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law, in any of its policies, procedures or practices. Discrimination Free Work EnvironmentBenefits
Full-time permanent employees (20+ hours per month) are eligible for health benefits:
- Health
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance
- Long-term Disability
In addition to the above benefits, the District also offers a robust voluntary benefits selection:
- Flex 125
- Additional products and services through American Fidelity
- Supplemental Voluntary Life Insurance
- Tax Shelter Annuities
The District participates in CalPERS Retirement System and Social Security benefits for Classified and Management employees. Employees covered under the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS), are vested 100% after five years of full-time service credit. The District participates in the State Teacher's Retirement System (STRS) for faculty. Employees covered under the State Teacher's Retirement System (STRS), are vested 100% after five years of full-time service credit. All coverages begin on the first of the following month after the hire date.
The following classifications are eligible for the Affordable Care Act (ACA) health benefits at the employee expense offered through SISC:
- Permanent Employees (19 hours or less)
- Adjuncts
- Temporary Hourly
- Professional Experts
For additional information, please visit our Kern Community College District Benefits webpage.
Important Instructions & Additional Information
Complete applications received by the "assured consideration date" above are guaranteed to be reviewed by Human Resources. If you apply after this date, there is no guarantee that your application will be reviewed. However, we still recommend that you apply because recruitments remain open until filled. The District and/or College reserves the right to extend time limits and/or repost or restart recruitments at any point.
For all positions, sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, shall be considered a core system competency and job requirement. (5 CCR § 53022)
Required Application Materials
Candidates may be required to submit any of the following materials based on the specific role. Please review the job posting and the attachments section of your application to confirm which documents are required for your submission:
• Completed Online Application
• Current resume
• Letter of interest (Cover Letter)
• Copy of legible transcripts
• Copy of Driver's License
Important Privacy Notice: Applicants are responsible for redacting or removing all sensitive personal information from all uploaded documents prior to submission. Please remove Social Security Numbers, Dates of Birth, and Applicant Photos.
References
Professional reference information will be confirmed and required upon invite to second level interview, if applicable.
Equivalency for Minimum Qualifications
Applicants for faculty and educational administrator positions in California Community Colleges are required to meet certain minimum qualifications as provided by the California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office and detailed in the Minimum Qualifications for Faculty and Administrators in California Community Colleges handbook. If you do not meet these minimum qualifications, you may still be eligible by completing the KernCCD Application for Equivalence process. Please see our Faculty Equivalency Process website for more information.
International or Foreign Degrees
Applicants with international or foreign degrees from colleges or universities outside of the United States must have their coursework evaluated by a professional association that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Academic Credentials Evaluation Institute, INC. (ACEI). A copy of the evaluation must be submitted with your online application.
Accommodations
Applicants who require reasonable accommodation to participate in the selection process should contact Human Resources to make the necessary arrangements. (For more information, see our Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Equal Employment Opportunities website.)
Discrimination Free Work Environment
Discrimination based on race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation of any person, military and veteran status, or the perception that a person has one or more of these characteristics is illegal and violates Kern Community College District policy.
The Kern CCD Equal Employment Opportunity Plan guides the development, implementation, and monitoring of the District's efforts to foster equal employment opportunities and workplace diversity.
See our Discrimination-Free Work Environment webpage for more information.
Work Authorization
Kern Community College District does not provide sponsorship for authorization to work in the United States. Work authorization should be established at the time of application submission.
E-Verify
The Kern Community College District participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s E-Verify program to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, please visit e-verify.gov.
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