Job Posting
This listing closes on 8/4/2025 at 11:59 PM Pacific Time (US & Canada); Tijuana.
Employer: Bellflower Unified School District
Salary: $5,004.60 - $6,080.72 Monthly
Location: Bellflower, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Closing Date: 8/4/2025 at 11:59 PM Pacific Time (US & Canada); Tijuana
Job Description
Under the direction of the Accounting/Auditing Manager or an assigned supervisor, performs a variety of clerical accounting functions in connection with assigned accounts, prepares and maintains related financial records and reports.
Distinguishing Characteristics
This classification is distinguished from higher-level accounting positions by the performance of routine clerical accounting functions under direct supervision with limited independent judgment required. The Accounting Assistant performs standardized accounting support tasks following established procedures, while higher classifications such as Senior Accounting Assistant require relatively more complex technical knowledge and relatively greater decision-making authority and may provide work direction to other accounting staff. This position is differentiated from general clerical positions by its specialized focus on financial record-keeping, basic accounting transactions, and familiarity with accounting terminology. The Accounting Assistant serves as an entry-level position in the accounting career path within the district.
Supervision Received and Exercised
Receives immediate supervision from the assigned supervisor. Exercises no supervisory responsibilities. Does not provide work direction to other staff.
Examples of Duties
Representative Duties/Essential Duties - Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Perform a variety of financial clerical functions for assigned accounts; prepare and maintain a variety of auditable financial and statistical records and reports for assigned accounts; prepare and distribute a variety of reports for administrators.
- Receive, sort, match and file invoices and purchase orders covering a variety of District-level activities in preparation for payment; process invoices, warrants and purchase orders according to established procedures; make corrections as required; prepare related reports.
- Receive and process travel and conference requests; prepare and process travel expense claims; distribute reimbursement checks; notify employees regarding submitting expense claims to ensure encumbered expenses are closed and cash advances are cleared.
- Confer with vendors regarding payments and warehouse personnel regarding receipt of goods; communicate with school or department personnel regarding individual purchases and related changes.
- Receive revolving fund cash vouchers; audit and verify accuracy and authorization of vouchers; prepare and distribute revolving fund checks; maintain records.
- Operate a computer and assigned financial software systems to monitor, analyze, control and prepare reports and other materials on financial data; operate a variety of office machines including a calculator, copier, telephone and fax machine.
- Balance and reconcile assigned bank accounts.
- Perform related duties as assigned.
Knowledge and Abilities
Knowledge Of:
- Methods, procedures and terminology used in clerical accounting work
- Financial and statistical record-keeping techniques
- Generally accepted accounting and auditing principles, practices and procedures
- Operation of a computer and specified accounting software
- Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary
- Telephone techniques and etiquette
- Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy
Ability To:
- Perform clerical accounting duties in the maintenance of assigned accounts
- Maintain accurate financial and statistical records
- Compare numbers and detect errors efficiently
- Process and record accounting transactions accurately
- Reconcile, balance and audit assigned accounts
- Utilize accounting and auditing practices and terminology applicable to public sector accounting
- Learn District organization, operations, policies and objectives
- Work independently with little direction
- Operate a variety of office equipment and a computer terminal to enter data, maintain records and generate reports
- Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
- Meet schedules and timelines
- Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others
- Model communications and interactions that respect and include all individuals and their languages, abilities, religions, and cultures
Typical Qualifications
Minimum Requirements - The following are the minimum qualifications and requirements:
Education and Experience:
Experience: Two years of clerical accounting, bookkeeping, or financial record-keeping experience.
Education: Two years of college-level coursework, including major coursework in accounting, business, finance or a closely related field, from an institution of higher learning recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
Equivalency Provision: A Bachelor's degree or higher in accounting, business, finance, or other field closely related to the job requirements of this classification may substitute for the required experience.
Working Conditions and Physical Demands
Working Conditions:
- Work is performed in an office environment.
- Frequent operation of computers, calculators, telephones, and other standard office equipment.
- Extended periods of sitting for data entry and record processing.
- Regular hearing and speaking required for exchanging information in person and by phone.
- Visual acuity needed to read financial documents and computer screens.
Physical Demands:
- Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard and office equipment.
- Prolonged periods of sitting while processing records and entering data.
- Hearing and speaking to exchange information in person and by telephone.
- Visual acuity required to read financial documents and computer screens.
- Occasional carrying, pushing, or pulling of accounting files or related materials.
- Reaching overhead, above shoulders, and horizontally to access files or materials.
- Occasional bending at the waist, kneeling, or crouching to retrieve records or supplies.
Benefits
We offer comprehensive benefits to full-time employees, including medical, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation, flexible spending accounts, voluntary life insurance, disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave. Part-time employees working at least 20 hours per week (4 hours per day) are eligible for pro-rated benefits based on hours worked.