Long Beach Unified School District
Senior Accounting Assistant
Long Beach Unified School District, Long Beach, California, us, 90899
Salary :
$4,884.73 - $6,053.64 Monthly Location :
Within the boundaries of the Long Beach Unified School District, CA Job Type:
Full-Time, 12 months Job Number:
26-0095-0760 Department:
Site To Be Determined Opening Date:
10/20/2025 Closing Date:
11/7/2025 4:30 PM Pacific
Job Summary Under general supervision, take the lead and/or perform difficult and specialized clerical accounting, financial and statistical work in identifying discrepancies and correcting accounting records, documents and reports; make journal entries and reports and reconcile and balance accounts; 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. • Prepare periodic reports summarizing aggregate expenditures such as salary accounts, labor distribution, categorical programs, monthly, quarterly or annual reports.
E • Review and correct salary and benefit account codes and post corrections to journals to ensure that salaries are charged to the proper fund. E • Review time sheets and time cards for accurate coding; correct codes and assign to proper salary accounts.
E • Provide object codes and account numbers upon request.
E • Summarize cash flow report and reconcile with bank funds for reports on the status of the general fund.
E • Check revolving fund vouchers and returns to originator for completion and correction or forward to accounts payable for preparation of a warrant.
E • Check codes and account numbers of maintenance job cost records to ensure charges are assigned to proper accounts; correct errors or review source document and notify budget branch or originators of needed corrections.
E • Prepare journal vouchers to authorize release of encumbrances for expenditures; enter data into computerized system.
E • Calculate transportation trip costs and prepare journal vouchers to make debits and credits to appropriate accounts.
E • Effect appropriation transfers upon receipt of authorized signatures; enter changes via on-line computer system.
E • Prepare worksheets on expenditures, receipts and the status of cash in banks and District funds.
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 including double entry bookkeeping. Methods and practices of financial record keeping. Modern office practices, procedures and equipment. Data entry devices and uses. Computerized accounting systems, personal computer and keyboard. Computer software applications including spreadsheets.
Ability to:
Perform basic accounting clerical work. Make arithmetic calculations quickly and accurately. Prepare, monitor and maintain assigned accounts and reports. Train and provide work direction to others. Understand and follow oral and written directions. Meet schedules and timelines. Communicate effectively in person or telephonically on accounting processes or procedures. Explain in simple terms complex accounting processes or procedures. 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 graduation from high school. Completion of at least nine semester units of college level introductory accounting courses is required.
Experience:
Three years of full-time financial or statistical record keeping work one of which is preferably in a public agency.
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
WORKING ENVIRONMENT Office environment. Frequent interruptions.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS Seeing to read, review and assure accuracy of financial statements and reports. Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard. Sitting for extended periods of time. Hearing and speaking to exchange information in person or telephonically.
If you have questions regarding your applications or the recruitment process you may contact: perscom@lbschools.net or 562-435-5708. 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, 562-997-8220, srockenbach@lbschools.net and Title IX Coordinator: Kimberly Dalton, Director of Human Resource Services, 1515 Hughes Way, Long Beach, CA 90815, 562-997-8108, kdalton@lbschools.net and 504 Coordinator: Jenny R. Acosta, Program Administrator, 2221 Argonne Ave, LB 90815, 562-986-6870, JRAcosta@lbschools.net.
If you have questions regarding your applications or the recruitment process you may contact: perscom@lbschools.net or 562-435-5708.
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 these instructions.
Yes, I have read the instructions.
02
This position requires equivalent to graduation from high school. Do you meet this education and training requirement?
Yes No
03
This position requires a minimum of three years of full-time financial or statistical record keeping work. Select your experience which qualifies you for this position. (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 possess three or more years of full-time financial or statistical record keeping work experience. Limited experience, willing to learn.
04
This position requires completion of at least nine semester units of college level introductory accounting courses. In order for your application to be considered, you must list the college level accounting courses you have completed or attach your transcripts showing the courses completed. . Please include the following information:(1) Name of institution: an accredited college or university(2) Specific course title(3) Number of units earned per courseor If including transcripts with 9 units of college accounting courses you may indicate: "transcripts attached"(failure to provide this information clearly may disqualify you from moving forward with this recruitment) 05
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.
06
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
$4,884.73 - $6,053.64 Monthly Location :
Within the boundaries of the Long Beach Unified School District, CA Job Type:
Full-Time, 12 months Job Number:
26-0095-0760 Department:
Site To Be Determined Opening Date:
10/20/2025 Closing Date:
11/7/2025 4:30 PM Pacific
Job Summary Under general supervision, take the lead and/or perform difficult and specialized clerical accounting, financial and statistical work in identifying discrepancies and correcting accounting records, documents and reports; make journal entries and reports and reconcile and balance accounts; 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. • Prepare periodic reports summarizing aggregate expenditures such as salary accounts, labor distribution, categorical programs, monthly, quarterly or annual reports.
E • Review and correct salary and benefit account codes and post corrections to journals to ensure that salaries are charged to the proper fund. E • Review time sheets and time cards for accurate coding; correct codes and assign to proper salary accounts.
E • Provide object codes and account numbers upon request.
E • Summarize cash flow report and reconcile with bank funds for reports on the status of the general fund.
E • Check revolving fund vouchers and returns to originator for completion and correction or forward to accounts payable for preparation of a warrant.
E • Check codes and account numbers of maintenance job cost records to ensure charges are assigned to proper accounts; correct errors or review source document and notify budget branch or originators of needed corrections.
E • Prepare journal vouchers to authorize release of encumbrances for expenditures; enter data into computerized system.
E • Calculate transportation trip costs and prepare journal vouchers to make debits and credits to appropriate accounts.
E • Effect appropriation transfers upon receipt of authorized signatures; enter changes via on-line computer system.
E • Prepare worksheets on expenditures, receipts and the status of cash in banks and District funds.
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 including double entry bookkeeping. Methods and practices of financial record keeping. Modern office practices, procedures and equipment. Data entry devices and uses. Computerized accounting systems, personal computer and keyboard. Computer software applications including spreadsheets.
Ability to:
Perform basic accounting clerical work. Make arithmetic calculations quickly and accurately. Prepare, monitor and maintain assigned accounts and reports. Train and provide work direction to others. Understand and follow oral and written directions. Meet schedules and timelines. Communicate effectively in person or telephonically on accounting processes or procedures. Explain in simple terms complex accounting processes or procedures. 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 graduation from high school. Completion of at least nine semester units of college level introductory accounting courses is required.
Experience:
Three years of full-time financial or statistical record keeping work one of which is preferably in a public agency.
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
WORKING ENVIRONMENT Office environment. Frequent interruptions.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS Seeing to read, review and assure accuracy of financial statements and reports. Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard. Sitting for extended periods of time. Hearing and speaking to exchange information in person or telephonically.
If you have questions regarding your applications or the recruitment process you may contact: perscom@lbschools.net or 562-435-5708. 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, 562-997-8220, srockenbach@lbschools.net and Title IX Coordinator: Kimberly Dalton, Director of Human Resource Services, 1515 Hughes Way, Long Beach, CA 90815, 562-997-8108, kdalton@lbschools.net and 504 Coordinator: Jenny R. Acosta, Program Administrator, 2221 Argonne Ave, LB 90815, 562-986-6870, JRAcosta@lbschools.net.
If you have questions regarding your applications or the recruitment process you may contact: perscom@lbschools.net or 562-435-5708.
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 these instructions.
Yes, I have read the instructions.
02
This position requires equivalent to graduation from high school. Do you meet this education and training requirement?
Yes No
03
This position requires a minimum of three years of full-time financial or statistical record keeping work. Select your experience which qualifies you for this position. (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 possess three or more years of full-time financial or statistical record keeping work experience. Limited experience, willing to learn.
04
This position requires completion of at least nine semester units of college level introductory accounting courses. In order for your application to be considered, you must list the college level accounting courses you have completed or attach your transcripts showing the courses completed. . Please include the following information:(1) Name of institution: an accredited college or university(2) Specific course title(3) Number of units earned per courseor If including transcripts with 9 units of college accounting courses you may indicate: "transcripts attached"(failure to provide this information clearly may disqualify you from moving forward with this recruitment) 05
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.
06
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