Education and Experience
Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade and supplemented by specialized college-level coursework in finance, accounting, bookkeeping, or equivalent. Minimum of two (2) years of paraprofessional accounting experience.
 
Candidates possessing an equivalent combination of qualifying work experience and education as described above will be considered.
 
Licenses and Certifications:
Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California driver’s license by time of appointment. Must be insurable with district’s insurance carrier.

Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of accounting including governmental accounting.
• Principles and practices of data collection and report preparation.
• Principles and procedures of financial record keeping and reporting.
• Methods and techniques of coding, verifying, balancing, and reconciling accounting records.
• Business arithmetic and basic financial and statistical techniques.
• Record-keeping principles and procedures.
• District and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols.
• Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and District staff.
• The structure and content of the English language, including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
• Modern equipment and communication tools used for business functions and program, project, and task coordination, including computers and software programs relevant to work performed.

• Read, interpret, and use policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Work cooperatively and effectively with other staff and the public.
• Practice safety and good judgment when using materials and equipment.
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing and understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Operate and maintain vehicles, equipment, and tools specialized for vector control.
• Report progress and problems to Director of Operations.