Accounting Analyst III

General Purpose

Full-Time

An Accounting Analyst III is responsible to the County Superintendent and works under the direct supervision of the designated manager(s). The Accounting Analyst III provides
comprehensive accounting support for Placer County Office of Education’s (PCOE) programs and mandated financial services for inter-governmental operations involving the office of the County Treasurer, County Auditor and other Local Education agencies of Placer County. The Accounting Analyst III is expected to complete fundamental professional accounting functions and identify problems that may exist. The Accounting Analyst III performs complex accounting functions; analyzes financial reports for accuracy and compliance with State mandated requirements; designs, implements and maintains a variety of complex financial and statistical spreadsheets; works with district and program staff to develop and monitor district, program and grant budgets; prepares journal entries and reconciles financial ledgers. The Accounting Analyst III position requires performance of the more complex Accounting Analyst duties and may be called upon to provide guidance and instruction, or review and correct the work of coworkers.

Requirements / Qualifications

 If hired, must provide proof of a valid CA driver's license. 

Any combination of training and experience, which would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities, is qualifying. 

A typical way to obtain knowledge and abilities would be: two (2) years of increasingly responsible financial and statistical record keeping work experience comparable to that of an Accounting Analyst II with PCOE. 

Applicants may be tested. 

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

• Copy of Transcript (Proof of HS diploma or equivalent. Some college-level coursework in accounting is preferred)
• Letter of Introduction
• Letter(s) of Recommendation (Two Letters of Recommendation are required-must be dated and have a signature)
• Resume

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About the Employer

Welcome to Placer County Office of Education! 

Thank you for your interest in joining our PCOE family! We offer an incredible range of job opportunities, supporting programs and services to support the 16 school districts located throughout Placer County, in addition to the programs we run through our office. The vision of the Placer County Superintendent of Schools and the Placer County Board of Education is to provide exemplary leadership and service to schools, students, parents and the community as we work together to provide a globally competitive, comprehensive, rigorous and relevant education to all students (including Special Education and At-Risk). 

Placer County Office of Education is an educational leader and a valuable and respected resource in fiscal practices, educational programs, and student services. We achieve this by developing and implementing innovative educational and administrative programs to advance regional priorities, and we foster collaborative partnerships among educational agencies and community-based organizations to promote a prosperous region. 

We are seeking talented individuals (both Classified and Certificated staff) that want to join a team that works hard, has opportunities for career growth, and believes in providing a workplace and a cause that people are proud to be a part of. Placer County is also an excellent choice to live, and was recently ranked #1 in quality of life in California.

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Additional Placer County Office of Education Information

PCOE Salary Schedules

PCOE Benefits

PCOE Job Descriptions

Comments and Other Information

The County Board and County Superintendent are committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education. County Office programs, activities, and practices shall be free from unlawful discrimination based on race, color, ancestry, nationality, national origin, immigration status, ethnicity, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital status, pregnancy or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, or genetic