ACCOUNTANT (Open & Promotional)

Marin County Office Of Education

Full-time - Entry Level

Educational Services

About the position

The Accountant position at the Marin County Office of Education is responsible for overseeing financial activities for Marin Local Educational Agencies (LEAs). This includes managing general ledger reconciliations, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and monitoring budgets and expenditures. The role requires effective communication with district business staff and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all financial activities for Marin LEAs, including general ledger reconciliations and allocations of state and federal apportionments.
• Manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll processes.
• Review or prepare reconciliations and research outstanding items.
• Communicate resolutions to district business staff in a professional manner.
• Assist in budget and expenditure monitoring.
• Participate in trainings and assist in the creation of agenda or materials as needed.
• Perform other related work as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or formal accounting education equivalent to two years of college training in accounting, including courses in governmental accounting and computer applications.
• Three years of increasingly responsible experience in the administration of a full range accounting system, with two years in the accounting office of a school district or County Office of Education preferred.
• Hands-on knowledge of spreadsheet applications and ability to design analytical worksheets for use by staff.

Benefits

• Participation in one of two health plans.
• Paid dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Paid sick leave, vacation, and holidays.
• Membership in Social Security and the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS).