Senior Project Accountant

Benefits:
We provide a safe, caring, courteous, and professional environment that fosters collaborative work and individual development for employees. OCDE offers generous, comprehensive, tax-free insurance benefits options to full-time members of the staff. Benefits may be prorated for employees working fewer than 12 months per year or less than full-time. Benefits packages include medical, dental, and vision care insurance for employees and their eligible dependents, and life insurance for employees.
Paid Time Off:
• 15 Paid Holidays Annually • 12 Paid Sick Days Annually • 10 Vacation Days Annually
About the Employer
The Orange County Department of Education (OCDE) serves some of Orange County's most vulnerable student populations and provides support and mandated fiscal oversight to 28 school districts serving more than 600 schools and approximately 475,000 students. In addition to providing direct instruction to students through its own alternative and special education programs, OCDE administers an array of programs and services that are critical to the operations of local school districts and community colleges, facilitating professional development, legal guidance, payroll, career and technical education support, high-speed internet access, Local Control and Accountability Plan assistance and approval, resources for families, and student enrichment. OCDE's vision is that "Orange County students will lead the nation in college and career readiness and success." Department staff are working to achieve this goal in collaboration with educators at all levels of student development, from early childhood through higher education, and in partnership with families, businesses and community organizations.
Job Summary
The Orange County Department of Education's Fiscal Services Unit includes Budget, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Payroll. Fiscal Services is also responsible for the Department's General Ledger and acts as a liaison with our external auditors for the preparation of the Annual Financial Report. OCDE is seeking a talented and enthusiastic Senior Project Accountant to serve in the Administrative Services Division. The ideal candidate will be responsible for difficult and high-level budgeting analyses in providing fiscal support for categorical and restricted programs. The duties of this position include: understanding, interpreting, explaining and applying varied and diverse federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations related to special programs and financial record-keeping and reporting to administrators, program coordinators, vendors and others. This position will provide lead work direction and guidance to other Project Accountants. Assignments require the use of independent judgment on complex issues, interpretive and evaluative.
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Requirements / Qualifications
Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or with major coursework in accounting or a related field. • Five (5) years of progressively responsible accounting with at least two (2) years involved in project or accounting based auditing. • Experience in a public agency or educational institution is preferred. There are supplemental questions in the application. Please note that the EdJoin system will time-out after a 20-minute period of perceived inactivity. To assist you in the preparation of your application, the supplemental questions are listed here. Your responses should be thoughtful and thorough, and within the limit of 5,000 characters or less. We recommend that you prepare your responses in advance of beginning the application. 1. Please expand on your background in overseeing budgets and crafting financial reports, in your answer please specify the types of reports you have handled. 2. Please elaborate on your understanding of State and Federal grants, entitlements, and your track record in ensuring compliance with federal and state audits. Please provide specific examples to highlight your expertise. 3. Please detail your understanding and experiences with position control.
Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or with major coursework in accounting or a related field. • Five (5) years of progressively responsible accounting with at least two (2) years involved in project or accounting based auditing. • Experience in a public agency or educational institution is preferred. There are supplemental questions in the application. Please note that the EdJoin system will time-out after a 20-minute period of perceived inactivity. To assist you in the preparation of your application, the supplemental questions are listed here. Your responses should be thoughtful and thorough, and within the limit of 5,000 characters or less. We recommend that you prepare your responses in advance of beginning the application. 1. Please expand on your background in overseeing budgets and crafting financial reports, in your answer please specify the types of reports you have handled. 2. Please elaborate on your understanding of State and Federal grants, entitlements, and your track record in ensuring compliance with federal and state audits. Please provide specific examples to highlight your expertise. 3. Please detail your understanding and experiences with position control.
Comments and Other Information
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the completed online application. Before receiving authorization to work in this position, the individual selected will be required to provide a current negative TB authorization, within the last 60 days, and submit fingerprints for the purpose of conducting a confidential background investigation and record check. The tests are arranged and paid for by OCDE. The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires employers to verify the employability of all new employees. Before the Department will finalize an offer of employment, the candidate selected will be required to show original documents which establish both the individual's identity and employment authorization. The candidate must also sign a statement under penalty of perjury regarding his/her employability. We reserve the right to reopen, readvertise, or delay filling this position. AA/EOE/ADA
Comments and Other Information
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the completed online application. Before receiving authorization to work in this position, the individual selected will be required to provide a current negative TB authorization, within the last 60 days, and submit fingerprints for the purpose of conducting a confidential background investigation and record check. The tests are arranged and paid for by OCDE. The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires employers to verify the employability of all new employees. Before the Department will finalize an offer of employment, the candidate selected will be required to show original documents which establish both the individual's identity and employment authorization. The candidate must also sign a statement under penalty of perjury regarding his/her employability. We reserve the right to reopen, readvertise, or delay filling this position. AA/EOE/ADA