Intermediate Accountant

COMPANY:

Los Angeles Unified School District

POSITION:

Intermediate Accountant

SALARY DETAILS

$36.52-$44.72/ hourly

BENEFITS

Insurance: We offer a choice of several medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans for you and your family.

Retirement: Employees are members of the California Public Employee Retirement System (CalPERS).

Vacation: Full-time employees earn up to two weeks of paid vacation to start. Three weeks after five years of year-round paid service.

Paid Holidays: 13 paid days off each year.

APPLICATION FILING DATES

April 29, 2025- May 14, 2025

INFORMATION ABOUT LAUSD

We are LAUSD. We are at the forefront of innovation in public education, focused on a clear and inspiring vision of the future for all of our students as they venture forward on their journey as lifelong learners. Here, you will have the opportunity to exercise your potential in a role supporting the business of education. Our work directly contributes toward the goal of ensuring that our students graduate ready for the world – ready to thrive in college, career and life. LAUSD is the second largest school district in the nation, with an enrollment of nearly 575,000 students. We serve an area totaling 710 square miles, with over 1,190 schools and educational centers, and we employ over 74,000 individuals, making us one of the largest employers in our city.

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

An Intermediate Accountant performs professional accounting duties requiring the application of advanced accounting knowledge and the exercise of judgment in evaluating and analyzing an assigned portion of the accounting system and related procedures, and supervises a unit of accounting or clerical personnel.

Typical duties include:

• Maintains and supervises the maintenance of complex financial records and is responsible for identifying actual or potential problems and recommending corrective or preventive action.
• Prepares financial statements, reports, and estimates in accordance with prescribed procedures.
• Audits vouchers and various other documents to ensure that they are in accord with the District accounting system, law, rules, contracts, and related accounting data.
• Maintains contact with staffs of other governmental agencies, District offices, and private businesses in order to obtain, verify, or disseminate information.
• Analyzes contracts and reports related to assigned duties.
• Develops and recommends accounting forms and procedures.
• Supervises a unit of professional accounting and/or accounting clerical or other clerical employees.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

• Please Note: This is not an exhaustive list of the responsibilities of this position. For a comprehensive list of duties performed, please refer to the class description: Intermediate Accountant - Class Description

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION:

Graduation from a recognized college or university, including or supplemented by the completion of courses that provide at least 15 semester units or equivalent units in accounting. Professional or technical clerical accounting or field-auditing experience, beyond that required, may be substituted for up to two years of the required education on a year-for-year basis, provided that the requirement of a high school diploma or equivalent and completion of at least 15 semester units in accounting is met.

EXPERIENCE:

One year of professional-level accounting or field-auditing experience. Experience in governmental accounting or auditing is preferable.

In order to ensure that the minimum qualifications are met, we need to verify your educational document(s). As such, you MUST upload your diploma/degree (i.e. scan or take a picture of your diploma/degree) or transcripts to your candidate profile under “attachments.”

Note: All entrance requirements must be met by the end of the filing period in order to move forward with the assessment process. To verify the education requirement, transcripts, diplomas and/or certifications must be presented at the time applications are screened. As such, you MUST upload your diploma/degree (i.e. scan or take a picture of your diploma/degree) or official transcripts to your candidate profile under “My Uploaded Documents.” Candidates who have completed college or university coursework at an institution in a country other than the United States, must obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts and degrees. Please be sure to request a DETAILED report. For a list of approved evaluation organizations, visit: https://www.lausd.org/Page/7876

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

Ideal candidates will have a working knowledge of:

• Current accounting principles and procedures, with emphasis on financial accounting and governmental accounting
• Budgeting and accounting systems of the Los Angeles Unified School District
• Use of data processing methods and procedures in computer applications to accounting functions
• Statistical and financial presentation of data
• Microsoft Office
• Principles of supervision

An ideal candidate in this position will have the ability to:

• Supervise a small group of employees
• Analyze and interpret accounting data
• Prepare clear, accurate financial statements and reports
• Understand and apply laws, rules, and accounting procedures
• Deal effectively with other employees and the public
• Communicate effectively in oral and written English

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DO YOU NEED TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE WITH THE ON-LINE APPLICATION?

Email us at helpmeapply@lausd.net to find out whether the application deadline has been extended, visit the website at: https://careers.lausd.org/pc. The Los Angeles Unified School District intends that all qualified persons shall have equal opportunities for employment and promotion. Reasonable accommodations in completing an application and testing are available to individuals with disabilities. Please call (213) 241-3455 for more information.