Accounting Technician at Santa Barbara County Education Office | EDJOIN

About the Employer

The Santa Barbara County Education Office provides services and leadership to 20 public school districts and 10 charter schools. SBCEO offers programs and services in support of nearly 70,000 children throughout Santa Barbara County - from Santa Barbara to Santa Ynez, Lompoc, Orcutt, and Santa Maria.

Job Summary

Job Summary

Our ideal candidate You are a dependable professional with well-developed communication skills. You work efficiently, with strong attention to detail and accuracy, and can prioritize tasks in order to meet established deadlines. You are a problem-solver with a “can-do” attitude, and have the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively on teams. You adapt to evolving work methods and activities, incorporate new and effective ways to achieve better results, and take ownership of the tasks and responsibilities of the position. You are committed to providing the best service possible to the Santa Barbara County Education Office, school districts, and employees. General description Under general supervision, perform a variety of complex and technical budget and accounting duties in support of an assigned program or centralized function; maintain, review, audit, and adjust assigned accounts; process, record, and audit various transactions; prepare, reconcile, and maintain a variety of financial records, reports, and statements.

Job Description / Essential Elements: Print

Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, perform a variety of complex and technical budget and accounting work in support of an assigned program or centralized function; maintain, review, audit and adjust assigned accounts; process, record and audit various transactions; prepare, reconcile and maintain a variety of financial and statistical records, reports and statements.

• Perform a variety of complex and technical budget and accounting work in support of an assigned program or centralized function; provide technical accounting support for various accounts and functions such as accounts payable and accounts receivable; audit accounts for errors and make appropriate adjustments

• Maintain, verify and audit assigned accounts; assemble, match, sort, tabulate, check, code and post a variety of financial and statistical data such as income, expenditures and transfers; review, adjust and assure accuracy of ledgers andjournal entries; balance, adjust and reconcile accounts.

• Prepare, process, verify, evaluate and audit a variety of financial transactions and related documents such as purchase orders, reimbursements, claims, requisitions, credit memos, warrants and invoices; calculate, prepare and assure accuracy of incoming and outgoing payments.

• Provide fiscal counsel and assist with the overall operation of an assigned program as appropriate, respond to inquiries and provide technical information concerning related accounts, budgets, transactions, records, laws, regulations, policies and procedures.

• Research, compile, prepare, verify and revise financial data related to assigned accounts and activities; prepare and maintain a variety of auditable financial records, reports, statements and files related to accounts, income, expenditures, funds, budgets and assigned activities.

• Distribute, receive, process, audit and evaluate various fiscal forms, documents and applications; compare and reconcile forms, statements, records, reports and other financial documents; identify errors, make corrections and resolve discrepancies; initiate and process account transfers as needed.

• Process accounts payable as assigned; prepare, audit and code invoices for payments; assure accuracy and completeness of invoices; verify invoices and match with purchase orders and other documents; maintain contact with vendors to modify and clarify invoices and resolve discrepancies.

• Research and work with vendors to purchase materials, equipment and supplies for an assigned program as required; order, receive, store and distribute supplies and equipment; monitor and maintain adequate inventory levels of supplies and equipment.

• Input a variety of financial and statistical data into an assigned computer system; establish and maintain various automated records and files; initiate queries, develop spreadsheets and generate a variety of computerized reports and statements; assure accuracy of input and output data.

• Process accounts receivable as assigned; receive, process and verify incoming checks; check money totals against receipts and invoices to assure accuracy; prepare, reconcile and make bank deposits; prepare and follow up on invoices and billings as directed.

• Monitor funds for income and expenditures; review, adjust and assure accuracy of journal entries; assist in assuring transactions comply with established standards and requirements.

• Calculate, prepare and revise budgetary data as directed; assist in assuring expenditures comply with established requirements; provide recommendations concerning budget preparation, development, revisions and amendments; prepare and review budget actions; assure availability of funds.

• Communicate with County Office personnel and various outside agencies to exchange information and resolve issues or concerns.

• Operate a variety of office equipment including a calculator, copier, fax machine, computer and assigned software; drive a vehicle to conduct work as required.

• Maintain fiscal calendars and time lines as required; assist in assuring mandated reports, records and data are completed and submitted to appropriate agency or personnel according to established time lines.

• Provide technical support with year-end closing, new fiscal year and related financial functions.

Requirements / Qualifications

Education: Possession of an associate’s degree in accounting, business, or related field preferred. Experience: Three years of experience performing clerical accounting or bookkeeping duties. Experience in a public sector or public school setting is preferred.

Requirements / Qualifications

Education: Possession of an associate’s degree in accounting, business, or related field preferred. Experience: Three years of experience performing clerical accounting or bookkeeping duties. Experience in a public sector or public school setting is preferred.

Comments and Other Information

Compensation Hiring range: $5,641.00 - $6,501.00 per month; salary step increase upon successful completion of 130 day probationary period. Apply online by November 2, 2025 at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/sbceo

Comments and Other Information

Compensation Hiring range: $5,641.00 - $6,501.00 per month; salary step increase upon successful completion of 130 day probationary period. Apply online by November 2, 2025 at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/sbceo

Closing Date/Time: 2025-11-02

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• Santa Barbara County Education Office

• (805) 964-4711

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