Senior Accounting Technician

Overview

Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, perform a variety of advanced technical accounting work in support of various college auxiliary functions, categorical programs, grants, and/or district functions.

Position: 12‑month, full‑time (40 hour/week) located at Oxnard College.

Oxnard College, founded 1975, located two miles from the Pacific Ocean, accessible via Ventura Freeway (Highway 101) or Pacific Coast Highway.

• Prepare, maintain, and evaluate financial statements, records, and reports developed for auxiliary functions, grants, and/or categorical programs.
• Gather, review, and synthesize accounting and financial data; prepare routine and non‑routine reports; develop and revise technical and statistical charts, graphs, and flowcharts.
• Assist departments, deans, and program administrators in the development, preparation, maintenance, and review of budgets; monitor funds for income and expenditures; calculate, prepare, and revise budgetary data.
• Monitor contract and grant compliance; assist program directors with fiscal compliance issues; prepare required reports.
• Establish, monitor, and maintain internal controls to safeguard college resources and ensure proper accountability.
• Verify, reconcile, balance, and adjust complex accounts.
• Answer complex inquiries from administrators, staff, vendors, or students regarding records, budgets, accounts, and programs.
• Review, audit, and process payroll‑related documents; distribute checks as assigned.
• Process and review financial documents such as requisitions, purchase orders, receipts, and inventory records.
• Prepare and process journal vouchers; ensure proper account codes are assigned.
• Collect, record, and deposit monies; reconcile cash and statements; resolve discrepancies; may serve as custodian of petty cash.
• Receive and record non‑sufficient fund checks; contact individuals for payment; send collection letters; place student accounts on hold when necessary.
• Perform accounts receivable functions; reconcile monthly accounts receivable reports.
• Provide work direction and guidance to lower‑level staff.
• Maintain various files.
• Operate a cash register and balance cash drawers; prepare deposits for college transactions.
• Work collaboratively and professionally with faculty, staff, students, and stakeholders from diverse communities.
• Demonstrate cultural humility, sensitivity, and equity‑mindedness.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• High school graduate or equivalent with five years of GAAP experience, including organizing and processing transactions, reviewing transactions, reconciling accounts, preparing budget and expense reports, and maintaining integrated computerized database.
• High school graduate or equivalent with at least 12 semester units in accounting and four years of GAAP experience.
• Associate degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or related field with at least 12 semester units in accounting and three years of GAAP experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or related field with at least 24 semester units in accounting and two years of GAAP experience.
• Master’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or related field with at least 24 semester units in accounting and one year of GAAP experience.

• Written/Multiple Choice Test – qualifying (pass/fail).
• Technical Interview – 100% weighting on final score.

Date Range: Thursday, February 26, 2026 to Monday, March 2, 2026. All qualifying candidates will receive an email link to the test on February 26, 2026, with a completion.

Technical Interview: Thursday, March 11, 2026 to Tuesday, March 17, 2026. The interview will be conducted remotely via Zoom.

Submit all required documentation by the posted deadline. Attach copies of transcripts, foreign transcript evaluations, and any required licenses or certifications. Failure to submit required documents may result in disqualification. Letters of recommendation are not accepted.

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