Interim Director of Accounting

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Under the direction of the Vice President of Administrative Services, plans, organizes, coordinates, evaluates, and directs the District's general and special funds accounting, payroll, and related operations. Prepares and maintains financial records, statements and reports; supervises and evaluates the performance of assigned personnel.

• Directs the District's general and special funds accounting, payroll, and student financial aid management functions.
• Directs the collection, recording, processing, consolidation, and distribution of a wide variety of accounting and payroll data.
• Directs the classification of documents, preparation of entries to the general books and ledgers, and preparation of accounting statements and special reports.
• Directs the pre-audit of payroll transactions requiring the verification of accuracy and completeness of personnel assignment authorizations, time reports, salary schedules, and payroll deductions.
• Directs the analysis of accounting and payroll reports to measure performance and identify deficiencies which may affect the ability of the District to meet financial and operational performance standards and goals.
• Directs and participates in the development and revisions of policies, procedures, practices, and guidelines pertinent to the administration of the District's accounting, payroll, and related functions.
• Provides technical advice and guidance to District administrators on complex accounting, payroll, and related matters.
• Advises the Vice President of Administrative Services and District management staff through oral and written reports of objectives, critical problems, achievements, improvement recommendations, and on requirements and restrictions of laws, rules, and policies affecting the District's accounting, payroll, and related operations.
• Provides administrative direction to student financial aid programs at the colleges and directs the operations of the central financial aid unit.
• Approves or disapproves the disbursement of the District funds in accordance with applicable laws, rules, and policies.
• Coordinates the work of assigned units.
• Analyzes state legislative and administrative decisions, regulations, and policies to determine their impact on the accounting, payroll, and related operations of the District and makes recommendations on how to implement new requirements.
• Directs the design, implementation, and maintenance of accounting and payroll systems to meet legal requirements, provide management with required information, and improve efficiency in the recording and reporting of data.
• Represents the District before state and local agencies on matters related to District accounting, payroll, and related functions.
• Directs and prepares correspondence, reports, and presentations regarding accounting, payroll, and related activities.
• Directs the selection, training, and supervision of unit staff to ensure proficient performance and a productive environment.
• Performs other related duties assigned.

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a Bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, economics, finance, public administration, or a closely related field OR
• A valid license to practice as a Certified Public Accountant in California AND
• Five years of full‑time professional‑level accounting experience. Two years of the required experience…