Accountant, Financial Reporting, Accounting Manager

Accountant I

Initial Review Date: 03/26/26

Campus: Central Services

Salary Grade: C1-54

Starting Salary: $7,079.41 per month

Full Salary Range: $7,079.41 - $9,475.46 per month

The Foothill‑De Anza Community College District is currently accepting applications for the classified position above. We are looking for an Accountant I.

The Foothill‑De Anza Community College District does not have a remote work policy. All employees are expected to be available to work in person and on‑site per the requirement of the department.

The District reserves the right to hire multiple individuals from this search.

FOOTHEIL‑DE ANZA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT MISSION STATEMENT:

The mission of the Foothill‑De Anza Community College District is student success and educational excellence. The district and its colleges provide access to affordable, quality educational programs and services that develop a broadly educated and socially responsible community that supports an equitable and just future for California and the global community. Every member of our district contributes to a dynamic instructional and learning environment that fosters student engagement, equal opportunity, and innovation in meeting the various educational and career goals of our diverse students.

Foothill‑De Anza is driven by an equity agenda and core values of integrity, inclusion, care for our students’ well‑being, and sustainability.

The Accountant I reports to the District Accounting Supervisor and performs a variety of professional level accounting work in the areas of accounting, auditing of financial transactions and budgeting functions. This role works in collaboration with and assists the Accountant II in examining, analyzing, maintaining, reconciling and verifying complex financial records in support of the District’s Measure G General Obligation Bond and other district wide Capital Outlay funding for capital projects and equipment acquisitions.

Under immediate or general supervision, performs a variety of professional accounting duties that involve the application of judgment and discretion in the analysis and application of accounting principles and practices in maintaining fiscal controls and records, and preparing transactions; prepares a diverse range of financial documents and reports; and performs related duties as assigned.

Receives immediate or general supervision from an administrative or academic supervisor or manager. Exercises no supervision of staff.

Accountant I: This is the entry level in the series and incumbents are expected to learn how to apply theoretical knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and Generally Accepted Accounting Standards to departmental and District processes. Positions at this level are not expected to function with the same level of knowledge or skill as positions at the Accountant II level, and do not exercise the same level of independent direction and judgment in matters related to work procedures and methods.

As experience is gained, assignments become more varied and are performed with greater independence. Work is usually supervised while in progress and fits an established structure or pattern. Exceptions or changes in procedures are explained in detail as they arise.

Accountant II: This is the journey level in the series, responsible for performing the full range of professional accounting duties. Incumbents are expected to work independently and exercise judgment and initiative. Positions at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the department to which they are assigned.

Successful performance of the work requires thorough knowledge of governmental accounting practices and procedures, fund accounting, and fiscal operations.