Accounting Services Clerk; Business Services - Norco College Job Riverside area,California USA,Accounting

Position: Accounting Services Clerk (Business Services) - Norco College

Accounting Services Clerk (Business Services) - Norco College

Responsibilities

BASIC FUNCTION:
Performs a variety of accounting work and tasks in connection with the District's accounting and payroll operations.

Prepares financial and statistical reports as directed.
Reviews requisitions, purchase orders, travel requests, and expense claims to determine proper budget codes and authorization and performs other budget control functions as assigned.
Assists with budget, requisitions, and travel requests.
Maintains files and distributes reports to user departments as required.
Assists with monitoring, reconciling, and maintaining accurate and detailed records for all governmental funds.
Assists in the preparation of various payroll related tasks, including calculation of pay, timesheet verification, attendance verification, employment verifications, and maintenance of complete and accurate confidential payroll records.
Reviews and verifies the accuracy of periodic financial reports.
Assists with the year‑end closing process.
Assists with the preparation of audit schedules and the audit process.
Maintains familiarity with all aspects and procedures of the District’s accounting office, including conformity with generally accepted accounting principles and compliance with the Budget and Accounting Manual.
Participates in District‑provided in‑service training programs.
Performs other related duties as assigned; duties not listed do not exclude this classification if the work is similar or related.

Education and Experience

Associate’s degree and two (2) years of experience in a school district or higher education accounting office, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience.

Knowledge

Generally accepted accounting principles.

Accounting terminology, principles, practices, and procedures.

California Community College's Budget and Accounting Manual.

Payroll methods, practices, and terminology.

Commonly used word processing and electronic spreadsheet software.

Ability

Carry out complex oral and written instructions.

Exercise judgment and initiative.

Work independently.

Work under the pressure of recurrent deadlines with frequent interruptions.

Operate a 10‑key calculator, type proficiently, and demonstrate skill with modern office equipment.

Effectively use computer systems, software applications relevant to work performed, and business equipment to perform a variety of work tasks.

Communicate effectively in the course of performing work tasks.

Establish, maintain, and foster effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Demonstrate sensitivity and understanding of diverse academic, socioeconomic, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of students, staff, and the community.

Provide efficient, high‑level customer service to the public, vendors, contractors, and District personnel.

Physical Demands

Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone. Occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, and pull drawers to retrieve or file information. Must lift, carry, push, and pull materials or objects up to 10 pounds.

Environmental

Conditions

Employees work in an office environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions, and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances. Employees may interact with upset individuals in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Riverside Community College District (the District) fosters and maintains a work environment free from discrimination, harassment, or retaliation, where all persons are treated with dignity and respect. The District is a proud equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any person based on ethnic group identification, national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, color, genetic information, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, or any characteristic listed or defined in Section 11135 of the Government…