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Our client is seeking an Accountant for an exciting contract to hire opportunity. Under supervision of the District Business Manager, the Accountant will perform complex and responsible accounting work; assists with budget preparation and fiscal matters; and performs related work as required. Pay: $32.00 - $39.00/hr DUTIES: Maintains journals and the general ledger for all funds. Reconciles various fiscal accounting reports. Prepares the monthly cash report. Prepares adjusting and closing entries and assists with the annual closing of the books. Prepares accounting and budget reports. Investigates discrepancies and prepares necessary journal entries. Initiates journal entries for budget, financial reporting, direct support program costs and transfers, accruals, and revisions. Develops statistical reports as requested by district management. Calculates district revenue for budget purposes. Analyzes income and expenditure records as required. Maintains district attendance records and prepares county and state attendance reports. Maintains an inventory of fixed assets. Implements accounting changes needed to meet new state reporting requirements and revisions to the California School Accounting Manual. Independently perform a wide variety of complex budgeting and accounting tasks. Assist with and make recommendations regarding fiscal programs, including accounting and budgeting. Interpret laws, rules, and regulations affecting district business operations. Develop and maintain accounting systems and records. Learn appropriate software, including the district financial system, spreadsheets, and word processing applications. Speak and write effectively. Understand and carry out written and oral instructions. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Performs other duties as assigned. REQUIRMENTS: 3+ years of hands-on Governmental fund accounting, including budgeting practices and methods, using generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). Laws, rules, and regulations governing school district business operations and activities. Computer spreadsheets, word processing, and other software programs. Modern office methods, procedures, and equipment. Independently perform a wide variety of complex budgeting and accounting tasks. Assist with and make recommendations regarding fiscal programs, including accounting and budgeting. Interpret laws, rules, and regulations affecting district business operations. Develop and maintain accounting systems and records. Learn appropriate software, including the district financial system, spreadsheets, and word processing applications. Speak and write effectively. Understand and carry out written and oral instructions. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Demonstrated knowledge gained through training and/or experience in governmental fund accounting, including budgeting practices and methods, using generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP); or Any combination of training and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities. Kavaliro provides Equal Employment Opportunities to all employees and applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Kavaliro is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, Kavaliro will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please respond to this posting to connect with a company representative.

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