Los Angeles Unified School District

Senior Accountant

Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
  • 5-7 years of relevant accounting experience
  • Strong understanding of GASB pronouncements
  • Experience with Federal, State, and local program accounting
  • Proficiency in financial reporting and internal auditing
  • Attention to detail and accuracy in financial documentation

Responsibilities

  • Assist the Accounting/Budgeting Supervisor in daily accounting tasks
  • Ensure compliance with accounting laws and regulations
  • Maintain accurate financial records for various programs
  • Prepare comprehensive financial statements and reports
  • Perform internal audits to assess financial practices
  • Identify and resolve discrepancies in financial data

Benefits

  • Full-time work schedule (7.5 hours per day, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday)
  • Opportunity to work in a dynamic district office environment
  • Engagement in a variety of financial and auditing activities
  • Professional development opportunities within the accounting field
Full Job Description
Job Summary

Under the direction of the Accounting/Budgeting Supervisor, perform a wide variety of professional District-wide accounting and internal auditing duties; assure compliance with applicable laws, codes rules and regulations such as the Governmental Accounting Standard Board (GASB) pronouncements; maintain books of accounts for Federal, State and local categorical programs; prepare a variety of financial statements, records and reports.

Requirements / Qualifications

Comments and Other Information

Details for this vacancy are as follows:

District Office
7.5 hrs/day; 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Monday - Friday

About Los Angeles Unified School District

We are LAUSD. We are at the forefront of innovation in public education, focused on a clear and inspiring vision of the future for all of our students as they venture forward on their journey as lifelong learners. Here, you will have the opportunity to exercise your potential in a role supporting the business of education. Our work directly contributes toward the goal of ensuring that our students graduate ready for the world – ready to thrive in college, career and life. LAUSD is the second largest school district in the nation with an enrollment of over 550,000 students. We serve an area totaling 710 square miles, with over 1,190 schools and educational centers, and we employ over 74,000 individuals, making us one of the largest employers in our city.
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