Budget Analyst-Accountant II

Must apply using EDJOIN link below:
https://www.edjoin.org/Home/JobPosting/2104992

About the Employer
The Alameda County Office of Education (ACOE) supports students through our mission to provide, promote, and support leadership and service for the success of every child, in every school, every day.

Job Summary
This position within the District Advisory Services team works with other analysts and directors to provide fiscal oversight of the local education agencies in Alameda County. The ideal candidate will have a strong accounting and budgeting foundation, preferably in school finance, and is not just detail-oriented but exhibits initiative, and is comfortable in a collaborative environment.

RESPONSE TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTION LOCATED AT THE BOTTOM OF THE POSTING IS REQUIRED AT TIME OF APPLICATION SUBMISSION

Requirements / Qualifications

THE POSITION: The job of Budget Analyst-Accountant II is done for the purpose/s of providing technical assistance and training in budgeting, finance, accounting, purchasing and related business matters to school district, charter schools and/or the COE; performing audits of records and project expenditures for compliance with GAAP, GASB, AB1200 Federal and State laws and regulations; preparing revenue and expenditure projections; monitoring budgets; and closing books of accounts, all under the review of the department supervisor. This job reports to the Assigned Administrator.

LOCATION: 313 W. Winton Ave. Hayward, CA 94544

TYPICAL DUTIES: Analyzes Local Education Agencies (LEAs – county office, school districts, charter schools, and/or ROPs, etc.) financials, Local Control Accountability Plans (LCAPS), budgets, interim reports, unaudited actuals, multi-year projections, cash flow and audit reports. Provide fiscal oversight and monitoring activities for the districts and ACOE Board authorized charter schools and AB1200 support to determine compliance with state statutes. Verify LEAs revenues, analyzes financial data, and reconciles entitlements and apportionments to state reports. Reviews and verifies grants and entitlements and compares for reasonableness with LEAs financials, budgets, and multi-year projections. Provide business support, technical assistance and training to LEAs and county office administrators on budget and financial matters. Assist Directors with monitor and review of LEAs budgets, interim reports, unaudited actuals and audit reports for ensuring that ACOE fulfills its responsibility under AB1200/AB2756.

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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience: Four (4) years related experience with increasing responsibility in accounting, auditing or financial analysis, preferably in a school district or county office of education.
Education: Associates degree (A.A.) in accounting or business administration.
Equivalency: Equivalent combination of education and experience.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Monday, July 11th at 11:59 p.m.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: The EdJoin Online Application and materials must be received by the final application filling date. Late EdJoin Online Applications will not be accepted.

THE FOLLOWING APPLICATION MATERIALS ARE DESIRED:
Completed EDJOIN Online Application, Resume, Cover Letter, and response to Supplemental Question

APPLICATION SCREENING & EXAMINATION PROCESS: A review of the candidates’ EdJoin Online Applications to verify possession of minimum qualifications. Those candidates who complete the EdJoin Online Application and who possess the minimum qualifications for the class will move on to the next step in the examination process. Those invited to participate will be notified via email of the date, time, and place of the examinations. We reserve the right to make changes to the announced examination components.

THE PROCESS IS AS FOLLOWS:
1. Application Review……………………………………….…..……..PASS/FAIL

2. Written Examination…………………..……..Weighted 50% (Monday, July 21st, 2025)

3. Technical Oral Interview…………………….Weighted 50% (Friday, July 25th, 2025)

4. Final Oral Interview………………….……………………………………………………..(TBD)

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTION:
Please submit your answer to the supplemental question below in PDF format. Limit answers to no more than 500 words and no smaller than 11pt font. Supplementals must be completed at the time of application submission. You must abstain from all forms of plagiarism, including the reproduction of internet material and the use of artificial intelligence (AI/ChatGPT) to generate answers. All work submitted must be entirely your own. Be advised that any violation of this requirement may result in disqualification from the recruitment process.

Imagine you are starting your first day as a Budget Analyst in District Advisory Services. Your supervisor hands you a set of raw data files in various formats and asks you to compile and organize them into a comprehensive report using Google Sheets. Additionally, you need to analyze the data and create a report summarizing key fiscal findings along with your recommendation for the Chief of District Business and Advisory Services. Please outline the steps you would take to complete this task efficiently and effectively.

Must apply using EDJOIN link below:
https://www.edjoin.org/Home/JobPosting/2104992

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $7,209.98 – $8,762.99 per month

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person