Open Competative

This listing closes on 2/7/2025 at 5:00 PM Pacific Time (US & Canada); in Tijuana.

Assists with managing, organizing, and directing the financial, accounting, and payroll functions; performs and supervises advanced accounting, internal auditing, and financial analysis. Plans, organizes, supervises and participates in the timely preparation of the district payrolls; assures the maintenance and accuracy of comprehensive payroll and benefits records, and performs duties related to these functions.

CURRENT VACANCY: One full-time position (8 hrs./day, 12 mos./yr.) with the Financial Services Department, at the Administration Center. The position includes full district-paid benefits. Health and welfare district contribution is $39,790 annually. Note: A complete list of qualifications, duties, responsibilities, and other details for this classification* can be found on our website at www.gusd.net: https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/gusd/classspecs.
• Pending revision of class description by Personnel Commission.

Plans, organizes and supervises assigned personnel performing technical payroll and benefits work.

Ensures timely, accurate preparation of all payrolls; reviews salary reductions in compliance with tax sheltered annuity plans; computes amounts of payroll to be issued from the revolving cash fund; and processes payroll cash collections.

Coordinates with Education Technology and Information Services Department on salary changes; confers with Human Resources Department to resolve payroll issues or determine future needs.

Coordinates the payroll functions of Human Resource System (HRS) with the County Office of Education; attends District and County meetings and obtains, reviews, and evaluates pertinent information to keep current on payroll transactions and reporting requirements.

Provides technical expertise, solves payroll problems, and responds to questions or concerns from employees regarding interpretation of laws, rules and policies governing payrolls.

Supervises and participates in all general accounting activities involved in the preparation, maintenance, and audit of the financial reports and records of the District.

Establishes and maintains accurate accounting records by examining, reconciling, balancing, and adjusting various financial records, and by identifying and resolving problems and inconsistencies through determination and implementation of appropriate corrective entries.

Coordinates accounting activities with the Educational Technology and Information Services Department, the County Office of Education and other agencies as appropriate to ensure that all transactions are properly recorded and reported.

Provides leadership and works with staff to create a high-performance, service-oriented work environment that supports department and District missions, objectives and service expectations; provides leadership and participates in programs and activities that promote workplace diversity and a positive employee relations environment. Supervises, trains, and evaluates assigned staff.
Minimum Requirements:
-Four years of recent professional experience with automated payroll systems and procedures. Experience must include such activities as financial analysis, data systems analysis, auditing and report preparation.
-Experience must also include at least two years of supervising personnel, preferably in a school district or government agency.
-Graduation from a recognized four-year college or university with a major in accounting, finance, business administration, or closely related field.