ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN I

 

JOB SUMMARY

Under supervision, to perform clerical work of average difficulty in the specialized areas of compiling, checking, and recording financial or statistical records. This is the entry-level class to the Accounting Technician series. Positions in this class are assigned to work locations that attend a volume of financial-clerical related work. Incumbents complete assignments within a framework of established procedures and standards, where work that does not fit a pattern is referred to a higher-level accounting class. An incumbent may be assigned to an accounting function where they have responsibilities for the primary data processing function for the department in addition to other accounting clerical responsibilities; perform essential job duties and responsibilities, and other related work as may be required. 

 

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

 

1. Assemble,  match,  sort,  tabulate,  check,  and  file  numerical  data;  type  documents  such  as  warrants, registers, lists, financial reports, envelopes, and forms; proofread statistical and financial data;

2. Make routine arithmetic calculations such as figuring percentage discounts and sales tax;

3. Verify extensions and tabulations;

4. Audit documents for accuracy, such as checking account codes, prices, and extensions;

5. Post to worksheets and account records;

6. Balance records to control figures;

7. Prepare a variety of correspondence and reports;

8. Insert and extract materials from established files;

9. Operate adding, calculating, bookkeeping, data entry, and other business machines;

10. Enter reports and data into programmable calculators and/or computers;

11. Duplicate, collate, staple, and distribute materials;

12. Complete form letters and compose simple correspondence;

13. May contact County Offices, District personnel, and vendors to obtain or provide routine materials;

14. Gather and compile information and assist in the preparation of reports;

15. May assist or relieve at other desks;

16. Perform other related work as may be required. 

 

 

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

 

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

 

Knowledge of:

 

1. Basic methods and practices of financial record keeping work;

2. Modern office methods, procedures, and operation of standard business office machines, including the use of a computer;

3. General public relations;

4. Basic arithmetic;

5. Correct English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation. 

 

Ability to:

 

1. Perform financial clerical work of average difficulty;

2. Make arithmetic calculations with speed and accuracy;

3. Detect errors by proofreading and auditing work;

4. Learn a variety of methods and procedures;

5. Operate business equipment such as adding, calculating, bookkeeping, and data entry machines quickly and efficiently;

6. Type at a rate to effectively perform the typing duties required of the position;

7. Learn and utilize new and current technologies;

8. Understand and carry out oral and written directions;

9. Communicate clearly, both orally and in writing;

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

 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

 

Education: 

 

Equivalent to graduation from high school, including or supplemented by courses in general bookkeeping and business office machines.

 

Experience: 

 

Two (2) years of experience in financial record keeping work, or similar duties requiring some use of arithmetic and treatment of statistical data. 

 

REQUIRED LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATES

 

None

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

 

The physical requirements indicated below are examples of the physical aspects that this position must perform in carrying out the essential job duties and responsibilities listed above. 

 

Physical Demands:  Sitting (up to continuously); stand, walk, bend, stoop, look up/down (occasionally); push, pull, twist, squat, climb stairs (infrequently); repetitive hand activities within close reach, such as keyboard, mouse, handwriting, files & phone (continuously); lift/carry office supplies up to 10 pounds (occasionally), to 30 pounds (infrequently); use seeing, hearing and speaking. 

 

Working Conditions:  School office and grounds. Exposure to: inside/outside temperature swings, use of office equipment & supplies, proximity to alarms.

 

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Hemet Unified School District (HUSD) will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities for the purpose of enabling the performance of the essential duties and responsibilities of the position. HUSD encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the Human Resources and/or Safety/Risk Management.

 

EMPLOYMENT STATUS

 

Classified Bargaining Unit Position

 

Range 28

12 Month Work Year Calendar.

May 2026          

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Non-Discrimination Policy:

 

The Hemet Unified School District (District) is committed to providing equal opportunity for all individuals in District programs and activities. District programs, activities, and practices shall be free from unlawful discrimination, including discrimination against an individual or group based on race, color, ancestry, nationality, national origin, immigration status, ethnic group identification, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, or genetic information; a perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.

 

For all complaints concerning students, employees, and programs, please contact: 

 

Juan Santos, Director, Title IX, Compliance & Resolution

 

1791 W. Acacia Avenue

 

Hemet, CA 92545

 

(951) 765-5100 ext. 2255

 

For questions concerning Section 504, please contact: 

 

Joshua Workman, Director, Student Support Services

 

1791 W. Acacia Avenue

 

Hemet, CA 92545

 

(951) 765-5100 ext. 3500

 

For questions concerning educational equity, please contact: 

 

Michael Schanze, Coordinator of Child Welfare & Attendance

 

and Educational Equity

 

1791 W. Acacia Avenue

 

Hemet, CA 92545

 

(951) 765-5100 ext. 3700