School Accounting Assistant I

Open and Promotional, with Promotional Taking Precedence. The established Eligibility List will remain in effect for one year. The District has the right to limit the number of eligibles which can be reasonably used during the existence of the eligibility list. The provisions of this announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract and any provisions contained in this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice. To establish a list for current and future vacancies. Some positions are considered Bilingual (Spanish) Preferred.

Application Process: Applicants who successfully meet the employment standards outlined in the Required Qualifications in the job description and the supplemental questionnaire questions in the application will be invited to participate in the testing process. Tentative Testing Schedule for this Recruitment: Written Testing Date: April 17, 2026 Qualifications Appraisal Interview Date: April 27, 2026

In order to be considered for this position, applicants must provide detailed information on their application to demonstrate how they meet the employment standards (Minimum Qualifications for Education and Experience and Licenses and other Requirements) shown below:

Education and Experience: Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school and one year clerical accounting experience involving financial record-keeping. Licenses and other Requirements Some positions in this classification may require possession of a valid First Aid and CPR Certification issued by an authorized agency within six months of employment.

Examples of Duties

Under the direction of the Principal, perform a variety of clerical accounting duties in support of assigned accounts and functions such as accounts payable and accounts receivable an assigned elementary school site; maintain related financial and statistical records and files; perform various clerical duties in support of assigned functions.

• Perform a variety of clerical accounting duties in support of assigned accounts and functions such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, and purchasing; process and verify various financial forms and documents; assist with balancing assigned accounts as directed.
• Assemble, match, sort, tabulate, track and post a variety of financial and statistical data such as income and expenditures; reconcile statements, ledgers, records, and other financial documents as required; review data for accuracy and completeness.
• Maintain a variety of information, files, and records such as supply orders, inventory, travel requests, accounting support and other records related to income, expenditures and assigned accounts; initiate queries and generate spreadsheets, reports and other documents as assigned; establish and maintain filing systems.
• Process accounts receivable as assigned; receive, code, and verify incoming monies; prepare and process receipts; check money totals against receipts and invoices to assure accuracy; prepare and distribute bank deposits as required.
• Receive, review, process, sort and file forms, purchase orders and invoices as assigned; prepare invoices for payments; assists with processing of documents, forms, mailings, and other materials.
• Distribute materials such as mail, checks, supplies, messages and testing materials.
• Receive, review, and verify a variety of accounting information; input a variety of accounting data into an assigned computer system; maintain automated financial records.
• Communicate with personnel and outside agencies to exchange information and resolve issues or concerns.
• Operate a variety of office equipment including a calculator, copier, fax machine, computer and assigned software.
• Perform various clerical duties in support of assigned functions as required; prepare routine correspondence; duplicate and distribute materials.
• Answer telephone calls and direct calls to appropriate personnel; take and relay messages as appropriate; send and receive emails.
• Receive, greet, and direct visitors; respond to inquiries and provide a variety of general information to personnel, students, parents, and the general public.

Other Duties: Assist in the health office in the absence of health personnel and provide first aid as directed. Administer medication to students in accordance with Physician's instructions and District policy. Attend meetings and in-service trainings as assigned; assist with training parent volunteers and student workers. Perform related duties as assigned.

Typical Qualifications

Education and Experience: Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school and one year clerical accounting experience involving financial record-keeping. Licenses and other Requirements Some positions in this classification may require possession of a valid First Aid and CPR Certification issued by an authorized agency within six months of employment.

• Basic methods, procedures and terminology used in clerical accounting work.
• Basic financial and statistical record-keeping techniques.
• Modern office practices, procedures, and equipment.
• Operation of standard office equipment including a computer and assigned software.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Basic first aid principles and techniques.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.
• Mathematical computations.

Ability to: Perform a variety of clerical accounting duties in support of assigned accounts and functions such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, and purchasing at an assigned Elementary School site. Maintain accurate financial and statistical records. Assemble, organize, and prepare data for records. Verify, balance, and adjust accounts. Process and record accounting transactions accurately. Type and input data at an acceptable rate of speed. Understand and follow oral and written instructions. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing Establish and maintain effective working and cooperative relationships with others. Add, subtract, multiply and divide quickly and accurately

Supplemental Information

1. All sections of the application must be completed. 2. Incomplete applications will be screened out. 3. The section titled "Your Record of Experience" must demonstrate the type and years of experience required for this position. 4. A resume will NOT be accepted in-lieu of a completed application. 5. ALL correspondence will be done by email only. Please add Governmentjobs.com to your safe sender list as some emails go to junk and/or spam folders. 6. Must provide three (3) professional references.

Application and Selection Process All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be invited to participate in the examination process for the position. The examination process may include one or more of the following: written, oral, and performance examination. Candidates must pass all parts of the examination process to be placed on the eligibility list. The final score will determine the candidate's rank on the eligibility list. A candidate in the top three ranks (including tie scores) on the eligibility list may be considered for hire; when there are multiple vacancies in the same job classification, additional ranks will be considered. Open and Promotional examinations are open to applicants inside and outside the Lompoc Unified School District. To qualify for the promotional examination, employees must have permanent status in the Lompoc Unified School District as a classified employee. Promotional Only examinations are open to current Lompoc Unified School District classified employees only. For employees to qualify for the promotional examination, they must have permanent status in the District as a classified employee. Dual Certification examinations are open to all applicants, including current Lompoc Unified School District employees and those from the general public. Dual Certification results are integrated into one eligibility list based on rank. Eligibility lists are generally valid for up to one (1) year. Lists may be exhausted prior to the original expiration date, or they may be extended with the approval of the Personnel Commission. If you require disability accommodation for any step of the application and selection process, please notify the Classified Human Resources office in writing by the final date of this recruitment (or as soon as possible for an open continuous recruitment). The Lompoc Unified School District reserves the right to limit the applicants in the second examination, the Qualifications Appraisal Interview, to a number which can be expected to be used during the life of the eligibility list. Veterans' Preference Points: This recruitment is eligible for veterans' preference points for qualifying veterans upon initial hire. Employment Requirements Employment Verification: In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, the District must verify that all new employees, at the time of hire, have proof of their right to work in the United States. Fingerprinting: State law requires that all employees be fingerprinted. AB 1610 prohibits employment until the Department of Justice completes its obligations regarding the arrest and conviction information. Medical and Physical Requirements: Verification of freedom from tuberculosis will be required. A medical examination may be required of eligible candidates. Anti-Discrimination Statement: The Lompoc Unified School District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, bullying and sexual harassment based on actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, immigration status, marital status, parental status, family status, pregnancy status, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics in all educational programs, school related or school-sponsored activities, school attendance or employment policies which may have an impact or create a hostile environment at school as required by Title IX of the 1972 Education amendments, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disability Act, the