Senior Accounting Analyst Location Los Angeles, CA (Westlake area) : Los Angeles Unified School District Senior Accounting Analyst Pay Range: $42.49-$52.14/hr. LAUSD is the second largest school district in the nation with an enrollment of nearly 575,000 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.
About the Job: A Senior Accounting Analyst supervises and participates in the analysis, development, modification, and maintenance of accounting procedures in order to meet complex legal and procedural requirements.
The following are some of the key duties a Senior Accounting Analyst typically performs:
Supervises a small group of professional accounting staff and/or clerical accounting personnel in the analysis and development of accounting procedures, the maintenance of accounting records, and the preparation of reports. Plans and defines work projects, reviews problems, makes decisions or recommendations, and reviews reports. Consults with administrators and staff personnel of other branches and divisions in determining accounting services required, resolving problems, and planning methods of compiling and reporting financial data. Analyzes new legislation, changes in procedures and accounting requirements, new programs, and other matters, and recommends or initiates accounting procedures to maintain consistency with the requirements of the State Accounting Manual. Prepares and supervises preparation of claims, budget expenditures, adjustments, tables of accounts, and various routine and special reports. Assists in the development of procedural requirements in order to facilitate accounting operations and participates in discussions with representatives of governmental agencies. For a complete class description, please visit Entrance Requirements: Education: Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor's degree, including completion of at least 18 semester units or equivalent units in accounting, with courses in advanced accounting, auditing and management, or cost accounting. Additional qualifying experience may substitute two years of the required education on a year-for-year basis, provided that the required 18 semester units or equivalent units in accounting is met and proof of graduation from high school or evidence of equivalent educational proficiency is provided. CPA certificate is preferable.
Experience: Three years of professional-level experience in general accounting, financial reporting and analysis, projections, or financial audit. Experience in the development or conversion of accounting systems and procedures is preferable.
Benefits Package: Insurance: We offer a choice of several medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans for you and your family.
Retirement: Membership in the California Public Employee Retirement System (CalPERS).
Vacation: Two weeks of paid vacation to start. Three weeks after five years of year-round paid service.
Paid Holidays: Full time employees receive 13 paid days off each year.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $46.98 - $57.84 per hour
Benefits:
Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Schedule:
8 hour shift Education:
Bachelor's (Required) Work Location: In person
