Senior Account Technician

Job Summary

Required Qualifications

• •Associate degree in accounting, business administration, finance, public administration, or a related field
• •two years of training or experience in reviewing fiscal data, statistical records, bookkeeping, accounting, or a closely related area
• •equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• •Knowledge of financial recordkeeping, bookkeeping, statistical reporting, account reconciliation, and report preparation practices
• •Experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, purchasing, inventory, procurement documentation, or school nutrition accounting
• •Proficiency with Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, cloud-based platforms, menu planning or inventory software, and other division or department software systems
• •Ability to operate standard office equipment, including a computer, copier/scanner, phone system, and 10-key calculator
• •Working knowledge of USDA Child Nutrition Program regulations, fiscal accountability, procurement procedures, and compliance requirements
• •Ability to plan, organize, prioritize, and complete work accurately while meeting recurring deadlines
• •Ability to interpret and follow oral and written instructions, division procedures, accounting guidance, and applicable program requirements
• •Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, maintain confidentiality, and collaborate effectively in a team setting
• •Strong organizational, time-management, problem-solving, and follow-through skills with careful attention to detail
• •Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with school-based staff, department staff, vendors, auditors, division personnel, and external partners
• •Ability to explain accounting, purchasing, inventory, and documentation procedures to employees, vendors, and other stakeholders
• •Ability to prepare and present fiscal or procedural information to small and large groups, including department staff, managers, and other stakeholders
• •Demonstrates professionalism, empathy, discretion, and effective communication in all interactions
• •sufficient manual dexterity and fine motor skills to operate standard office equipment, keyboards, handheld devices, and calculators, and to perform repetitive motions
• •regular reaching, stooping, bending, crouching, and filing or retrieving documents
• •frequently lift or carry items up to 10 pounds
• •infrequently lift, push, pull, or move items up to 25 pounds
• •operation of a motor vehicle
• •adherence to applicable school, kitchen, food safety, or visitor procedures
• •use of a hairnet, single-use gloves, or other required protective items when entering food preparation or service areas
• •current resume
• •transcript
• •license if applicable
• •Three references names and contact information
• •background investigation
• •fingerprinting
• •tuberculosis screening

Desired Qualifications

• •Associate degree in accounting, business administration, finance, public administration, or a related field preferred
• •two years of training or experience in reviewing fiscal data, statistical records, bookkeeping, accounting, or a closely related area
• •equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• •Experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, purchasing, inventory, procurement documentation, or school nutrition accounting preferred
• •Proficiency with Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, cloud-based platforms, menu planning or inventory software, and other division or department software systems
• •Ability to operate standard office equipment, including a computer, copier/scanner, phone system, and 10-key calculator
• •Bilingual/fluency in Spanish preferred
• •Working knowledge of USDA Child Nutrition Program regulations, fiscal accountability, procurement procedures, and compliance requirements preferred