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Accountant (CONTRACT)
You are an experienced accounting professional with strong AP and payroll knowledge, ideally with prior school district experience. You’re comfortable stepping into a fast-paced environment with minimal training, working independently while keeping financial operations running smoothly.
This position pays: $30-35/hour depending on experience
What you will be doing:
- Supporting the Business Office and CBO with day-to-day accounting operations
- Processing Accounts Payable in line with the district’s Tuesday/Thursday schedule
- Assisting with payroll preparation and related reporting
- Managing general ledger activity, including debits, credits, and reconciliations
- Handling purchase orders, vendor records, and benefit tracking
- Providing part-time coverage (2 full days per week; Monday & Wednesday preferred)
- Helping with the district’s transition from QSS to CA ERP (Frontline)
- Working independently on campus while collaborating with the small district team as needed
What you bring:
- Strong knowledge of AP, payroll, GL accounting, and reconciliations
- Ability to adapt quickly to new systems and processes (QSS and CA ERP/Frontline)
- Previous experience in a school district or education-related accounting role (highly preferred)
- Self-sufficiency and reliability in a role with minimal training and oversight
- Flexibility to work part-time hours on a consistent schedule
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in a fast-paced environment
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