ACCOUNTING SPECIALIST at Fallbrook Union Elementary School District
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Application Deadline
6/26/2026 4:00 PM Pacific
Date Posted
6/12/2026
Contact
Maria Pulley
760-731-5404
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay dependent on experience
Add''l Salary Info
$30.94/hour - $35.74/hour (4 steps) plus Health and Welfare Benefits
Length of Work Year
12 Months
Employment Type
Full Time
Work Site
Fiscal Services
Work Schedule
Monday - Friday, 5 days/week, 8.0 hours/day, 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Job Description / Essential Elements: Print
ACCOUNTING SPECIALIST Definition The Accounting Specialist is to perform specialized, complex, technical accounting functions and provide training and support to other personnel. The Accounting Specialist serves as a liaison between the Accounting Department and site/other department personnel for the financial accounting system, the student attendance system, and various accounting functions. The Accounting Specialist also performs district wide internal audits of associated student body accounts and student attendance practices. The Accounting Specialist trains lower level accounting and clerical positions and assists with higher level duties as assigned by the Director of Accounting. Responsible to: Director of Accounting Examples of Duties: 1. Provides on-going training and technical support to personnel in specialized areas (e.g. student attendance accounting, computerized financial system, Associated Student Body accounting, etc.) 2. Performs internal audits of schools and departments related to the attendance and student body practices that capture, report and document all processes. Provides assistance to external audits. 3. Processes various fiscal information (e.g. student attendance, budget adjustments, special project allocations, etc.) for the purpose of preparing mandated reports in accordance with the appropriate laws, codes and regulations. 4. Maintains various reports, files and records for the purpose of providing up-to-date reference and audit trail compliance. 5. Informs personnel regarding required documentation and/or procedures for the purpose of conveying information necessary to complete transactions. 6. Prepares cash deposits from school activities for the purpose of making bank deposits. 7. Reconciles account balances (e.g. bank statements, cash receipts, school accounts, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining account balances and complying with related policies, practices and regulations. 8. Performs accounting and financial record-keeping duties to assure sound fiscal management of funds and compliance with applicable provisions of California Education Code and Board Policy. 9. Researches discrepancies of financial. Attendance, and student body information for the purpose of ensuring accuracy and adherence to procedures prior to processing for action. 10. Performs other related duties as assigned. Qualifications Guide Knowledge of: 1. Rules, regulations, policies and procedures related to standard accounting requirements, appropriate laws, codes and regulations. 2. Record-keeping and report preparation techniques including use of spreadsheet and financial application software. 3. Use of standard office equipment including use of computer applications. Ability to: 1. Assist in enforcing attendance and fiscal policies. 2. Interpret, apply, and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures. 3. Perform professional accounting and technical work involved in the preparation and maintenance of District attendance and financial records. 4. Analyze and resolve problems and draw accurate conclusions. 5. Prepare clear and accurate financial statements. 6. Work independently with little direction, meet schedules and time lines by planning and organizing work. 7. Understand and carry out oral and written instructions. Training and Experience Two years of general clerical experience; at least one of which has included the maintenance and recording of student date and spreadsheet applications; equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade; or any combination of training and/or experience that could likely provide the desired knowledge and abilities.
Requirements / Qualifications
Fallbrook Union Elementary School District is a K-8 district. The successful candidate must be able to accomplish the following responsibilities in a friendly, efficient, and professional manner: Provides on-going training and technical support to personnel in specialized areas (e.g. student attendance accounting, computerized financial system, Associated Student Body accounting, etc.) Serves as a liaison between the Accounting Department and site/other department personnel for the financial accounting system, the student attendance system, and various accounting functions. Performs district-wide internal audits of associated student body accounts and student attendance practices. To train lower-level accounting and clerical positions and assist with higher-level duties as assigned by the Assistant Superintendent of Business Services. To do other related work as required
REQUIREMENTS FOR APPLYING: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade; two (2) years of general clerical experience; at least one (1) of which has included the maintenance and recording of student data and spreadsheet applications. REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS (PDF): Letter of Recommendation - 1 (preferably within the last year and from a direct supervisor) Resume APPLICATION DIRECTIONS: This position is open to all qualified candidates. CURRENT FUESD EMPLOYEES: You must also submit an online application, along with all required documents. We do not accept any faxed, emailed, or mailed documents. A completed online application is required in order to be considered for the opening. Failure to fully complete the application may result in disqualification. Please scan and attach all required attachments in PDF format. After submitting a completed application, there is a MANDATORY written test for this classification on June 29, 2026, 9:00 am & 2:00 pm. Tests are administered at the District Office in the Human Resources Department, at 321 Iowa Street, Fallbrook, CA 92028. Please call 760-731-5404 to schedule your exam. YOU WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED IF TESTING IS NOT COMPLETED. It is the policy of this District that employment will be offered to the successful candidate contingent upon satisfactory completion of a pre-employment physical, drug/alcohol screening test, fingerprint clearance with the Department of Justice and FBI, and a current verification of a negative T.B. test or chest x-ray. All applicants will be notified by email regarding their selection status. Please be sure to check your email as to the next step in the recruitment process.
Requirements / Qualifications
Fallbrook Union Elementary School District is a K-8 district. The successful candidate must be able to accomplish the following responsibilities in a friendly, efficient, and professional manner: Provides on-going training and technical support to personnel in specialized areas (e.g. student attendance accounting, computerized financial system, Associated Student Body accounting, etc.) Serves as a liaison between the Accounting Department and site/other department personnel for the financial accounting system, the student attendance system, and various accounting functions. Performs district-wide internal audits of associated student body accounts and student attendance practices. To train lower-level accounting and clerical positions and assist with higher-level duties as assigned by the Assistant Superintendent of Business Services. To do other related work as required
REQUIREMENTS FOR APPLYING: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade; two (2) years of general clerical experience; at least one (1) of which has included the maintenance and recording of student data and spreadsheet applications. REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS (PDF): Letter of Recommendation - 1 (preferably within the last year and from a direct supervisor) Resume APPLICATION DIRECTIONS: This position is open to all qualified candidates. CURRENT FUESD EMPLOYEES: You must also submit an online application, along with all required documents. We do not accept any faxed, emailed, or mailed documents. A completed online application is required in order to be considered for the opening. Failure to fully complete the application may result in disqualification. Please scan and attach all required attachments in PDF format. After submitting a completed application, there is a MANDATORY written test for this classification on June 29, 2026, 9:00 am & 2:00 pm. Tests are administered at the District Office in the Human Resources Department, at 321 Iowa Street, Fallbrook, CA 92028. Please call 760-731-5404 to schedule your exam. YOU WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED IF TESTING IS NOT COMPLETED. It is the policy of this District that employment will be offered to the successful candidate contingent upon satisfactory completion of a pre-employment physical, drug/alcohol screening test, fingerprint clearance with the Department of Justice and FBI, and a current verification of a negative T.B. test or chest x-ray. All applicants will be notified by email regarding their selection status. Please be sure to check your email as to the next step in the recruitment process.
Comments and Other Information
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: It is the fundamental policy of the Fallbrook Union Elementary school District to provide a positive work environment where employees and job applicants are assured of equal access and opportunities and are free from harassment in accordance with law. The Board prohibits district employees from discriminating against or harassing any other district employee or job applicant on the basis of person's actual or perceived race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, or sexual orientation. (BP4030)
Comments and Other Information
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: It is the fundamental policy of the Fallbrook Union Elementary school District to provide a positive work environment where employees and job applicants are assured of equal access and opportunities and are free from harassment in accordance with law. The Board prohibits district employees from discriminating against or harassing any other district employee or job applicant on the basis of person's actual or perceived race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, or sexual orientation. (BP4030)
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