Staff Accountant

STAFF ACCOUNTANT at Pajaro Valley Unified School District Print Application Deadline 5/7/2026 12:00 PM Pacific Date Posted 4/23/2026 Contact Mary Lou Masters ... X2648 Number of Openings 1 Salary Pay Range $5,612 - $7,162 Monthly Length of Work Year 8 HOUR/12 MONTHS Employment Type Full Time View Job Description Requirements / Qualifications Pajaro Valley Unified School District accepting applications for Staff Accountant to work in the Finance Department. Please note that the District reserves the right to close this recruitment prior to its closing date. SUMMARY Maintains and produces a complete set of financial records by overseeing and participating in the processing of complex accounting transactions; preparing adjustments to sub-ledgers and ledgers; and by overseeing and performing reconciliation, reporting, and auditing of general ledger financial information, the preparation of accurate and timely financial and statistical reporting within District, and customer- and project-based accounting systems. Prepares, analyzes, and forecasts budgets. Minimum Qualifications (Education and/or Experience): High School Diploma or completion of GED and two (2) years of college-level coursework in accounting and three (3) years of experience in an accounting/auditing capacity. or High School Diploma or completion of GED and five (5) years of experience in responsible accounting. SELECTION PROCEDURE: Individuals interested in employment are asked to describe any training, education, experience, or skills relevant to this position. The process will begin with the competitive screening of qualified applicants. Qualified applicants will be invited to participate in a written, oral, and/or practical examination. Successful candidates will be ranked on an eligibility list according to the examination score. Final selection will then be made in accordance with Merit System rules from the established eligibility list. Fingerprinting and criminal record checks will be done on all prospective employees. Applicants needing special accommodations for testing should submit a request with their application. Resumes are optional. Letters of recommendations are encouraged. Please attach to your application packet. All materials received will be acknowledged and treated confidentially. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS All regular employees who work a minimum of twenty (20) hours per week are entitled to the following fringe benefits (effective on the first of the month following employment). The District offers several options for Medical benefitsSISC Blue Shield, SISC Anthem Blue Cross and Kaiser; three Delta Dental plan options; and Vision Care--Vision Service Plan (VSP) for employee and dependents, Life Insurance, Long Term Disability and sick leave coverage for employee only. Classified employees are required to join the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) and as such contribute up to 8% of their monthly salary to PERS on a pre-tax basis. Requirements / Qualifications Pajaro Valley Unified School District accepting applications for Staff Accountant to work in the Finance Department. Please note that the District reserves the right to close this recruitment prior to its closing date. SUMMARY Maintains and produces a complete set of financial records by overseeing and participating in the processing of complex accounting transactions; preparing adjustments to sub-ledgers and ledgers; and by overseeing and performing reconciliation, reporting, and auditing of general ledger financial information, the preparation of accurate and timely financial and statistical reporting within District, and customer- and project-based accounting systems. Prepares, analyzes, and forecasts budgets. Minimum Qualifications (Education and/or Experience): High School Diploma or completion of GED and two (2) years of college-level coursework in accounting and three (3) years of experience in an accounting/auditing capacity. or High School Diploma or completion of GED and five (5) years of experience in responsible accounting. SELECTION PROCEDURE: Individuals interested in employment are asked to describe any training, education, experience, or skills relevant to this position. The process will begin with the competitive screening of qualified applicants. Qualified applicants will be invited to participate in a written, oral, and/or practical examination. Successful candidates will be ranked on an eligibility list according to the examination score. Final selection will then be made in accordance with Merit System rules from the established eligibility list. Fingerprinting and criminal record checks will be done on all prospective employees. Applicants needing special accommodations for testing should submit a request with their application. Resumes are optional. Letters of recommendations are encouraged. Please attach to your application packet. All materials received will be acknowledged and treated confidentially. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS All regular employees who work a minimum of twenty (20) hours per week are entitled to the following fringe benefits (effective on the first of the month following employment). The District offers several options for Medical benefitsSISC Blue Shield, SISC Anthem Blue Cross and Kaiser; three Delta Dental plan options; and Vision Care--Vision Service Plan (VSP) for employee and dependents, Life Insurance, Long Term Disability and sick leave coverage for employee only. Classified employees are required to join the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) and as such contribute up to 8% of their monthly salary to PERS on a pre-tax basis. Comments and Other Information ADDITIONAL EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION Employment with the Pajaro Valley Unified School District is not complete or official until applicants meet all pre-employment requirements, including Board of Trustee approval. As part of the selection process, all new employees are required to provide the following information: new employees must be fingerprinted (paid by the District); TB test (paid by the employee); social security card; picture identification; and authorization to work (I-9). PAY DAYS: Permanent employees are paid on the last working day of each month. PROBATION AND SALARY POLICY: Classified positions have a one hundred and thirty days (130) probationary period. New employees typically start on the first step. Any probationary or permanent employee will receive an annual step increment July 1st following fiscal year. Additional step increases occur yearly thereafter until the sixth salary step is achieved. Employees who work less than twelve (12) months per year and/or eight (8) hours per day should calculate their pay rate on an hourly basis and/or refer to hourly rates on the Classified Salary schedule. Comments and Other Information ADDITIONAL EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION Employment with the Pajaro Valley Unified School District is not complete or official until applicants meet all pre-employment requirements, including Board of Trustee approval. As part of the selection process, all new employees are required to provide the following information: new employees must be fingerprinted (paid by the District); TB test (paid by the employee); social security card; picture identification; and authorization to work (I-9). PAY DAYS: Permanent employees are paid on the last working day of each month. PROBATION AND SALARY POLICY: Classified positions have a one hundred and thirty days (130) probationary period. New employees typically start on the first step. Any probationary or permanent employee will receive an annual step increment July 1st following fiscal year. Additional step increases occur yearly thereafter until the sixth salary step is achieved. Employees who work less than twelve (12) months per year and/or eight (8) hours per day should calculate their pay rate on an hourly basis and/or refer to hourly rates on the Classified Salary schedule. 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