Job Details

Senior Accounting Coordinator


Campus: District Office

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Salary Schedule: 60

Grade: 31A

Bargaining Unit: CSEA

Months Per Year: 12

Hours Per Week: 37.5

Mandated Reporter: Yes

Campus Security Authority: No

The Senior Accounting Coordinator performs paraprofessional accounting work at the lead level, responsible for the maintenance of full-charge and general ledger accounts and records, preparation of financial reports for special funded programs and other activities within the district, and the monitoring and analysis of accounting activities. Under general supervision, the position sets up and monitors detailed accounting records, provides direction to other accounting staff, and performs a variety of complex accounting functions within the scope of the position. Public contact is extensive, primarily involving College and department staff for the purpose of exchanging technical information concerning the status of various accounts and projects. A moderate to high degree of independent judgment and creativity is required to apply a variety of prescribed guidelines and accounting principles to resolve minor and major problems that arise. Consequences of errors in judgment could be costly in employee time and in money; however, supervisory controls and well-prescribed policies and procedures limit the risk of serious errors. The Senior Accounting Coordinator can lead the work of other staff and student assistants as assigned

Duties and Responsibilities:

The duties below are representative of the duties of the classification and are not intended to cover all of the duties performed by the incumbent(s) of any particular position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the scope of work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to this classification.

1. Exchanges information with department and College staff, outside and governmental agencies, and students regarding a variety of issues related to budget, accounting records and reports, grants, and other categorical funding, research information, reporting deadlines, accounts payable and receivable, general ledger, payroll, year-end closing, and account balancing
2. Confers with staff regarding short- and long-range projects, timelines, formats, and finance department services
3. Provides input into and recommends modifications to department procedures, forms, and workflow
4. Uses a database and a variety of computer software to enter, modify, research, retrieve, and format data for financial, statistical, and other documentation and reports
5. Plans changes to computer data records in connection with other accounting and management staff
6. Audits computer records for accuracy
7. Provides input to auditors
8. Provides technical information to staff on a variety of budget and accounting matters
9. Directs and coordinates the work of accounting, clerical, and other staff on special and regular projects as assigned
10. Composes correspondence, memoranda, procedures, and other written information
11. Sets up and maintains detailed full-charge bookkeeping and accounting records
12. Reviews various accounts to audit their current or overdue status
13. Ensures compliance with policy and procedures
14. Monitors payments due; audits the accounting records of College staff
15. Sets liabilities and receivables; researches, prepares, and submits claims to state, federal, and local agencies
16. Prepares, analyzes, and reviews estimates of revenues, expenditures, fund conditions, budgetary accounts, and transfers
17. Enters monthly journal entries for revenue and expense control
18. Posts to the general ledger from all sources
19. Reconciles bank and cash position to fund balances maintained by outside agencies
20. Analyzes and verifies financial reports, statements, accounts, and records of expenditures and revenues
21. Reconciles, records, and makes deposits to financial institutions and the County Treasury
22. Maintains and reconciles cash balance with financial institutions, District, and county Treasury
23. Performs other related duties as assigned

Employment Standards (acquired through education, training, and/or experience)

Knowledge of:

1. Accounting practices, procedures, and terminology
2. Techniques commonly used in financial and statistical online and manual documentation and record keeping
3. Fund accounting, budgetary and financial analysis, and research procedures

Skill in:

1. Using a database and a variety of computer software to set up, track, maintain, and report on accounting and related financial data
2. Training, leading, and coordinating the work of others
3. Working accurately under deadline pressure
4. Formatting and preparation of financial statements and comprehensive accounting reports
5. Oral and written communication
6. Respectful, tactful, and sensitive interaction with people who are diverse in their academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, neurodivergent, and LGBTQIA+ backgrounds

Ability to:

1. Work effectively as part of a customer service team

Job Requirements:

• Associate degree in accounting or a closely related field OR an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Successful accounting clerical work experience of increasing responsibility that has included financial analysis and reporting, such as full charge bookkeeping
• Skill in the creation and use of complex spreadsheets
• Skill in the use of a database and other computer software for research and report formatting and preparation
• Demonstrated cultural competence, sensitivity to, and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, neurodivergent, and LGBTQIA+ backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff
• Demonstrated skill in effective oral and written communication
• Demonstrated skill in working effectively as part of a customer service team

Additional Information:
Physical/Other Requirements

This classification requires attention to and organization of detailed data; complex data comparison and analysis; drawing conclusions from assimilation of a variety of data; oral and written communication; sitting for long periods; individual to small group communication; manual dexterity; work under deadline pressure; good memory, tact, patience; adaptability and flexibility in order to perform the essential functions.

Benefits: Benefits include paid holidays, vacation and sick leave. The District pays all or a portion of monthly medical plan premiums (depending on the coverage) and pays all of the monthly dental and vision plan premiums for employees and eligible dependents. Additional paid benefits include life insurance, salary continuance insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program. Classified employees participate in the Public Employees' Retirement System, a defined-benefit retirement plan through the State of California. Optional tax-deferred 403(b) and 457 retirement plans are also available.

EEO Statement: San Mateo County Community College District is an Equal Opportunity, Title IX, and Section 504 employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law. We seek to employ individuals who reflect our community's diversity of cultures, languages, and abilities.

Our EEO Plan, grounded in Title 5 regulations, is developed and monitored by an EEO Advisory Committee, reviewed at least every three years, and supported by regular training for all members of selection and screening committees. We collect and analyze recruitment and retention data to measure progress and identify barriers.

Annual Security Report

San Mateo County Community College District's (SMCCCD) 2025 Annual Security Report (ASR), required by the Clery Act, includes statistics for the previous three years (2022-2024) concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in certain off-campus buildings owned or controlled by SMCCCD; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from SMCCCD. The 2025 Annual Security Report also outlines various campus safety and security policies concerning crime reporting, prevention and response to sexual and gender violence, alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, emergency response and evacuation procedures, and other matters. The Annual Security Report also includes important tips to help every community member remain safe and avoid becoming a victim of crime. The 2025 Annual Security Report is now available on the Public Safety website. You can also obtain a copy of this report by contacting the Department of Public Safety at the District Office or any of the three Campuses (650) 738-7000. The report includes information about criminal activity on our campuses, emergency procedures, and resources.


Closes: 08/10/2026

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