Job Details

Overview

Join to apply for the Financial Analyst I role at Butte County Office of Education.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the development of projected revenues for BCOE and Local Education Agencies (LEAs)
• Assist in the preparation of budgets and interim reports for BCOE programs and LEAs
• Assist in the development of cost containment procedures and processes for BCOE and LEAs
• Prepare reports for BCOE and LEAs
• Assist with field audits and internal control reviews for BCOE and LEAs
• Provide training to BCOE staff
• Assist in monthly cash reconciliations, apportionments, tax and interest transfers, and deposits for BCOE and LEAs
• Assist in year-end closing for BCOE programs and LEAs
• Assist in the review of AB1200 budgets and Local Control Accountability Plans (LCAP)
• Assist with LEA annual audit resolution and audit contract process
• Assist with all questions from BCOE, LEAs, and the public on financial matters
• Reconcile certain BCOE and LEA fiscal records to various outside agency records (e.g., California Department of Education, Butte County government)
• Be prepared to attend a state sub-committee meeting as an alternate
• Assist in the creation of board presentations
• Plan and monitor timelines to meet reporting deadlines and ensure the timely and accurate reporting of data to Federal and State authorities

Qualifications

Knowledge of:

• Cost accounting principles, practices, and procedures
• Financial analysis and research procedures
• Personal computers and standard software

Ability To:

• Read, interpret, understand, and apply accounting standards and procedures, applicable federal and state rules and regulations, and BCOE policies and procedures
• Analyze and interpret financial documents
• Analyze and apply terms and conditions of contracts, grants, and agreements
• Correct and update financial and accounting information systems
• Maintain cooperative working relationships with co-workers and other department staff
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing

Experience And Training:

• Bachelors Degree in Accounting or in Business Administration with an emphasis/option in Accounting or a related degree
• Two (2) years of experience in accounting and budgeting, preferred
• Two (2) years of experience using computer programs

Other:

• To comply with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, all new employees must provide proof of identity and authorization to work in the United States.
• Fingerprinting for conducting a background investigation is required and completed upon offer of employment.

Details

• Work Year: Full time: 7.5 hours per day/Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm/12 months/260 days annually (Prorated upon hire)
• Start Date: As soon as possible after interview
• Salary: Salary Schedule 17, Range 18, $33.66 - $42.96 hourly. Placement is dependent on experience. Annual stipend pay: Masters $750 or Doctorate $1,250 (Stipend prorated upon hire).
• Area of Assignment: Butte County Office of Education/Fiscal Services, Oroville, CA
• Deadline: Please apply by Thursday, September 25, 2025 at 4:00 PM

How to Apply

Online applications only; no paper copies will be accepted. All online applications must be accompanied by the following attachments; incomplete applications will not be accepted.

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Three letters of recommendation required, current letters preferred
• Copy of Bachelor's Degree or transcripts showing proof of Bachelor's Degree

For full Jo Description and to Apply: Online applications only.