Manager, Financial Accounting
Apply NowCompany: San Diego Unified School District
Location: San Diego, CA 92154
Description:
Salary: $113,246.76 - $144,522.72 Annually
Location : Financial Accounting - 4100 Normal St RM 3244 San Diego CA 92103-2653, CA
Job Type: Classified Management
Job Number: MGMT-25-005
Department: Financial Accounting
Opening Date: 03/31/2025
Closing Date: 4/21/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
Description
This opportunity is open to all interested candidates.
OVERVIEW:
San Diego Unified School District, the second largest district in California and one of the top largest urban school districts in the United States, is looking for leaders who care deeply for students, inspire passion in their coworkers through collaborative leadership, and are committed to the communities in which they serve. The District seeks leaders who are committed to educational equity and work to create access and opportunity for our students furthest from education justice. The District is seeking candidates for Manager, Financial Accounting to support all District school sites and offices.
BASIC FUNCTION:
The Manager, Financial Accounting will plan, organize, control and manage the financial accounting, cafeteria accounting, and charter school accounting functions and assigned staff; relieve the workload of the Controller by performing highly responsible fiscal duties and assigned projects.
DIVERSITY STATEMENT:Because each person is born with inherent worth and dignity, and because equitable access and opportunity are essential to a just, educated society, San Diego Unified employee commitments include being respectful of differences and diverse perspectives, and being accountable for one's actions and the resulting impact.
POSITION SPECIFICS:
The AASD Classified Supervisor Salary Schedule can be found by clicking here.
Examples of Duties
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
An incumbent may perform any combination of the essential functions shown below. This position description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, knowledge, or abilities associated with this classification, but is intended to accurately reflect the principal job elements.
E = Essential Functions
To view the detailed position description for Manager, Financial Accounting,
Minimum Qualifications
MININUM QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
A combination of training, experience, and/or education equivalent to graduation from a recognized four-year college or university with a major in accounting, business administration, finance, or closely related field and five years of full-time, progressively responsible fiscal experience, preferably in a public agency.
LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Valid California driver's license.
Supplemental Information
APPLICATION PROCESS
To be eligible for consideration, interested candidates must submit the following items. Your application will be considered incomplete if you do not include all required information, including completion of the Work Experience and Education Sections of the online application, required attachments, and responses to all supplemental application questions.
For questions regarding this job announcement, including priority consideration, please contact Personnel Analyst Carolyn Gonzalez at cgonzalez12@sandi.net.
Additional Information
The San Diego Unified School District communicates information regarding the hiring process via email. Please be aware that the District is not responsible for messages blocked by your email service. In an effort to allow our emails through your personal spam filter, you can try to add the and to your safe senders list.
San Diego Unified School District is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education. District programs and activities shall be free from discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying by reason of the following actual or perceived characteristics: age, ancestry, color, mental or physical disability, ethnicity, ethnic group identification, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, immigration status, marital or parental status, medical condition, nationality, national origin, actual or perceived sex, sexual orientation, race, religion, or on the basis of a person's association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.
For more information about equity in employment, contact:
Title II Coordinator & Uniform Complaint Compliance OfficerEric Rico (619) 725-7225, erico1@sandi.net
Title IX CoordinatorAnna Ward (619) 725-7225, award2@sandi.net
504 CoordinatorEri Nall (619) 344-6420, enall@sandi.net
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1. Your application MUST include all required attachments, responses to required application questions, and current and previous employment history and education in the Work Experience and Education sections of the online application to evaluate your qualifications for this position. Respond honestly and truthfully to all questions. Over-evaluating your experience or skill level is considered providing false and/or misleading information. Applicants found to have provided false or misleading information of their skills or experience will be disqualified from further employment processing, or if hired, immediately terminated from employment. You must complete the Work Experience, Education, and credentials sections of the online application. It is important to note that a resume must be attached and does NOT substitute for completing the Work Experience and Education sections of the online application. Your application will be considered incomplete if you do not include all relevant details in the the Work Experience and Education sections, attach all required documents, and respond to all required application questions. Providing incomplete responses or answering "See Resume" may automatically disqualify your application from further consideration.Important Note: Review your application and attachments prior to submitting your application. The application system does not provide opportunities for you to make changes after submission. It is recommended attachments are saved and uploaded in PDF format. I acknowledge that I have read and understand the above statement.
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2. Do you currently hold a position that is represented by the San Diego Unified School District Administrators' Association San Diego City Schools (AASD)?
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3. What is your highest level of education completed? Please note: To receive credit for a college degree, trade school or certificate, a photocopy of an official transcript, diploma, or certificate must be attached to your application. Degrees or coursework completed in a country other than the United States will need to be accompanied by a foreign transcript evaluation.Click for more informationIf you have listed a degree above, please state the area of concentration for your degree. If you have multiple degrees, please list all areas of concentration. If you did not list a degree, please answer N/A.
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4. If you have listed a degree above, please state the area of concentration for your degree. If you have multiple degrees, please list all areas of concentration. If you did not list a degree, please answer N/A.Please note: To receive credit for a college degree, a photocopy of an official transcript or diploma must be attached to your application or submitted by the close date. Degrees or coursework completed in a country other than the United States will need to be accompanied by a foreign transcript evaluation. Click for more information
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5. How many years of progressively responsible financial reporting experience do you have?Your related work experience must be clearly shown in the areas of your work history/experience section on your application.
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6. Describe the experience you indicated above regarding your progressively responsible financial reporting experience.Be sure to include the specific duties/tasks you performed, where this experience was obtained, your position title, and how long you performed these duties.The experience listed must be represented in the work history section of your application.Providing incomplete responses or answering "See Resume" or "See Application" will automatically disqualify your application from further consideration. A resume may be attached, but not substituted for completing the work history, education sections, or the supplemental questions of the employment application. If you have no experience, please answer N/A.
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7. Please select the answer that best describes your experience planning, organizing, controlling and managing the financial accounting function of a department or large organization.The experience level selected below must be represented in the work history/experience section of your application.
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8. Describe the experience you indicated above regarding planning, organizing, controlling and managing the financial accounting function of a department or large organization..Be sure to include the specific duties/tasks you performed, where this experience was obtained, your position title, and how long you performed these duties.The experience listed must be represented in the work history section of your application.Providing incomplete responses or answering "See Resume" or "See Application" will automatically disqualify your application from further consideration. A resume may be attached, but not substituted for completing the work history, education sections, or the supplemental questions of the employment application. If you have no experience, please answer N/A.
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9. Please select the answer that best describes your experience managing the operation of financial books of record including the opening, posting, adjusting, and closing of general ledger and subsidiary ledger accounts for funds.The experience level selected below must be represented in the work history section of your application.
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10. Please describe the experience you indicated above regarding managing the operation of financial books of record including the opening, posting, adjusting, and closing of general ledger and subsidiary ledger accounts for funds.Be sure to include the specific duties/tasks you performed, where this experience was obtained, your position title, and how long you performed these duties.The experience listed must be represented in the work history section of your application.Providing incomplete responses or answering "See Resume" or "See Application" may automatically disqualify your application from further consideration. A resume may be attached, but not substituted for completing the work history, education sections, or the supplemental questions of the employment application. If you have no experience, please answer N/A.
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11. Please select the answer that best describes your experience preparing and analyzing complex financial reports and data sets.The experience level selected below must be represented in the work history section of your application.
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12. Please describe the experience you indicated above regarding preparing and analyzing complex financial reports and data sets.Be sure to include the specific duties/tasks you performed, where this experience was obtained, your position title, and how long you performed these duties.The experience listed must be represented in the work history section of your application.Providing incomplete responses or answering "See Resume" or "See Application" may automatically disqualify your application from further consideration. A resume may be attached, but not substituted for completing the work history, education sections, or the supplemental questions of the employment application. If you have no experience, please answer N/A.
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13. Please select the answer that best describes your experience managing the preparation of district income projections used in budget development and other financial planning activities.The experience level selected below must be represented in the work history section of your application.
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14. Please describe the experience you indicated above regarding managing the preparation of district income projections used in budget development and other financial planning activities.Be sure to include the specific duties/tasks you performed, where this experience was obtained, your position title, and how long you performed these duties.The experience listed must be represented in the work history section of your application.Providing incomplete responses or answering "See Resume" or "See Application" may automatically disqualify your application from further consideration. A resume may be attached, but not substituted for completing the work history, education sections, or the supplemental questions of the employment application. If you have no experience, please answer N/A.
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15. Please indicate how many years of full-time paid work experience you have with government and/or school district accounting. Your related work experience must be clearly shown in the areas for work history on your application.
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Location : Financial Accounting - 4100 Normal St RM 3244 San Diego CA 92103-2653, CA
Job Type: Classified Management
Job Number: MGMT-25-005
Department: Financial Accounting
Opening Date: 03/31/2025
Closing Date: 4/21/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
Description
This opportunity is open to all interested candidates.
OVERVIEW:
San Diego Unified School District, the second largest district in California and one of the top largest urban school districts in the United States, is looking for leaders who care deeply for students, inspire passion in their coworkers through collaborative leadership, and are committed to the communities in which they serve. The District seeks leaders who are committed to educational equity and work to create access and opportunity for our students furthest from education justice. The District is seeking candidates for Manager, Financial Accounting to support all District school sites and offices.
BASIC FUNCTION:
The Manager, Financial Accounting will plan, organize, control and manage the financial accounting, cafeteria accounting, and charter school accounting functions and assigned staff; relieve the workload of the Controller by performing highly responsible fiscal duties and assigned projects.
DIVERSITY STATEMENT:Because each person is born with inherent worth and dignity, and because equitable access and opportunity are essential to a just, educated society, San Diego Unified employee commitments include being respectful of differences and diverse perspectives, and being accountable for one's actions and the resulting impact.
POSITION SPECIFICS:
- Working location is based out of the Financial Accounting Department - 4100 Normal Street, Rm. 3244 San Diego, CA 92104
- Scheduled for 12 months / 260 days per year
- Qualifies for District Paid health and wellness benefits for employee and dependents
The AASD Classified Supervisor Salary Schedule can be found by clicking here.
Examples of Duties
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
An incumbent may perform any combination of the essential functions shown below. This position description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, knowledge, or abilities associated with this classification, but is intended to accurately reflect the principal job elements.
E = Essential Functions
- Plan, organize, control and manage the financial accounting, cafeteria accounting, and charter school accounting functions and assigned staff. E
- Manage the operation of the district's financial books of record including the opening, posting, adjusting, and closing of general ledger and subsidiary ledger accounts for all district funds, including Food Services and charter schools. E
- Prepare or direct the preparation of complex financial, statistical, and analytical reports and statements to support the district's financial activities. E
- Interpret district accounting and financial policies and methods for the district's management team. E
- Manage the preparation of district income projections used in budget development and other financial planning activities. E
- Review, analyze, and report on financial implications of all legislation pertaining to areas of assigned responsibility. E
- Manage the district's cash management process and invest surplus funds in the public market or borrows funds from the private sector or County Treasurer when required. E
- Manage the district's accounts receivable function including the preparation of claims, invoicing, and collection of revenues due the district. E
- Manage the district's various retiree medical benefits accounts. E
- In cooperation with the Budgets Development Director, manage financial control over all externally funded projects and other programs for which the district receives separate funding. E
- Assist contract auditors in the performance of fiscal and compliance audits. E
- Maintain contacts and confer with financial and legal consultants, investment rating services, and investment groups in matters related to the sale of tax and revenue anticipation notes and act as district representative as required. E
- Prepare or direct the preparation of complex and detailed cash forecasts. E
- Manage the calculation and reporting of the district's appropriations limit (Gann Limit) and revenues subject to the appropriations limit. E
- Manage the maintenance of specialized accounting systems for calculating the district's sales and use tax liability and the filing of related tax returns. E
- Manage the Federal Impact Aid Survey function of the district. E
- Perform complex research and analysis and recommend and implement new district policies and procedures resulting from new legislation and new programs. E
- Coordinate activities with those of other accounting sections and interdepartmental units. E
- Evaluate, recommend, install and implement new system applications as required to improve efficiency and productivity of unit. E
- Analyze the impact of financial accounting functions on district-wide financial systems. E
- Provide technical expertise, information and assistance to the Controller regarding assigned functions; assist in the formulation and development of policies, procedures, and programs. E
- Conduct in-service training programs to provide financial accounting information to school sites and central office locations and attend various seminars and workshops to keep current with changing laws. E
- Communicate with state and county officials and district staff at all levels and with statewide school business organizations regarding accounting, financing, and financial reporting requirements and the development of new or revised reporting systems; attend meetings on behalf of management staff as requested. E
- Assist in the development of the budget for the Financial Accounting Department; control and authorize expenditures in accordance with established limitations. E
- Select, train, supervise, and evaluate the work of assigned staff. E
- Perform related duties as assigned.
To view the detailed position description for Manager, Financial Accounting,
Minimum Qualifications
MININUM QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
A combination of training, experience, and/or education equivalent to graduation from a recognized four-year college or university with a major in accounting, business administration, finance, or closely related field and five years of full-time, progressively responsible fiscal experience, preferably in a public agency.
LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Valid California driver's license.
Supplemental Information
APPLICATION PROCESS
To be eligible for consideration, interested candidates must submit the following items. Your application will be considered incomplete if you do not include all required information, including completion of the Work Experience and Education Sections of the online application, required attachments, and responses to all supplemental application questions.
- Online employment application
- A completed online employment application must be submitted/received electronically by the closing date. This application MUST include all required attachments, current and previous employment history and education to evaluate your qualifications, and all other requirements identified in the recruitment and supplemental questions. It is important to note that a resume does not substitute for completing the Work Experience and Education sections. Your application will be considered incomplete if you do not include all relevant details and attachments.
- Paper applications are not accepted.
- Answer all supplemental questions
- The supplemental questions should be answered thoroughly, clearly, and concisely as the responses provided (along with the entire application package) will be carefully reviewed to determine which candidates will move forward in the recruitment process.
- Attach required documents (PDF format recommended)
- Letter of Introduction
- Resume
- Resume must reflect current and past work and accomplishments.
- A resume is to be attached, but does NOT substitute for completing work history, education sections, or the supplemental questions of the employment application.
- Letters of Recommendation / Professional References. Must attach at least one (1) recent Letter of Recommendation, dated within one year; may attach up to two (2) additional letters, but not more than three (3).
- Additional documents (optional)
- Additional documents, if any, must be attached to the online employment application.
For questions regarding this job announcement, including priority consideration, please contact Personnel Analyst Carolyn Gonzalez at cgonzalez12@sandi.net.
Additional Information
The San Diego Unified School District communicates information regarding the hiring process via email. Please be aware that the District is not responsible for messages blocked by your email service. In an effort to allow our emails through your personal spam filter, you can try to add the and to your safe senders list.
San Diego Unified School District is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education. District programs and activities shall be free from discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying by reason of the following actual or perceived characteristics: age, ancestry, color, mental or physical disability, ethnicity, ethnic group identification, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, immigration status, marital or parental status, medical condition, nationality, national origin, actual or perceived sex, sexual orientation, race, religion, or on the basis of a person's association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.
For more information about equity in employment, contact:
Title II Coordinator & Uniform Complaint Compliance OfficerEric Rico (619) 725-7225, erico1@sandi.net
Title IX CoordinatorAnna Ward (619) 725-7225, award2@sandi.net
504 CoordinatorEri Nall (619) 344-6420, enall@sandi.net
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1. Your application MUST include all required attachments, responses to required application questions, and current and previous employment history and education in the Work Experience and Education sections of the online application to evaluate your qualifications for this position. Respond honestly and truthfully to all questions. Over-evaluating your experience or skill level is considered providing false and/or misleading information. Applicants found to have provided false or misleading information of their skills or experience will be disqualified from further employment processing, or if hired, immediately terminated from employment. You must complete the Work Experience, Education, and credentials sections of the online application. It is important to note that a resume must be attached and does NOT substitute for completing the Work Experience and Education sections of the online application. Your application will be considered incomplete if you do not include all relevant details in the the Work Experience and Education sections, attach all required documents, and respond to all required application questions. Providing incomplete responses or answering "See Resume" may automatically disqualify your application from further consideration.Important Note: Review your application and attachments prior to submitting your application. The application system does not provide opportunities for you to make changes after submission. It is recommended attachments are saved and uploaded in PDF format. I acknowledge that I have read and understand the above statement.
- Yes
- No
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2. Do you currently hold a position that is represented by the San Diego Unified School District Administrators' Association San Diego City Schools (AASD)?
- Yes
- No
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3. What is your highest level of education completed? Please note: To receive credit for a college degree, trade school or certificate, a photocopy of an official transcript, diploma, or certificate must be attached to your application. Degrees or coursework completed in a country other than the United States will need to be accompanied by a foreign transcript evaluation.Click for more informationIf you have listed a degree above, please state the area of concentration for your degree. If you have multiple degrees, please list all areas of concentration. If you did not list a degree, please answer N/A.
- High School Diploma or G.E.D. Equivalent
- Some College Coursework
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
- Doctorate
- None of the Above
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4. If you have listed a degree above, please state the area of concentration for your degree. If you have multiple degrees, please list all areas of concentration. If you did not list a degree, please answer N/A.Please note: To receive credit for a college degree, a photocopy of an official transcript or diploma must be attached to your application or submitted by the close date. Degrees or coursework completed in a country other than the United States will need to be accompanied by a foreign transcript evaluation. Click for more information
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5. How many years of progressively responsible financial reporting experience do you have?Your related work experience must be clearly shown in the areas of your work history/experience section on your application.
- I do not have any related work experience.
- I have been trained in this area but have no related work experience.
- I have more than 1 year but less than 2 years of related work experience.
- I have more than 2 years but less than 4 years of related work experience.
- I have more than 4 years but less than 6 years of related work experience.
- I have more than 6 years but less than 8 years of related work experience.
- I have more than 8 years but less than 10 years of related work experience.
- I have more than 10 years but less than 12 years of related work experience.
- I have more than 12 years of related work experience.
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6. Describe the experience you indicated above regarding your progressively responsible financial reporting experience.Be sure to include the specific duties/tasks you performed, where this experience was obtained, your position title, and how long you performed these duties.The experience listed must be represented in the work history section of your application.Providing incomplete responses or answering "See Resume" or "See Application" will automatically disqualify your application from further consideration. A resume may be attached, but not substituted for completing the work history, education sections, or the supplemental questions of the employment application. If you have no experience, please answer N/A.
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7. Please select the answer that best describes your experience planning, organizing, controlling and managing the financial accounting function of a department or large organization.The experience level selected below must be represented in the work history/experience section of your application.
- I have no background or training in this activity.
- I have been trained in this activity but have not performed it.
- I have done this independently, but only occasionally.
- I have done this as a regular part of my job duties.
- I have done this extensively and at a high level of complexity.
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8. Describe the experience you indicated above regarding planning, organizing, controlling and managing the financial accounting function of a department or large organization..Be sure to include the specific duties/tasks you performed, where this experience was obtained, your position title, and how long you performed these duties.The experience listed must be represented in the work history section of your application.Providing incomplete responses or answering "See Resume" or "See Application" will automatically disqualify your application from further consideration. A resume may be attached, but not substituted for completing the work history, education sections, or the supplemental questions of the employment application. If you have no experience, please answer N/A.
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9. Please select the answer that best describes your experience managing the operation of financial books of record including the opening, posting, adjusting, and closing of general ledger and subsidiary ledger accounts for funds.The experience level selected below must be represented in the work history section of your application.
- I have no background or training in this activity.
- I have been trained in this activity but have not performed it.
- I have done this independently, but only occasionally.
- I have done this as a regular part of my job duties.
- I have done this extensively and at a high level of complexity.
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10. Please describe the experience you indicated above regarding managing the operation of financial books of record including the opening, posting, adjusting, and closing of general ledger and subsidiary ledger accounts for funds.Be sure to include the specific duties/tasks you performed, where this experience was obtained, your position title, and how long you performed these duties.The experience listed must be represented in the work history section of your application.Providing incomplete responses or answering "See Resume" or "See Application" may automatically disqualify your application from further consideration. A resume may be attached, but not substituted for completing the work history, education sections, or the supplemental questions of the employment application. If you have no experience, please answer N/A.
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11. Please select the answer that best describes your experience preparing and analyzing complex financial reports and data sets.The experience level selected below must be represented in the work history section of your application.
- I have no background or training in this activity.
- I have been trained in this activity but have not performed it.
- I have done this independently, but only occasionally.
- I have done this as a regular part of my job duties.
- I have done this extensively and at a high level of complexity.
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12. Please describe the experience you indicated above regarding preparing and analyzing complex financial reports and data sets.Be sure to include the specific duties/tasks you performed, where this experience was obtained, your position title, and how long you performed these duties.The experience listed must be represented in the work history section of your application.Providing incomplete responses or answering "See Resume" or "See Application" may automatically disqualify your application from further consideration. A resume may be attached, but not substituted for completing the work history, education sections, or the supplemental questions of the employment application. If you have no experience, please answer N/A.
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13. Please select the answer that best describes your experience managing the preparation of district income projections used in budget development and other financial planning activities.The experience level selected below must be represented in the work history section of your application.
- I have no background or training in this activity.
- I have been trained in this activity but have not performed it.
- I have done this independently, but only occasionally.
- I have done this as a regular part of my job duties.
- I have done this extensively and at a high level of complexity.
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14. Please describe the experience you indicated above regarding managing the preparation of district income projections used in budget development and other financial planning activities.Be sure to include the specific duties/tasks you performed, where this experience was obtained, your position title, and how long you performed these duties.The experience listed must be represented in the work history section of your application.Providing incomplete responses or answering "See Resume" or "See Application" may automatically disqualify your application from further consideration. A resume may be attached, but not substituted for completing the work history, education sections, or the supplemental questions of the employment application. If you have no experience, please answer N/A.
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15. Please indicate how many years of full-time paid work experience you have with government and/or school district accounting. Your related work experience must be clearly shown in the areas for work history on your application.
- I do not have any related work experience.
- I have been trained in this area but have no related work experience.
- I have less than 1 year of related work experience.
- I have more than 1 year but less 3 than years of related work experience.
- I have more than 3 years but less than 5 years of related work experience.
- I have more than 5 years but less than 7 years of related work experience.
- I have more than 7 years but less than 9 years of related work experience.
- I have more than 9 years of related work experience.
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