| Location | Santa Cruz, CA |
| Salary | $6,531–$8,266 |
Fiscal Accountant (Bilingual English/Spanish Preferred) at Santa Cruz County Office Of Education
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Application Deadline
9/10/2026 5:00 PM Pacific
Date Posted
8/27/2026
Contact
Ana De Leon-Romero
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$6,531 - $8,266 Monthly
Add l Salary Info
Based on the 2026-2027 Classified Salary Schedule. (Salary range placement depends on relevant education/experience.)
Length of Work Year
40 hours per week/ 12 months per year/ 1 FTE
Employment Type
Full Time
About the Employer
The Santa Cruz County Office of Education is committed to ensuring all students have the educational opportunities they need to thrive. We offer a wide range of services and programs geared at supporting our 10 public school districts and expanding educational opportunities and outcomes for over 37,000 students who call Santa Cruz County home. We envision an impactful educational community where everyone feels they belong and have the resources, relationships, and skills to thrive. Our mission is to create an equitable educational system that fosters growth, opportunities, and well-being for all. We work alongside partners in Santa Cruz County's educational community to build BRIDGES - Belonging, Relationships, Innovation, Data-informed decision-making, Growth mindsets, Excellence, and Sustainability - to equity in education. The Santa Cruz County Office of Education is an equal opportunity employer.
Job Summary
Job Summary
This position will be assigned to the Career and Adult Learning Services Department: Under direction of an assigned administrator, perform a variety of complex record keeping and reporting assignments for the assigned area of responsibility; review, maintain, verify, and submit payrolls and supporting documents to the Business Services Division; maintain, verify, and update end of year program financial reports; compile, prepare, and check statistical accounting reports; and prepare and balance program accounts and records. Assist in the development and monitoring of budgets, budget reporting and budget analysis. Includes maintaining adequate records of transactions and preparing reports. No supervision is exercised. This position will serve in Watsonville and some travel to the Santa Cruz will be required.
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Requirements / Qualifications
Please read the full job description. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Any combination equivalent to experience and training that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills and abilities would be: Education: Equivalent to the completion of a Bachelor s degree with course work in accounting, bookkeeping, or a related field. Experience: Four years of increasingly responsible payroll, accounting and bookkeeping experience which involved maintaining and reviewing financial or statistical reports. Experience in a school district or with a county office of education is highly desirable. License or Certificate: Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California driver's license and appropriate vehicle operation insurance preferred.
Application Procedures: Applicants must submit a completed application and are encouraged to attach a résumé to the application material. Qualified applicants will be invited to a written examination (50%). Those passing the written examination will be invited to an oral examination covering the knowledge and skills required (50%). An eligibility list will be established and the top three ranks of candidates will be interviewed for final consideration and appointment. The eligibility list established will remain in effect for a period of six (6) months unless it no longer exists due to an insufficient number of available candidates. If an applicant needs reasonable accommodation, we must be informed prior to the administration of the test. Applicants will be invited to a bilingual proficiency exam and must pass the Oral section to receive the 2.5% Bilingual Stipend. If selected, fingerprinting is required. You will need to supply our office with a negative (tuberculosis) PPD skin test clearance. The certificate is good for a four-year period. You can have the test done through the Santa Cruz Health Department, Doctors on Duty Clinic or by calling a physician or a clinic of your choice.
Requirements / Qualifications
Please read the full job description. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Any combination equivalent to experience and training that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills and abilities would be: Education: Equivalent to the completion of a Bachelor s degree with course work in accounting, bookkeeping, or a related field. Experience: Four years of increasingly responsible payroll, accounting and bookkeeping experience which involved maintaining and reviewing financial or statistical reports. Experience in a school district or with a county office of education is highly desirable. License or Certificate: Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California driver's license and appropriate vehicle operation insurance preferred.
Application Procedures: Applicants must submit a completed application and are encouraged to attach a résumé to the application material. Qualified applicants will be invited to a written examination (50%). Those passing the written examination will be invited to an oral examination covering the knowledge and skills required (50%). An eligibility list will be established and the top three ranks of candidates will be interviewed for final consideration and appointment. The eligibility list established will remain in effect for a period of six (6) months unless it no longer exists due to an insufficient number of available candidates. If an applicant needs reasonable accommodation, we must be informed prior to the administration of the test. Applicants will be invited to a bilingual proficiency exam and must pass the Oral section to receive the 2.5% Bilingual Stipend. If selected, fingerprinting is required. You will need to supply our office with a negative (tuberculosis) PPD skin test clearance. The certificate is good for a four-year period. You can have the test done through the Santa Cruz Health Department, Doctors on Duty Clinic or by calling a physician or a clinic of your choice.
Comments and Other Information
Benefits: Employees assigned to this schedule are entitled to receive vision, dental and medical coverage for the employee and their dependents. Employees have a choice between various medical plans. Each plan may have an employee premium contribution amount for which the employee can utilize a tax sheltered Section 125 Plan. The COE contribution is prorated based on FTE. Retirement benefits are accrued through the Public Employee Retirement System (CalPERS). CalPERS members are required to pay their portion of the retirement plan. The employee also receives long-term disability insurance and life insurance. For more information please review the Classified Summary of the Benefits Administration Page on the Santa Cruz County Office of Education website or read it on the link to the right under Links Related to this Job. The Santa Cruz County Office of Education provides an Associate Degree stipend of $375, a Bachelor's Degree stipend of $750, a Master s Degree stipend of $1,500, a Doctorate Degree (no Master s) of $1,500 or a Doctorate Degree (with Master s) of an additional $400 per year for eligible employees. Degree stipend is prorated based upon full time equivalent.
Comments and Other Information
Benefits: Employees assigned to this schedule are entitled to receive vision, dental and medical coverage for the employee and their dependents. Employees have a choice between various medical plans. Each plan may have an employee premium contribution amount for which the employee can utilize a tax sheltered Section 125 Plan. The COE contribution is prorated based on FTE. Retirement benefits are accrued through the Public Employee Retirement System (CalPERS). CalPERS members are required to pay their portion of the retirement plan. The employee also receives long-term disability insurance and life insurance. For more information please review the Classified Summary of the Benefits Administration Page on the Santa Cruz County Office of Education website or read it on the link to the right under Links Related to this Job. The Santa Cruz County Office of Education provides an Associate Degree stipend of $375, a Bachelor's Degree stipend of $750, a Master s Degree stipend of $1,500, a Doctorate Degree (no Master s) of $1,500 or a Doctorate Degree (with Master s) of an additional $400 per year for eligible employees. Degree stipend is prorated based upon full time equivalent.
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