Job Details

Account Clerk, Senior

Position Number: 6704926
Location: San Diego, CA
Position Type: Business - Accounting

Account Clerk, Senior

Closing Date: 12/5/2025
Location: San Diego Mesa College

Pay Information:

Range 19 ($5,474.31 - $6,069.47) per month based on the current Classified salary schedule. New employees will begin on Step I ($5,474.31). Step placement is non-negotiable. Promoted or transferred employees will be placed as specified in the CBA. This position is FLSA Non-exempt (may accrue overtime). Excellent Benefits are provided to all Contract employees with assignments greater than, or equal to, 50% (0.50 FTE) and all eligible dependents. A temporary probationary period will apply to the employee entering this assignment. The SDCCD Employment Web Page provides a link to employee collective bargaining agreements/handbooks, salary schedules and more information about terms and conditions of employment to include salary and benefits.

Position Equivalent FTE:

1.0 FTE

No. Months: 12 Months Position Number: 010503
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt (accrues overtime)
Position Type: Classified
Bargaining Unit: AFT - Classified Professionals
Range: 19
Department: School of Health Sciences/Public Service

The Position:

From San Diego Mesa College President Ashanti Hands:

San Diego Mesa College seeks energetic and dedicated candidates to apply for classified positions. The College is committed to academic excellence and diversity, equity and inclusion among its faculty, staff, and students. As the "Leading College of Equity & Excellence", we take responsibility for equitable outcomes and work together to create successful pathways for all of our students.

As the largest college in the San Diego Community College District, the institution enjoys a solid financial standing, state of the art facilities, and a world-class faculty and staff. For 59 years, Mesa College has been on the leading edge, from offering a Community College Bachelors Degree, to the number of students transferred and graduating with an Associate Degree.

We are adding new staff, faculty and administrators who, alongside our stellar colleagues, will lead us into the future. Candidates who believe that they can demonstrate a commitment to equity and excellence by creating the conditions that matter for our students to succeed are encouraged to apply.

Applications are currently being accepted for Senior Account Clerk in the School of Health Science and Public Service, located at San Diego Mesa College. Hours are Monday through Friday; 40 hours per week. Selected candidate must be willing to adjust work days/hours based on the departments needs.

Please note that an employee may be transferred to any site at the option of theChancellor.

Classification Description:

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Desired Qualifications:

Desired Qualifications

Industry Certifications
Degree in business or another relevant subject
Two years of work experience in a fast-paced office environment

Major Responsibilities

Serve as a Senior Account Clerk to the Dean of Health Sciences and Public Service providing clerical and technical support to the federal Perkins Grant that is received by the college annually.
Monitor and audit expenditures and reconciliations as they relate to the Perkins grant, fiduciary and program budgets.
Maintain official record-keeping for all Perkins expenditures, time reporting, and cost allocations.
Works cross functionally to prepare, monitor, and reconcile grant budgets; generates detailed financial reports for program managers and deans; and supports mid-year and year-end closeout processes, including encumbrance reviews and budget adjustments.
Support industry advisory committees including arranging, updating and scheduling committee meetings and other conferences.
Record and transcribe minutes of meeting and other information.
Establish and maintain complex, interrelated filing systems.
Review and proof documents, records, and forms for accuracy and completeness.
Ability to create spreadsheets, and budgets and to prepare a variety of correspondence, agendas, memoranda, reports and other materials.
Manage routine office tasks, such as Deans staff calendars, room reservations, requisitions for supplies and travel, budget, payment, and process facilities/IT/phone work orders.
Create and manage requisitions and travel authorizations.
Perform related duties as assigned.

Foreign Degree:

Applicants with foreign degrees from colleges or universities outside of the United States must have their coursework evaluated by a professional association that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Academic Credentials Evaluation Institute, INC.(ACEI). A copy of the evaluation must be submitted with your online application.

Commitment to Diversity:

All applicants must have demonstrated cultural competency and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty and classified professionals.

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Special Instructions to Applicants:

To ensure consistency, fairness, and alignment with our commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA), please submit only the materials specifically requested in this posting (e.g., no personal photos, articles, etc.). Be sure to upload the required documents using the respective document name labels. Uploading extraneous materials, unless explicitly requested, may result in your application not being reviewed. Only complete application packets will be forwarded to the committee.

Application materials sent via mail, fax, or email will not be accepted. All correspondence, including interview invitations, will be communicated via email.

We are dedicated to maintaining the confidentiality of all inquiries, nominations, and applications in the strictest confidence, and we encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Complete online application;
Rsum; AND,
Three (3) professional references as listed within the application.

Tentative Timeline (Subject to Amendments):

Conditions of Employment:

SELECTED CANDIDATE IS REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING PRIOR TO EMPLOYMENT:

Submit "official" college transcripts as stated on application (even if a degree is not a requirement for this position);
Provide a Certificate of Tuberculosis Exam for initial appointment (Note: The certificate must be renewed every 4 years as a condition of continuing employment);
Have fingerprints taken by a Live Scan computer at the Districts expense (Clearance must be received prior to first day of employment);
Present original documents for proof of eligibility to work in the United States as required by the I9 Employment Eligibility Verification form; AND,
Attend a new hire processing appointment in People, Culture, and Technology Services located at the District Administrative Offices

EMPLOYMENT AFTER RETIREMENT
If you accept a contract (permanent) position with SDCCD and are a retired annuitant with CalPERS or CalSTRS, you must reinstate from your retirement system. Please reference the CalPERS or CalSTRS website for further information.

Additional Information:

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
SDCCD provides a comprehensive fringe benefit package for its full-time classified employees. The District contributes toward the cost of the premium (including dependent coverage) for the medical insurance plan options. Additional benefits include dental, vision, sick leave, vacation and opportunities for professional development. Contract employees become members of the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) upon appointment.

* Medical, dental, and vision plans are 100% employer paid for you and all dependents
* $50,000 group term life insurance
* 12 vacation days, 12 sick days, 16 holidays, and winter recess paid time off
* Tuition reimbursement
* Educational incentive program (for salary advancement)
* CalPERS employer contribution rate of 27.05%

Posting Number: CL01844

To apply, visit: https://www.sdccdjobs.com

All applicants must have demonstrated cultural competency and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students and staff.