Director of Accounting Job Abilene area,Texas USA,Finance & Banking

Primary Purpose

Manages and coordinates the preparation, presentation, adoption and disbursement of the district's multi-million-dollar budget in coordination with Chief Financial Officer; oversees the financial management of the district’s federal and state grant programs; serves as a district investment officer, and oversees accounting operations of the district.

Qualifications Education/Certification

Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field or educational administration
Master’s degree or CPA preferred

TASBO certified (preferred)

TASBO certified (preferred)

Special Knowledge/Skills

Strong organizational, communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills
Knowledge of budgeting, accounting systems, and payroll processing
Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and Governmental Fund Accounting.
Knowledge of salary administration
Knowledge of the entire district’s operations and programs, TEA Financial Accountability Resource Guide, public school law, board policy, insurance and investments
The ability to:

coordinate directors in budget effort
analyze data and make viable recommendations
work under a deadline
read and interpret manuals, various publications, legal data, correspondence and literature; and
use a personal computer along with Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and Power Point, and Google products

Experience

5 years’ experience in school business management or public organization in area of accounting and/or budget

Performance Responsibilities and Duties Fiscal Management

Assist in the preparation of the budget and development of long- and short-range objectives for the business operations of the district.

Ensure that accounting systems comply with applicable laws and regulations including Texas Education Agency Financial Accountability System Resource Guide.

Administer the district’s budget and ensure that operations are cost-effective and funds are managed wisely. Prepare all budget adjustments, additions, and deletions.

Prepare for audits and assist the district’s independent and internal auditors in conducting periodic audits.

Serve as a resource for payroll staff and payroll functions within the Financial Services department, including close coordination of the personnel budget.

Develop and monitor district personnel budget by creating, updating and maintaining salary negotiations.

Adjust personnel budget for ongoing changes including any budget transfers or journal entries.

Supervise all activities related to accounting.

Ensure that all transactions are recorded timely, accurately and in accordance with GAAP, GASB, and TEA guidelines.

Ensure maintenance of the district’s general ledger.

Prepare monthly and annual financial reports timely and accurately.

Ensure reconciliation of the district’s capital assets.

Evaluate accounting procedures, systems, and controls in all district departments and recommend improvements in their design, implementation, and maintenance.

Determine cash available for investment and payment of bills based on daily analysis of cash flow.

Oversee monthly bank reconciliations for all accounts. Review reconciliations of vendor and payroll clearing accounts.

Plan and conduct needs assessments for improvement of district business operations. Ensure that business operations support the district’s goals and objectives and provide leadership to achieve cost-effective practices throughout the district.

Assist with administration of the Financial Services office budget and ensure that programs are cost effective, and funds are managed prudently.

Policy, Reports, and Law

Implement policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and local board policy in area of business operations.

Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required.

Personnel Management

Prepare, review, and revise Accounting/Payroll/Finance department job descriptions in coordination with Human Resources.

Develop training options and/or improvement plans to ensure exemplary business operations.

Assist in selecting, training, evaluating, and supervising staff, and make recommendations relative to assignment, retention, discipline,…