Director of Accounting

Position Type:

Administration/Director

Date Posted:

5/5/2026

Location:

One AISD Center

Date Available:

05/15/2026

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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)

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 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…