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Director of Accounting

Job in Abilene, Taylor County, Texas, 79601, USA
Listing for: Abilene ISD
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-06-02
Job specializations:
  • Finance & Banking
    Business Administration, Financial Manager, CFO
  • Management
    Business Administration, Financial Manager, CFO
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position Type:
Administration/Director

Date Posted:
5/5/2026

Location:
One AISD Center

Date Available:
05/15/2026
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)
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 and/or improvement plans to ensure exemplary business operations.
  • Assist in selecting, training,…
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