Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant

JOB STATUS: OPEN POSTING DATE: 06/04/2026 CLOSING DATE: 06/17/2026 04:00 PM POSTING NUMBER: 054035

LOCATION:

Admin Finance Office - 727

POSITION TITLE:

Staff Accountant

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Perform professional accounting work involving compilation, consolidation, analysis and reporting of financial data. Assist with the management of the district's business and accounting affairs to provide the maximum educational services for the financial resources available. Develop and implement business and accounting procedures to ensure compliance with applicable state laws and regulations, TEA requirements and all applicable auditing and accounting.

DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Manage District's Treasury account.

* Account for all state and federal grants.

* Prepare and file quarterly and annual reports for the Medicaid Administrative Claims (MAC) and SHARS programs.

* Classify, record, and summarize numerical and financial data to compile and maintain financial records according to governmental accounting principles and district procedures.

* Compute and prepare data for journal entry and adjustments.

* Prepare income statements, balance sheets, consolidated statements, and other statements and reports.

* Prepare annual cash flow projections.

* Perform cost accounting activities, bank reconciliation, and maintain the general ledger.

* Maintain and update manuals.

* Work with administrators, principals, directors, and staff.

* Prepare timely audit schedules and financial statements according to federal, state, and GASB standards.

* Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required, including auditable records and financial statements.

* Perform other duties as assigned.

* Maintain regular attendance.

EXPERIENCE:

* Demonstrate proficiency in accounting and advanced bookkeeping functions at the level required by the position

* Ability to maintain records, to understand and follow oral and written instructions, to communicate and work with the public and school personnel

* Two (2) years accounting experience

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certification:

* Bachelor's degree

Special Knowledge/

Skills:

* Proficiency in accounting at the accounting level required by the position

* Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, willingness to learn other computer software systems

* Ability and willingness to adapt to an ever-changing work environment

* Ability to speak in public and to conduct training presentations

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

* Tools/Equipment Used:
Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals

* Posture:
Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting

* Motion:
Repetitive hand motions including frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching

* Lifting:
Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)

* Environment:
May work prolonged and irregular hours, occasional district travel

* Mental Demands:
Work with frequent interruptions, maintain emotional control under stress

APPLY TO:

To apply for this position, click "login" above. Additionally, once you've logged into your Win Ocular application, upload your current resume and letter of interest and ensure your application is updated. Current employees must apply using the internal system. Directors have requested no telephone calls, please.

SALARY:

PAY GRADE: AB - 3 - Minimum pro-rated salary - $76,395

DAYS: 226

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