Accountant, Financial Reporting

Position: Accountant-1
## Accountant-1

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July 9, 2026 (14 days left to apply) job requisition :
R13070## ## All Job Postings will close at 12:01 a.m. CT on the specified Closing Date.
** Weekly Work Hours
** 40
* * Compensation Range
** Staff Range N05 Salary
** Salary Minimum**$54,537.00 Annually
** FLSA
* * United States of America (Exempt)
** Position Type
** Staff## Position Summary Performs a variety of complex accounting tasks which involve preparing or supervising the preparation of financial analysis, budget management, general ledger reconciliations, journal entries, statements, records, documents, and reports.## Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
* Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and procedures affecting the maintenance of accounting records and of automated accounting systems.
* Solid understanding of accounting and financial reporting and practices.
* Knowledge of district policies/procedures and applicable local, state, and federal regulations.
* Ability to implement solutions for improvements that align with the day‐to‐day business needs.
* Able to establish and maintain working relationships with district‐wide network and external constituents to ensure financial records are accurate and deadlines are met.
* Must be detailed oriented with a high degree of accuracy when analyzing and interpreting accounting and financial data; preparing financial reports and statements; and detecting discrepancies in financial and accounting records.
* Ability to prepare financial reports and/or maintain record of assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liability or other financial activities within the district.
* Ability to produce analysis and reports utilizing standard Microsoft spreadsheet and communication software.
* Able to follow process steps as outlined in standard operating procedures.
* Strong analytical and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines.
* Must have strong oral and written communication skills and provide excellent customer service.## ##

Physical Requirements Normal physical job functions performed within a standard office environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to individuals with physical challenges to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.## ##

Minimum Qualifications
* Bachelor’s degree or higher plus three (3) years of accounting experience.  Official transcripts required.
* Current and valid Texas driver’s license required for offsite travel.
* Bilingual or multilingual preferred.
Will be subject to a criminal background check. Some positions may be subject to a fingerprint check.
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Key Responsibilities
* Performs reconciliations and analyses of assigned general ledger accounts and/or location budget allocations.
* Independently researches records and prepares and adjusts appropriate journal entries.
* Audits and reconciles reports and documents for compliance with policies and procedures of the Dallas College and external agencies.
* Review incoming journal entries or other transactions documents for availability of funds, accuracy, completeness and compliance with pertinent district or sponsor regulations.
* Develops and maintains a variety of complex spreadsheets, databases***,
*** and files utilized to provide comprehensive information to management on a timely basis and to provide documentation for accounting transactions.
* May be assigned responsibilities including accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliation and purchasing functions, etc.
* Prepares statements and reports related to assigned area of responsibility.
* Maintains customer confidence and protects operations by keeping financial information confidential.
* Collaborates, builds, and maintains solid working relationship with internal constituents and external agencies or individuals to obtain, provide or explain data and to identify additional informational needs.
* Acts as a resource in interpreting business office procedures as well as district policies/procedures and external rules/regulations.
* May participate in district and/or…