Accounting Specialist

Position Type:

Clerical

Date Posted:

12/5/2025

Location:

Celeste Graves Education Service Center

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled

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Job Title:

Accounting Specialist Exemption Status/Test:
Nonexempt

Reports to:

Executive Director of Financial Services Date Revised:
December 2025

Department:
Business Services Pay Grade:
Clerical Pay Grade 7

Primary

Purpose:

Under general supervision, perform bookkeeping and maintain district financial records.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

Preferred college degree or TASBO Certification

Special Knowledge/

Skills:

Knowledge of bookkeeping principles and practices

Ability to use computer and software to develop spreadsheets and do word processing

Proficient in keyboarding, 10-key numerical data entry, and file maintenance

Ability to work with numbers in an accurate and rapid manner to meet established deadlines

Experience:

2 years experience or college coursework in accounting-related subjects

Major

Responsibilities and Duties:

Accounting

1. Maintain complete and systematic records of assigned district financial transactions.

2. Verify and record details of financial transactions in appropriate journals and subsidiary ledgers and transfer subsidiary account summaries to general ledger.

3. Balance general ledger and subsidiary accounts by reconciling entries.

4. Examine general ledger transactions for accuracy; make corrections as needed and inform supervisor of problems.

5. Compute and record cash receipt summaries.

6. Balance bank statements and work with bank officials to resolve discrepancies in account records.

7. Transfer funds between accounts as requested by supervisor

8. Assist with maintaining activity account balances and GASB reporting

9. Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents as required.

Other

10. Maintain confidentiality.

11. Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None.

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; frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching

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

Environment:
May work prolonged or irregular hours

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

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.