Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant

MIDLAND INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT Financial Services - Midland, Texas Open in Google Maps

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Job : 5905880

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 27, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

POSITION: Staff Accountant

Exempt Status: Exempt

No. of Days: According to district approved calendar

Department: Financial Services Reports To Controller

Education:
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or comparable work experience

Experience:
• One to three years of experience

POSITION FUNCTION/

PURPOSE:

Maintain accounting records of the school district in accordance with state and federal regulatory requirements and in accordance with district policy and procedures

1. Ensure that accounting operations are supportive of the instructional goals and objectives of the district.

2. Ensure that the district is in compliance with regulations established by the Texas Education Agency’s “Financial Accounting Standards Resource Guide” and generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).

3. Reconcile bank accounts of the district and correct any errors.

4. Prepare journal entries and assist in the maintenance of the general ledger system.

5. Prepare information returns of the district as required by the IRS. Gather information required to prepare and submit 1099’s.

6. Review payment history and analysis for any vendor of the district.

7. Assist Departments and Campuses regarding finance related questions and properly delegate questions to specialized departments.

8. Organize, monitor and record returned checks to all district accounts.

9. Reconcile prepaid postage account

10. Reconcile arbiter pay or any other ACH or Wire payments

11. Compile, maintain and file all physical and computerized reports, records and other documents including auditable information relating to this office.

12. Maintain accurate records to assist with unclaimed property report yearly.

13. Maintain fixed asset records up to date and ready to be audited at year end.

14. Perform unclaimed property records and filing before the deadline.

15. Assist and train employees engaged in finance related activities when requested.

16. Collect data for completion of federal, state and local documents as well as assist in public information requests.

17. Perform other duties as assigned.

1. Technical knowledge of budgeting and governmental accounting

2. Basic knowledge of IRS reporting requirements

3. Working knowledge of data processing systems and financial applications

4. Ability to work with a diverse population in a heavy volume work environment

5. Good communications skills

1. Emotional – Maintain emotional control under stress

2. Physical – Moderate carrying and lifting. Standing, sitting, walking, use of fingers, eyes and ears

3. Environment – Inside normal office environment

1. TELEPHONE

2. COMPUTER AND PRINTER

3. CALCULATOR

4. COPY MACHINE

The environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. must be able to maintain emotional control under stress. occasionally required to travel to facilities within the district. may be required to work after school and weekends.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive description of all work requirements and responsibilities. Additionally, the minimum level of education noted as a requirement could be supplemented by commensurate experience and/or certification(s) as determined by the hiring manager.

Revision Date: 11/01/2023 All MISD employees are expected to maintain an extreme degree of confidentiality by following the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) for student information and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) for employee and student…