Accountant​/Asset Manager

Texas City ISD - Accountant / Asset Manager

Description/Notes: Reports to:
Director of Business Services

Status: Exempt

Term: 226 Days

Primary

Purpose:

Perform general accounting work relating to the preparation, administration, and control of the district financial resources. Oversee all banking transactions and investments. Insure and account for all district assets.

• Maintain complete and systematic records of district financial transactions.
• Keep the assistant superintendent of business and operations informed on the business affairs of the district.
• Ensure that accounting systems comply with applicable laws and regulations including Texas Education Agency Financial Accountability System Resource Guide.
• Reconcile records of bank transactions.
• Balance general ledger and subsidiary accounts by reconciling entries.
• Examine general ledger transactions for accuracy; make corrections as needed and inform supervisor of problems.
• Check figures, postings, and documents for correct entry, mathematical accuracy, and proper coding.
• Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents as required, including auditable records and financial statements.
• Assist with the fiscal year financial audit and coordinate preparations of the annual financial report with independent auditors.
• Other duties as assigned by Assistant Superintendent of Business.

• Act as liaison between the depository bank and the district.
• Submit positive pay file and respond to all positive pay exceptions.
• Review banking transactions and account balances daily to prevent fraud and verify proper collateralization.
• Monitor collateral position of all district deposits.
• Review and update depository contracts annually.
• Oversee depository Request for Proposal as needed or required by TEA.
• Initiate bond payments on or before established due dates.
• Research and recommend investment opportunities to the Assistant Superintendent of Business & Operations.

• Coordinate with insurance carrier for property loss claims filed by the district.
• Coordinate with FEMA for reimbursement of any loss not covered by insurance.
• Monitor insurance program budgets and ensure that programs are cost-effective and funds are managed prudently.
• Work with consultant and insurance agencies to provide the most cost-effective protection of all district assets including buildings, improvements, and vehicles.
• Annually procure or renew property insurance.
• Annually procure or renew windstorm insurance.
• Annually procure or renew flood insurance.
• Annually procure or renew student accident insurance.
• Annually procure or renew workers compensation insurance.
• Annually procure or renew unemployment compensation insurance.
• Annually procure or renew automobile insurance.
• Annually procure or renew crime policy.
• Annually procure or renew all insurances utilized by the district.

• Track all assets purchased with a per unit cost in excess of $5,000 using Skyward’s fixed asset module.
• Annually record depreciation on all capital assets.
• Maintain a list of all buildings for insurance purposes.
• Maintain a list of all vehicles for insurance purposes.
• Prepare the capital asset schedule for the financial audit.

• Submit bank reconciliations monthly.
• Prepare Investment Report using Tracker Software monthly.
• Maintain a list of all buildings for insurance purposes.
• Maintain a list of all vehicles for insurance purposes.
• Prepare the capital asset schedule for the financial audit.

• Attend at least 16 hours of job-related training each year.
• Demonstrate awareness of district and community needs and initiate activities to meet those needs.
• Adhere to rules and regulations outlined by the Board of Trustees, in areas of assignment and help execute policies involving these directives.
• Work in harmony with supervisors and co-workers.
• Use professional information discreetly and judiciously.
• Support administrative policies.
• Maintain a sincere, friendly attitude toward staff and patrons to ensure communication.
• Serve on committees, councils, and/or task forces in support of the District’s vision, mission, goals and strategic…