Staff Accountant II-(Accounting/Fixed Assets)
Staff Accountant II-(Accounting/Fixed Assets)
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Job Description
PRIMARY PURPOSE:
Assist with the financial records of the District as established by Board Policy consistent with the statues and standards of regulatory agencies. This includes responsibilities related to student activity funds and ensuring proper stewardship of campus-based financial transactions. Communicate with personnel regarding financial issues; support and compliment District staff to provide equitable learning opportunities for all students.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Certification:
Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or a related business field required.
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Knowledge of fixed asset management processes procedures and depreciation methods.
Skilled in interpreting the application of law and regulations pertaining to acquisition transfer and disposal of fixed assets acquired with local state and federal funds for a large organization.
Knowledge of the Texas Education Financial Accountability System Resource Guide and Generally Accepted Accounting Principals.
Highly skilled to work with detailed financial data evaluate and resolve critical problems
Demonstrate interpersonal organizational and training skills; ability to follow oral and written instruction; ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Computer literacy Microsoft Excel Word and Access software experience preferred
Experience:
Two (2) years of experience in direct ledger accounting or school-based financial management preferred
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
a monthly basis assist in reviewing and/or reconciling general ledger accounts and prepare necessary corrections.
staff in resolving accounting system issues related to procedures and account coding; and work with programmers in resolving interface errors.
review and approve financial transactions. Assist with in the input of data to the general ledger system.
with the preparation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) and resolve issues raised by the external auditors.
and update procedure manuals.
bank reconciliations.
McAllen ISD customer service standards.
other duties assigned by the immediate supervisor (primary evaluator).
Fixed Assets
closely with Facilities Management Operations Department to ensure that all completed construction projects are closed and recorded in the fixed asset records.
detail of fixed asset acquisitions and completed construction to District Insurance and Benefits Department to support the Districts risk management program.
with all campuses and departments to ensure timely receipt identification and recording of fixed assets including donations and retirements. Provide communications to administrators and train designated fixed asset personnel at all District locations.
Activity Fund
as a primary support for campus administrators and staff in managing activity fund transactions in compliance with district and state guidelines.
and guide proper classification and reconciliation of student activity fund expenditures and deposits.
ongoing training on cash management and Activity Fund Procedures.
in the preparation and submission of reports required by the Texas Education Agency Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts Internal Revenue Service and as required by the Director of Accounting.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
None
EQUIPMENT USED:
Standard Office Equipment
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Mental Demands:
Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written); interpret and implement Board Policies laws procedures and data; multiple projects; maintain emotional control under stress
Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Occasional District travel; occasional prolonged and irregular hours
Working Days: 226
Daily Rate pay range:
Minimum: $ 257.93
Maximum: $ 359.87
Note:Starting pay for a new hire in a pay range plan will be determined individually based on each persons job-related experience and salaries paid to peer employees in the same position with similar experience.
Required Experience:
Staff IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
