Accountant

White Settlement, TX - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 2 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Title: Accountant

FLSA Status: Exempt

Pay Grade: 101

Work Days: 226

Reports To: Business Office Coordinator

Primary Purpose

To ensure an accurate and efficient accounting of ESC funds through prudent fund accounting and internal monitoring of funds.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Education/Certification

Bachelors Degree with a major in accounting preferred.
TASBO Certification preferred.

Special Knowledge/Skills

Knowledge of governmental accounting and auditing principles established by the Governmental Accounting System Board (GASB).
Knowledge of computerized accounting systems Skyward Qmlativ experience a plus.
Ability to analyze and interpret financial data evaluate accounting problems develop data and recommend improved procedures.
Ability to develop complex accounting reports spreadsheets and databases.
Effective organizational communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to take initiative and solve problems.
Knowledge of general and special revenue funds.

Experience

Two years prior accounting experience; school setting preferred.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

*This job description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities skills efforts or working conditions associated with this job. They are intended to be accurate reflections of those principal job elements essential for making fair hiring and pay decisions.

**This position may be partially or completely funded using grant and/or federal monies and is assigned programs to include activities designed to enhance the effective and coordinated use of funds.

Maintain effective rapport with staff and general public handling any problems or concerns in a prompt and courteous manner.
Classify record and summarize numerical and financial data to compile and maintain financial records according to governmental accounting principles and ESC procedures.
Compute and prepare data for journal entry and budget transfers.
Enter deposits into the accounting software and verify that accurate accounts and amounts are entered
Monitor and maintain accuracy of the general ledger by posting journal entries budget amendments cash receipts wire transfers and other transactions as needed for complete and accurate reflection of the districts financial transactions in the system of record.
Prepare monthly reconciliations of bank accounts and investment accounts with general ledger accounts
Sales Tax reporting/remittance to the State
Assisting in reconciling cash investments and accounts payables accounts.
Perform cost accounting activities and investment bank reconciliation.
Review and verify the accuracy of journal entries accounting methods and procedures.
Assist in month-end and year-end close.
Cross-train with Accounts Receivable Senior Accountant and Grants Administrator.
Responsible for posting PayPal credit card receipts.
Assists with purchasing accounts payable grants and accounts receivable.
Develop and present training material.
Develop and maintain a desk procedures manual for this position.
Comply with policies established by federal and state law State Board of Education rule and local board policy.
Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Duties

None

Equipment/Specialized Software Used

Computers projection devices control panels in meeting rooms printers productivity software software specific to the job assignment network resources internet resources and other hardware and software necessary to perform the functions of the job effectively and efficiently.

Working Conditions (Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors)

Mental: Public relations and people skills are always required work with frequent interruptions and maintain professional composure and confidentiality under stress.

Physical: Occasional prolonged and irregular hours ability to move tables and chairs and load/unload boxes and materials. Prolonged use of a computer. Frequent region and state-wide travel.

Environmental: Open Cubicles/workstations

Evaluation

Annual performance evaluation will be performed in accordance with the adopted policies of the Education Service Center Region 11. Employment in this position is contingent upon performance need and funding.

Benefits at ESC Region 11

$645 monthly contribution for Medical Insurance
Competitive Pay and Growth Opportunities
Retirement Account Matching Program
HSA FSA Dental Vision Life Cancer Insurance Offered
10 Local Sick Paid Days provided Annually (Per School Year)
5 State Personal Paid Leave Days provided Annually (Per School Year)

Job Title: Accountant FLSA Status: ExemptPay Grade: 101 Work Days: 226Reports To: Business Office Coordinator Primary PurposeTo ensure an accurate and efficient accounting of ESC funds through prudent fund accounting and internal monitoring of funds.QualificationsTo perform this job successfully an ...