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Education Service Center, Region 2

ACCOUNTANT

Education Service Center, Region 2, Corpus Christi, Texas, United States, 78417

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Job Title Accountant

Reports to Chief Financial Officer

Primary Purpose Performs advanced accounting work relating to the preparation, administration, and control of the district's financial resources.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree in accounting

Knowledge of governmental accounting and auditing principles established by the Governmental Accounting System Board (GASB)

Ability to analyze and interpret financial data

Ability to analyze and evaluate accounting problems, develop data, and recommend improved procedures

Knowledge of computerized accounting systems

Ability to use personal computer and software to develop complex accounting reports, spreadsheets, and databases

Ability to work with numbers in an accurate and rapid manner

Effective organizational, communication and interpersonal skills

Experience Two years of accounting experience at a high level of responsibility

Major Responsibilities And Duties

Classify, record, and summarize numerical and financial data to compile and maintain financial records according to governmental accounting principles and district procedures.

Compute and prepare data for journal entry and budget transfers.

Prepare annual district budget including communicating with department heads, coordinating loading of data, and keying of budget data.

Prepare and calculate budget amendments as necessary.

Monitor and reconcile expenditures with budget availability.

Prepare timely audit schedules and financial statements according to federal, state, and GASB standards.

Set up and maintain account controls, logs, and files.

Perform cost accounting activities, bank reconciliation, or accounting for grant expenditures.

Review and verify accuracy of journal entries, accounting methods, and procedures.

Work with administrators, principals, directors, and staff regarding budget and accounting issues.

Additional Responsibilities

Prepare periodic budget report for board of trustees.

Record, store, and analyze information using accounting software.

Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required, including auditable records and financial statements.

Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

Salary From $66,013.00 to $91,065.00 per year

Location Corpus Christi, TX

Contact OLGA MENDEZ, Chief Financial Officer, 361.806.5900

Seniority Level Mid-Senior level

Employment Type Full-time

Job Function Accounting/Auditing and Finance

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