Business Services Coordinator

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Bachelor’s degree with a major in accounting or business/finance-related field;
2. Minimum of five (5) years of successful experience in a business office environment with preference given for school district accounting experience;
3. Certified Public Accountant preferred;
4. Ability to analyze and evaluate accounting problems, develop data, and recommend improved procedures;
5. Must be able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment, work independently and be a customer service oriented self-starter;
6. Ability to use personal computer and software to develop spreadsheets, perform data analysis and develop and prepare reports;
7. Possess strong communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Probationary/Term Contract: 250 days

SALARY:

Salary Range (based on experience) as set by the Board of Trustees for the school year 2024-2025

$68,473 Minimum

Pay grade: BA-4

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Masters content and process knowledge relevant to campuses and departments regarding the chart of accounts, general accounting, accounts payable, procurement, product receiving, activity funds, accounting software, and other finance and accounting content areas. Masters this content and process knowledge through diligent study of the District's regulations and local policies, Texas Education Agency Financial Accountability System Resource Guide (FASRG), and attendance at TASBO courses and workshops.
2. Supports the financial software and district's activity fund accounting and online payment software provider (School Cash). Monitors campus reconciliations for timely and correct completion each month and instructs the campuses on how to correct the reconciliation and ledger as required.
3. Provides financial assistance so end-users understand their budget and can maintain their General Fund and Activity Fund budgets.
4. Promptly responds to calls from campuses and departments to satisfactorily and thoroughly address the requests.
5. Facilitates the resolution of campus issues in areas of budget, purchasing, and accounts payable by coordinating with respective departments.
6. Analyzes and identifies the training, learning, and support needs of financial secretaries, department secretaries, principals, and administrators to communicate with the business services team.
7. Coordinates the improvement of departmental financial processes and establish proper financial controls.
8. Prepares and/or monitors monthly account reconciliations.
9. Analyzes financial discrepancies identified during monthly report reviews and campus visits.
10. Develops and maintains audio/video training resources.
11. Updates financial procedures manual and finance webpage.
12. Works with activity fund sponsors and ensures there is a collaborative effort to disseminate financial information and ensure compliance with district policy and procedures.
13. Creates Custom Forms for campuses and various departments to seamlessly capture online data. Provides Custom Form reports to administrators and sponsors as requested.
14. Reviews monthly journal entries for activity funds (Custom Forms cost recovery and sales tax).
15. Performs all other tasks and duties as assigned.
16. Regular and reliable attendance is an essential job function.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Maintain emotional control under stress. Occasional district-wide travel; frequent prolonged and irregular hours. Occasional exposure to the outdoors and noise.

APPLICANT INFORMATION:

All applications will be reviewed.

Not all applicants will be interviewed.

Hiring managers may choose to email you regarding this application. Please monitor your email regularly for any communication.  

Salary : $68,473