Director - Accounting

                                                          Job Description: DIRECTOR OF ACCOUNTING

Primary Purpose

Direct and manage the operation of all financial and business affairs of the accounting, budgeting, and purchasing affairs

Invest District funds in accordance with the Public Funds Investment Act

Qualifications

Education   

• Bachelor’s degree in related field and one year of related work experience preferred, but combination of education and/or training and related work experience equivalent to five years may substitute for the degree and one-year work experience requirement

 Skills & Knowledge

• Knowledge of state and federal purchasing laws
• Skyward business system experience preferred
• Knowledge of payroll and accounting principals
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work with numbers in an accurate and efficient manner
• Ability to use calculator (10 key by touch)
• Ability to use personal computer to create spreadsheets and word documents
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to supervise personnel

Experience

• Must have five years experience in school business/management
• TASBO certification preferred

Major Duties and Responsibilities

Fiscal Management

• Ensure that accounting systems comply with applicable laws and regulations including Texas Education Agency Financial Accounting Manual and prepare monthly and annual financial reports and records as required
• Assist the district’s independent and internal auditors in conducting periodic audits.
• Evaluate accounting procedures, systems, and controls in all district departments and recommend improvements in their design, implementation, and maintenance.
• Interpret F.A.S.G.A.R. and train others in the area of financial accounting practices
• Review and approve all General Operating purchase orders and check requests and maintain control of budget by verifying available funds; and train district staff on business offices procedures, purchasing laws and procedures.
• Assist the Assistant Superintendent for Finance/CFO in the preparation of the district budget
• Invest district funds and prepare required reports in accordance to the Public Funds Investment Act
• Maintain scholarship records
• Prepare or assist in the preparation of budget transfers and amendments
• Oversee the budgeting of campus activity funds
• Monitor bond funds
• Assist Assistant Superintendent for Finance/CFO with annual audit
• Assist in the development of the annual budget and training
• Ensure that annual budget is amended at year end
• Keep the Assistant Superintendent for Finance/CFO informed of matters concerning the Business Office

Purchasing/Records and Inventory

• Maintain accurate and current inventory records of the district’s fixed and movable assets and oversee maintenance of a timely replacement cost-asset listing for insurance purposes.
• Organize and conduct sales to dispose of surplus and salvage equipment.
• Oversee the preparation of bids and bid specifications. Receive and analyze bid proposals and prepare written recommendations.
• Prepare bid calendar and monitor purchasing contracts, proposals, and bids; monitor and ensure bids are accurately preformed
• Ensure that annual review of Records Management is conducted by outside contractors
• Assist in open records request

Policy, Reports, and Law

• Implement policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and local board policy in area of business operations.
• Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required.
• Recommend policy/procedures changes related to the Business Office to Assistant Superintendent for Finance/CFO
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

Personnel Management

• Prepare, review, and revise business department job descriptions.
• Develop training options and/or improvement plans to ensure exemplary business operations.
• Supervise and evaluate the Accounts Payable Clerk and the Accounts Receivable Clerk
• Select, train, evaluate, and supervise staff and make recommendations relative to assignment, retention, discipline, and dismissal.

Professional Growth, Development and Other

• Participate in professional development to improve skills related to job assignment
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor or other administrators that are consistent with the general requirements and qualifications for the position

Supervisory Responsibilities:

•  Supervise, evaluate, and recommend the hiring and firing of the, accounting specialist and purchasing specialist

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

The working conditions described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations.

• Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals
• Posture: Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting
• Motion: Repetitive hand motions, frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching
• Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)
• Environment: Frequent districtwide travel; occasional statewide travel
• Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress

Salary : $83,566 - $100,080