Administrative Accountant - Budget

PRIMARY PURPOSE:
Assist with the financial records of the district as established by Board Policy consistent with the statues and standards of regulatory agencies. Communicate with personnel regarding financial issues, support and compliment district staff to provide equitable learning opportunities for all students.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Certification:
Bachelor of Business Administration Degree in Accounting or Finance, required
Special Knowledge and Skills:
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 and Word software experience, preferred
Experience:
Two (2) years of experience in general ledger accounting, preferred
Two (2) years of experience in public school finance, preferred
Two (2) years of experience in budget preparation and monitoring, preferred

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Coordinate daily efforts of personnel inputting budgets. Assist staff in resolving budget issues related to procedures and account coding.
• Assist with reviewing budget printouts and correcting discrepancies or omissions.
• Assist in the preparation, review, correction and input of budget amendments assuring compliance with the Texas Education Agency Financial Accountability System Resource Guide.
• Assist in the performance of the annual budget and assemble necessary schedules for the annual budget book.
• Monitor budget development inputting for account accuracy, benchmark amounts and completeness.
• Assist in the review, update and preparation of Budget Development Manual and Budget Procedures Manual.
• Initiate, review and approve financial transactions. Assist with the input of data to the general ledger system.
• Review general ledger accounts, perform monthly actual to budgeted revenue and expense analysis and prepare necessary corrections.
• Assist in tax matters relating to school, current and delinquent tax collections.
• Assist in reviewing and preparing monthly and annual financial and budgetary data presented to the Board of Trustees.
• Assist in the preparation of financial reports as required by state and federal agencies having jurisdiction over public school funds.
• Assist in the performance of the annual audit.
• Work with computer programmers in resolving interface errors.
• Perform other duties assigned by the immediate supervisor.

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; coordinate multiple projects; maintain emotional control under stress

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Occasional District travel; frequent, prolonged and irregular hours

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.
Edinburg CISD does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age in its programs or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Title IX issues: Robert Vina, r.vina@ecisd.us ,Coordinator of Personnel/Legal Issues, ADA/504 issues: Sofia Hinojosa, sofia.hinojosa@ecisd.us , Director of Student & Social Services, 411 N. 8th Avenue, Edinburg, TX 78539, (956) 289-2300.
Edinburg CISD no discrimina por motivos de raza, color, origen nacional, sexo, discapacidad o edad en sus programas o actividades y brinda igualdad de acceso a los Boy Scouts y otros grupos juveniles designados. La siguiente persona ha sido designada para manejar consultas sobre las políticas de no discriminación Title IX issues: Robert Vina, r.vina@ecisd.us ,Coordinator of Personnel/Legal Issues, ADA/504 issues: Sofia Hinojosa, sofia.hinojosa@ecisd.us , Director of Student & Social Services, 411 N. 8th Avenue, Edinburg, TX 78539, (956) 289-2300.