What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accountant III position at Education Service Center Region 12?
Job Description
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Accountant to join the ESC Region 12 Business Team. You will join an active, caring and expanding team of accounting professionals who love to provide business and accounting services to Texas School Districts. The position offers challenge, growth and professional development as you become a vital member of a business team that partners with Texas School Districts.
The Accountant III position will provide:
- accounting and business support for school district business offices, e.g., budgeting, financial reporting, bank reconciliations, accounts payable, state reporting, grant reporting, business software, payroll, cash flow, and internal controls;
- on-site, telephone, email and remote assistance to school district staff;
- cash flow and audit preparation services to districts;
- support the vision, mission and strategic priorities of ESC Region 12, and
- serve as an active team member on the ESC Region 12 Business Services Team.
Education/Certification/Compensation
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or commensurate experience
- CPA or CPA candidate preferred
- Salary will be commensurate with experience
Special Knowledge/Skills
- Knowledge of Texas School District Accounting
- Ability to analyze and interpret financial data, evaluate accounting issues and recommend improvements
- Working knowledge of the interaction of financial accounting and computerized accounting systems
- Technology application skills
- Ability to train and teach others displaying professionalism, empathy and a servant’s heart
Applicant needs to possess these core values through words and actions to build positive, long term relationships with customers by demonstrating:
- Professionalism, integrity, respect for others, expertise and credibility at all times
- Quality in delivering what I promise and help create superior programs and services that add value beyond what is expected
- Teamwork by working cooperatively with others to promote a positive and fun work environment
- Adaptability by being flexible, attentive to change and ready to move quickly and decisively in response to the needs of customers
- Innovation by contributing to the implementation of new or significantly improved services and delivery methods
- Superior Service by providing personable, direct attention that delivers customer satisfaction beyond what is expected
Benefit Information
- ESC Region 12 provides monetary contribution up to $575 per month to use for employee/family healthcare and supplemental benefits
- Employee earns state personal, sick and vacation leave
- All employees contribute to both: Teachers Retirement System (TRS) and Social Security retirements
Salary : $575
