Accounting Clerk

TRIUMPH PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOLS - MCALLEN BUSINESS OFFICE

Announcement Number: BPO03032025

Job Overview:
Position Title: Accounting Clerk

Supervised by: Finance Officer
FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt

Work Schedule: Full Time - 30 Hours, 226 days
Funding Source: Regular
Location: McAllen Business Office: 707 Lindberg Ave, McAllen, TX 78501

Mission Statement: The mission of Triumph Public High Schools is to provide quality educational programs in a community-based, non-traditional setting in which teachers are free to be creative and innovative, and students are free to explore their full potential.

Role and Purpose: Do you believe in helping others to Triumph? Are you looking for a place where you can make a difference in the lives of at-risk high school students in a professional, growth-oriented environment? If so, we are looking for you! Triumph Public High Schools is a Texas-based, tuition-free, public charter high school with 9 schools operating in the State of Texas. Founded in 1990 by Mr. Eduardo Gutierrez and operating as The Student Alternatives Program, we rebranded in 2019 to Triumph Public High Schools. We specialize in serving high school students who are placed at-risk in completing their high school education. We believe that every student can and will succeed and we are there to help them every step of the way. Triumph Public High Schools is seeking a dynamic, dedicated and passionate individual with a heart to help at-risk youth, to work at our Business Office in McAllen, Texas. When you start here, you Triumph here! #WEWILLTRIUMPH

Responsibilities: The Accounting Clerk is responsible for preparing financial statements in support of all areas of the Business Office: Accounting, Budget Management, Payroll, Accounts Payable, etc. They work together with each Business Office department to generate summary sheets and review reports for errors to be used by supervisors or auditors. They post journal entries to the general ledger and help process payroll and prepare necessary payroll reports. They will allocate expenditures to correct amounts according to departmental procedures and proof all accounting reports for clerical accuracy. In accordance with departmental procedures, they will coordinate with the Finance Officer to review and monitor day to day requests from the campus including Purchase Orders, Requisitions, Payroll, etc. This position may require some occasional work on Saturday’s, over the summer and some travel within the state of Texas.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required, with some bookkeeping coursework highly preferred
• Three to five years of related experience required.
• Knowledgeable in Quickbooks 
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred but not required
• Ability to read, write and understand English required
• Required to pass a pre-employment fingerprinting as part of the background check
• Required to submit original college transcripts, service records and credentials within first 30 days of employment

 
Benefits:

• Employee Health Premium 100% Covered by Employer
• Vision, Dental and Life Insurance Options
• Automatically placed in the Teacher Retirement System (TRS)
• Paid time off (For Full Time Staff Only)

Pay Range Based on Education, Experience, Certifications and/or Credentials:
$36,000 to $41,000 per year
*Annually salary is calculated at a prorated rate from effective date of hire

How to Apply: All applicants should apply online at https://triumphpublicschools.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx.
Not all applicants will be interviewed. Applicants who are chosen for interviews will be required to complete our online application prior to being interviewed.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE EMPLOYER

Salary : $36,000 - $41,000