Senior Accounting Specialist

Why Texas Association of School Boards (TASB)

We come from humble beginnings — picture a one-person organization created in 1949 to advocate for excellence in public education on behalf of Texas school board members. Flash forward to today, and we have over 500 employees working together to provide 1,024 school districts with purposeful resources so they can focus on what matters most — excellent and equitable education for all 5.4 million Texas students. 

As TASBeans (our internal name for employees), we feel privileged to work alongside talented team-members who are passionate about education and enjoy learning from new and different perspectives.  We believe what makes our organization highly successful is the rich diversity our employees collectively bring to TASB with different backgrounds, skillsets, cultures and ethnicities, gender identities, interests, abilities, and work styles. And our passion for education and learning doesn’t end there. Our culture has always encouraged employees to grow and become their best selves both professionally and personally through a variety of innovative and collaborative development opportunities. You’re likely beginning to see why we’ve been regularly named by Austin Business Journal as a Top Ten Best Places to Work! 

TASB offers competitive pay, rich benefits (including retirement matching of 2:1 up to 5% after one year. This means that if you contribute 5% to the plan, TASB will contribute 10%), onsite daycare, onsite gym, wellness program, tuition reimbursement, remote work options, flexible schedules, and more. 

Every role at TASB thoughtfully complements our mission and the educational impact being made in communities across Texas. If you consider your work exceptional and want to help drive our mission forward, keep reading!

About You

As an Accounting Specialist Sr., you will bring a strong foundational knowledge of core accounts payable processes, including non-PO invoice and expense processing, in a high-volume and fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will be highly valued for possessing a high level of accuracy and attention to detail, as well as strong interpersonal communication skills with both vendors and all levels of TASB staff. 

A Typical Day 

• Managing AP inbox; process incoming invoices and respond to vendor and TASB staff inquiries. 
• Enter invoices into the automated AP workflow system and code invoices to ensure appropriate approvals are received for payment.
• Review and process expense reimbursements. 
• Manage, reconcile and enter monthly petty cash transactions.
• Review, research and resolve outstanding accounts payable check issues.
• Assist the AP team with shared duties and responsibilities related to processing invoices, managing TASB credit card programs, journal entries and other team needs. 
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How You’ll Make an Impact

• Process and review expense reports assuring they comply with company policies using Concur Expense.
• Provide processing support to expense report preparers.
• Process vendor invoices and check requests via the automated electronic AP workflow system, ensuring they are accounted for correctly.
• Print and disburse TASB and affiliated entity checks including appropriate backup.
• Deliver cardholder support for the Smart Data MasterCard program.
• Reconcile TASB corporate card program central billed expense reports to the monthly statement, including review of individual cardholder activity.
• Enter EFT transactions into the accounting system.
• Prepare certain journal entries (coding reclassifications, petty cash, and others as assigned)
• General backup/support for other transactional accounting processes. 
• Suggests and communicates process improvement ideas to manager.
• Other projects as requested.

Skills for Success: 

Education and Experience: 

• High school diploma. 
• Minimum of five years related work experience processing accounting transactions with emphasis on accounts payable. 
• Experience with ERP systems and ability to reconcile reports. 
• Experience with Concur Travel & Expense Management System or similar software system strongly desired. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

• Proficient and intermediate knowledge of MS Excel, and solid general working knowledge of the MS Office Suite. 
• Solid understanding of basic accounting principles. 
• Demonstrated analytical and critical thinking skills. 
• Strong problem solving, documentation, research, and resolution skills. 
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. Ensures timely follow up on all communications. 
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks. 
• Ability to work under strict deadlines in a changing environment. 
• Ability to generate and analyze reports. 
• Ability to work effectively with staff, management, and professional contacts. 

The TASB Difference

• Enjoy competitive pay and rich benefit offerings.
• Be part of a collaborative environment where every contribution impacts Texas public schoolchildren. 
• Thrive in a culture that promotes bringing your whole self to work every day and emphasizes healthy boundaries and work-life balance.  
• Learn and grow individually and together through frequent professional development; diversity, equity, and inclusion panels; wellness seminars; and more. 
• Work alongside transparent leaders with an open and consistent feedback approach.
• Celebrate as a team with meaningful (and fun) events and tokens of appreciation throughout the year. 

Posting Notices

• The health and safety of our employees and members, is our top priority.  
• The Association is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against an individual based on any of the following personal characteristics protected by law: race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including in relation to marital status, pregnancy, pay, sexual orientation or gender identity), age, disability, genetics or veteran status.
• This position does not qualify for visa sponsorship.
• Any job offer is contingent upon receipt of results of a satisfactory background check.