Accounting Director
WORKING TITLE: Accounting Director
STATE CLASSIFACTION TITLE: Director I
DEPARTMENT: Business Office
POSTING #: 25-024
TWC JOB ORDER: 16820406
MONTHLY SALARY: $6,073.83 – $10,272.25 Depending on Qualifications
SHIFT: Day Shift
OPENING DATE: 02/04/2025
CLOSING DATE: Until Filled
CLASSIFICATION /GROUP #: 1620 / B26
Essential Job Functions
- Directs/manages daily accounting functions, which includes Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Cash Receipts, General Ledger, Payroll, Grant Reporting, and Travel.
- Directs/manages the preparation of the Annual Financial Report (AFR) of the School in accordance with generally accepted accounting procedures and reporting guidelines for state agencies as established by the State Comptroller’s Office. Directs the accounting functions for federal funds, including quarterly and final reports; ensures that all reports to grantors are filed accurately and timely.
- Directs/manages the reconciliation of expenditures and revenues between USAS and CAPPS; directs/manages the reconciliation of expenditures and revenues between CAPPs and Legacy accounts (Legacy Fund, Student Activity, Student Trust, etc…). Ensures that all correcting entries are properly recorded and posted in the respective accounting systems.
- Oversees all appropriation management in Uniform Statewide Accounting System (USAS).
- Develops and implements accounting policies and procedures to manage the School’s travel functions and oversees the travel card program. Establishes and maintains a system of internal controls to safeguard the School’s financial assets and ensures the accuracy of financial records and information.
- Oversees all accounting audits, including the timely compilation of requested information to auditors and addressing all audit issues. Oversees all accounting PIR requests.
- Assists the CFO with Legislative Appropriation Request (LAR) and Operating Budget preparation.
- Mentors and develops the accounting team to foster a collaborative and high-performing work environment. Reviews, evaluates and gives technical assistance to direct reports handling difficult and complex accounting transactions.
- Must establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisor, colleagues, division directors, direct reports, and the public with an emphasis on providing excellent customer service to exemplify the core values of the School. Must provide timely and effective communication with all internal and external stakeholders.
- Ability to handle multiple projects in a fast-moving working environment. Active participant and contributor to the Business Office’s team environment. Understands and supports the core mission of the School.
- Attends all board meetings and provides board members with accounting updates and other relevant information.
- Serves as the alternate Public Funds Investment Officer to CFO. Serves as the Agency Security Coordinator for USAS and CAPPS information systems. Serves as Level 1 CAPPS Financial support.
- Must attend work regularly in accordance with the School’s leave policy and procedure.
- Complies with all agency policies and procedures.
Minimum Qualifications
- Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in accounting, finance, or business-related subject plus 3 years of full-time experience in budget preparation, accounting, auditing, financial planning or management, or positions which provided knowledge of public sector budgetary controls, administrative procedures, and related state and federal regulatory laws. Experience may be substituted for education.
- Experience using Microsoft applications to include Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Skill in communicating effectively with other divisions, various state agencies, federal agencies and state leadership offices.
Preferred Qualifications
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Master of Business Administration (MBA).
- At least 5 years of full-time supervisory experience.
- Completion of Texas Fiscal Officer’s Academy (TFOA).
- Experience in utilizing the Uniform Statewide Accounting System (USAS), CPA FMQuery-SIRS, and Business Objects
- Experience with Centralized Accounting, Payroll and Personnel System (CAPPS).
- Experience with Automated Budget Evaluation System of Texas (ABEST).
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