Staff Accountant

Staff AccountantExempt Status: ExemptNo. of Days: According to district approved calendarDepartment: Financial Services Reports To ControllerEducation: Bachelor's degree in accounting or comparable work experienceExperience: One to three years of experiencePOSITION FUNCTION/PURPOSE: Maintain accounting records of the school district in accordance with state and federal regulatory requirements and in accordance with district policy and proceduresESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSEnsure that accounting operations are supportive of the instructional goals and objectives of the district.Ensure that the district is in compliance with regulations established by the Texas Education Agency's "Financial Accounting Standards Resource Guide" and generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).Reconcile bank accounts of the district and correct any errors.Prepare journal entries and assist in the maintenance of the general ledger system.Prepare information returns of the district as required by the IRS. Gather information required to prepare and submit 1099's.Review payment history and analysis for any vendor of the district.Assist Departments and Campuses regarding finance related questions and properly delegate questions to specialized departments.Organize, monitor and record returned checks to all district accounts.Reconcile prepaid postage accountReconcile arbiter pay or any other ACH or Wire paymentsCompile, maintain and file all physical and computerized reports, records and other documents including auditable information relating to this office.Maintain accurate records to assist with unclaimed property report yearly.Maintain fixed asset records up to date and ready to be audited at year end.Perform unclaimed property records and filing before the deadline.Assist and train employees engaged in finance related activities when requested.Collect data for completion of federal, state and local documents as well as assist in public information requests.Perform other duties as assigned.QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS Special Knowledge/Skills:Technical knowledge of budgeting and governmental accountingBasic knowledge of IRS reporting requirementsWorking knowledge of data processing systems and financial applicationsAbility to work with a diverse population in a heavy volume work environmentGood communications skillsPHYSICAL DEMANDS Working Conditions:Emotional – Maintain emotional control under stressPhysical – Moderate carrying and lifting. Standing, sitting, walking, use of fingers, eyes and earsEnvironment – Inside normal office environmentEQUIPMENT USEDTELEPHONECOMPUTER AND PRINTERCALCULATORCOPY MACHINEWORK ENVIRONMENT The environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Must be able to maintain emotional control under stress. Occasionally required to travel to facilities within the district. May be required to work after school and weekends.The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive description of all work requirements and responsibilities. Additionally, the minimum level of education noted as a requirement could be supplemented by commensurate experience and/or certification(s) as determined by the hiring manager.Revision Date: 11/01/2023 All MISD employees are expected to maintain an extreme degree of confidentiality by following the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) for student information and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) for employee and student information.Midland Independent School District provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.