Senior Accountant

Senior AccountantPrimary Purpose: Monitor inventory; reconcile to the general ledger; assist the Director of Accounting in the administration of the district's financial accounting operations.Qualifications: Education/Certification: Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, management, or related field, required. Special Knowledge/Skills: Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), governmental accounting, proficient skills in Excel, Word, keyboarding and file maintenance, skill in working independently with little supervision, effective organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills, ability to analyze and interpret financial data, evaluate accounting problems, develop data, and recommend improved processes, ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and/or projects, and adhere to tight timelines, ability to work with numbers in an accurate and rapid manner to meet established deadlines, ability to use personal computer and software to develop spreadsheets, databases, create and manipulate text documents. Experience: Two to three years of accounting experience dependent on education, preferably in governmental accounting.Major Responsibilities and Duties: Maintains a continually updated working knowledge of School Board Policy, Financial Accountability System Resource Guide, administrative regulations, Texas Education Code and other legal requirements that relate to school business operation. Ensure the district's procurement card statements are processed timely by end users and that all transactions are posted correctly and timely. Review procurement card activity, analyze purchases, and monitor use, and investigate any inappropriate use. Verify all employee advance reconciliations for completeness, to ensure that proper required documentation is submitted properly and timely. Maintain the asset inventory records of the district to ensure that all land, buildings, equipment, vehicles, and/or other assets are properly identified and recorded in the asset management system in accordance with the TEA's Financial Accountability System Resource Guide and district policy. Reconcile asset inventory records to the general ledger monthly. Schedule and conduct periodic physical inventory counts of capitalized and/or controlled assets. Reconcile physical inventory counts to asset inventory records and make necessary adjustments. Maintain equipment leases in accordance with GASB 87 and software leases in accordance with GASB 96. Verify year-end balances of other inventories and prepaid accounts, preparing adjusting entries. Prepare, reconcile and submit periodic accounting reports, including but not limited to monthly sales tax reports. Assist in year-end closing procedures, verify general ledger balances and prepare adjusting entries, as required. Assist with preparation of monthly financial statements and the annual financial report; prepare schedules for capital asset activity and as well as other schedules and accounting information, as required for the auditors. Establish and maintain positive attitudes that promote cooperation between staff members and budget managers that will lend support to the goals of the district. Recommend accounting operations and accounting policies and procedures; develop written guidelines and training materials to ensure compliance with District policies/procedures. Perform other duties as assigned.Supervisory Responsibilities: NoneEquipment Used: Personal computer, district data management system, scanning devices, printer, multi-line phone system, copier, and fax machine.Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Administrative office environment; fast paced with interruptions; multiple, simultaneous deadlines; frequent extended days; people intensive; maintain emotional control under stress. Sitting, standing, walking, stooping, bending, and reaching. Recurring physical activity, repetitive hand motions; prolonged use of computer.