• Job Description

  Req#: 5178603

  PRIMARY PURPOSE:
  Assist with the financial records of the District as established by Board Policy consistent with the statues and standards of regulatory agencies. This includes responsibilities related to student activity funds and ensuring proper stewardship of campus-based financial transactions. Communicate with personnel regarding financial issues; support and compliment District staff to provide equitable learning opportunities for all students.

  
  QUALIFICATIONS:

  
  Education/Certification:
  Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related business field, required.

  Special Knowledge/Skills:
  Knowledge of fixed asset management processes, procedures and depreciation methods.
  Skilled in interpreting the application of law and regulations pertaining to acquisition, transfer, and disposal of fixed assets acquired with local, state, and federal funds for a large organization.
  Knowledge of the Texas Education Financial Accountability System Resource Guide and Generally Accepted Accounting Principals.
  Highly skilled to work with detailed financial data, evaluate and resolve critical problems
  Demonstrate interpersonal, organizational and training skills; ability to follow oral and written instruction; ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
  Computer literacy, Microsoft Excel, Word and Access software experience, preferred

  Experience:
  Two (2) years of experience in direct ledger accounting or school-based financial management, preferred

  MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  1.On a monthly basis, assist in reviewing and/or reconciling general ledger accounts and prepare necessary corrections.
  2.Assist staff in resolving accounting system issues related to procedures and account coding; and work with programmers in resolving interface errors.
  3.Initiate, review and approve financial transactions. Assist with in the input of data to the general ledger system.
  4.Assist with the preparation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) and resolve issues raised by the external auditors.
  5.Prepare and update procedure manuals.
  6.Prepare/approve bank reconciliations.

  7.Follow McAllen ISD customer service standards.

  8.Perform other duties assigned by the immediate supervisor (primary evaluator).

  Fixed Assets
  9.Work closely with Facilities Management Operations Department to ensure that all completed construction projects are closed and recorded in the fixed asset records.
  10.Provide detail of fixed asset acquisitions and completed construction to District Insurance and Benefits Department to support the District’s risk management program.
  11.Coordinate with all campuses and departments to ensure timely receipt, identification, and recording of fixed assets, including donations and retirements. Provide communications to administrators and train designated fixed asset personnel at all District locations.

  Activity Fund
  12.Serve as a primary support for campus administrators and staff in managing activity fund transactions in compliance with district and state guidelines.
  13.Review and guide proper classification and reconciliation of student activity fund expenditures and deposits.
  14.Conduct ongoing training on cash management and Activity Fund Procedures.
  15.Assist in the preparation and submission of reports required by the Texas Education Agency, Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, Internal Revenue Service and as required by the Director of Accounting.

  SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
  None

  
  EQUIPMENT USED:
  Standard Office Equipment

  WORKING CONDITIONS:

  
  Mental Demands:
  Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written); interpret and implement Board Policies, laws, procedures and data; multiple projects; maintain emotional control under stress

  Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
  Occasional District travel; occasional, prolonged and irregular hours

  Working Days: 226

  Daily Rate pay range:

  Minimum: $ 257.93

  Maximum: $ 359.87

  Note: Starting pay for a new hire in a pay range plan will be determined individually based on each person's job-related experience and salaries paid to peer employees in the same position with similar experience.

• About the company

  McAllen High School is one of four high schools serving the McAllen, Texas area as a part of the McAllen Independent School District.

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