Accountant & HR Coordinator
About The Position
The International School of Texas (IST) is seeking a qualified Staff Accountant & HR Coordinator to join our administrative team. This role combines core accounting duties with hands-on HR support appropriate for a small organization. This position will report to the Chief Financial Officer and will be responsible for daily bookkeeping, reconciliations, and reporting while also assisting with payroll, benefits administration, and basic HR processes. This unique role offers an opportunity to strengthen core accounting skills in a supportive, small-team environment and contribute directly to the financial health of the business.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field
- 3+ years of accounting or bookkeeping experience
- Proficient with Microsoft Excel and accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks)
- Attention to detail, with a controls-based mindset
- Self-motivated with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Highly organized, able to own, develop, and improve processes and manage multiple tasks
- Ability to handle confidential information and interact professionally with employees at all levels
- Commitment to IST’s core values
Nice To Haves
- CPA preferred
- Working knowledge of GAAP
- Experience with QuickBooks Online
- Experience with Veracross
Responsibilities
- Review and process payments through Accounts Payable system
- Manage tuition billing system, create and maintain individual billing accounts
- Assist with cash management and perform bank reconciliations
- Maintain general ledger, support month-end and year-end close process including journal entries, accruals, GL account reconciliations
- Prepare and analyze accurate financial statements (income statement, balance sheet, cash flow)
- Support budget and forecast preparation
- Provide data for audits, tax filings, and annual report
- Develop and document standard operating procedures for accounting processes and recurring tasks
- Provide Human Resources support including payroll, posting open job positions, onboarding new employees, and addressing ad hoc staff needs
- Perform ad hoc projects and analyses as needed
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
