Accountant I-Accounts Payable

Windham School District•Huntsville, TX

About The Position

Performs accounts payable work for the district, including auditing, balancing, maintaining, and posting accounting and financial transactions and records. Works under close supervision, with minimal latitude for initiative and independent judgment. The role requires personal technology capable of supporting job duties when working remotely. Retirees of the Texas Teachers Retirement System (TRS) may apply. Under district policy SD-7.17, selected TRS retirees are responsible for reimbursing the district through payroll deduction for applicable TRS pension or TRS Care surcharges. As of September 1, 2025, the stated rates are 16.5% for the TRS pension surcharge and $535 per month for the TRS Care surcharge. The position is nonexempt and has no supervisor responsibilities. Duties and requirements described are general and may not be exhaustive.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from a college or university accredited by an organization recognized by CHEA or USDE.
One year of full-time, wage-earning experience in accounting, accounting clerical work, auditing, bookkeeping, statistical analysis, or technical program support.
Each year of experience beyond the required one year may substitute for 30 semester hours from an accredited college or university on a year-for-year basis.
Knowledge of generally accepted accounting practices and procedures.
Knowledge of automated financial information systems.
Computer and related-equipment skills in a stand-alone or local area network environment.
Ability to interpret and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Ability to organize, prepare, and maintain records and files.
Problem-solving skills.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Personal technology that enables completion of job duties and responsibilities when working remotely.
Ability to meet the listed mental and physical demands, including communicating, reasoning, compiling and interpreting data, concentrating, organizing, analyzing, maintaining confidentiality and emotional control, and working with frequent interruptions.
Ability to lift and carry less than 31 pounds; walk, sit, stand, climb stairs and ramps, kneel, stoop, reach, travel by car, van, or airplane, and drive a car or van; and meet the listed hearing, visual, speaking, and color-distinguishing demands.
Ability to work inside and outside, alone and with others, around moving machinery and objects, and in noise, radiant or electrical energy, possible microwave exposure, hot or cold temperatures, dust, and cleaning chemicals.

Nice To Haves

Major coursework in Accounting, Business, Administration, or a related field.
Knowledge of applicable state and federal laws, rules, regulations, and statutes.

Responsibilities

Review, analyze, and enter invoice information into the financial system for payment.
Research, identify, and resolve errors in the financial system voucher process.
Contact and work with vendors concerning purchasing and invoicing issues.
Process daily incoming mail and distribute it to appropriate staff or departments.
Maintain Business Office inventory and order supplies as needed.
Audit travel vouchers for compliance with WSD travel regulations and process them for payment.
Assist employees with travel-related inquiries.
Coordinate activities for the Windham administrative motor pool vehicles.
Prepare, compile, and maintain required physical and computerized reports, records, and documents.
Maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive information.
Attend work punctually at the assigned work location and perform duties professionally.
Follow Windham School District policies and procedures.
Perform duties ethically and responsibly in accordance with 19 TAC Chapter 247, Code of Ethics and Standard Practices for Texas Educators.
Perform other duties as assigned.