Accountant II

Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District • Cypress, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position serves as a purchase card administrator, monitoring activity and reconciling transactions. It involves approving electronic purchase orders and fund transfers, preparing monthly bank and balance sheet reconciliations, and reviewing/monitoring activity funds. The role also includes updating the Purchase Card manual, preparing and posting monthly journal entries, assisting with annual audit preparation and the ACFR, and acting as a backup for the Travel Card administrator. Duties are performed under the supervision of the Assistant Director of Financial Services and/or the Director of Financial Services.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum of three (3) years experience in accounting or related functions.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, including the ability to create and analyze spreadsheets and financial reports.
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), governmental accounting standards, internal controls, and standard accounting procedures.
• Ability to analyze financial data, identify discrepancies, evaluate accounting issues, and recommend effective and compliant solutions and process improvements.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work independently in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills with a customer service focus.

Nice To Haves

• Governmental or school district experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a purchase card administrator; monitor purchase card activity and reconcile all transactions to the monthly statement.
• Approve electronic purchase orders and fund transfers for activity funds in compliance with organizational policies.
• Prepare monthly bank reconciliations and assigned balance sheet reconciliations with high accuracy.
• Review and monitor activity funds, proactively communicating financial updates and compliance guidelines with stakeholders.
• Update and maintain the Purchase Card manual to reflect the latest changes in guidelines, compliance rules, and regulations.
• Prepare and post monthly journal entries as assigned to ensure accurate general ledger reporting.
• Assist with annual audit preparation and the production of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR).
• Act as the primary backup for the Travel Card administrator to ensure uninterrupted coverage.
• Perform related duties as assigned by the Assistant Director of Financial Services and/or the Director of Financial Services.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level