Accounting Specialist, Special Education

Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District (TX) • Cypress, TX

122d • $37,151

About The Position

The primary purpose of this position is to provide support to financial functions, conveying and updating fiscal information, and ensuring that expenses are within budget limits and fiscal practices are followed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree, preferred
• Three years of job-related experience, preferred
• Proficient typing, word processing, and file maintenance skills
• Effective organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of federal grants, specifically IDEA
• Knowledge of budget and accounting procedures
• Knowledge of and skill in the use of computer spreadsheets
• Strong organizational skills, ability to prioritize work, and detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Implement reporting procedures and internal controls to maintain accurate records.
• Maintain various fiscal information, files, and records to provide an up-to-date reference and audit trail for compliance.
• Monitor fund balances of assigned programs and related financial activity to ensure that allocations are accurate and that fiscal practices are followed.
• Reconcile budget account balances to maintain accurate account balances and comply with related policies, practices, and/or regulations.
• Submit a request for payments for contract employers to pay said employees on time.
• Assist with funding applications and amendments generated for the federal eGrant.
• Monitor and reconcile IDEA and GOF budgets.
• Maintain confidentiality of information.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Assistant Superintendent of Educational Support Services.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees