Business Services Accountant - Finance

ESC Region 11•White Settlement, TX

About The Position

The Business Services Accountant assists school districts and charter schools with accounting and financial functions, maintains positive client relationships, meets deadlines, and ensures accurate financial information. The role provides support and technical assistance in school accounting, budgeting, financial reporting, and related processes. It may be partially or completely funded through grant and/or federal monies. Employment is contingent upon performance, need, and funding. The position works with assigned districts and charter schools and supports ESC staff and campus, district, and charter school personnel. The role has no supervisory duties and is evaluated annually under Education Service Center Region 11 policies.

Requirements

Five years of school accounting experience.
Bachelor’s degree in a business or accounting field preferred, or five years of equivalent experience.
Strong organizational, communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills.
Team-oriented attitude and ability to collaborate with ESC staff and campus, district, and charter school personnel.
Advanced technical knowledge of school finance and budgeting.
Thorough knowledge of local, state, and federal requirements relating to financial issues and reports.
Working knowledge of financial applications and accounting.
Ability to use a personal computer and software to develop spreadsheets, perform data analysis, and complete word processing.
Ability to interpret policies, procedures, and data.
Ability to maintain professional composure and confidentiality under stress, work with frequent interruptions, and meet public-relations and interpersonal demands.
Ability to move tables and chairs and load and unload boxes and materials.
Ability to travel frequently within the region and statewide.

Nice To Haves

TASBO Certification.
Knowledge of financial software such as Ascender and Skyward.

Responsibilities

Process and provide technical assistance to assigned districts and charter schools on budgeting, accounts receivable, purchase orders, vendor payments, accounts payable, drawdowns, and related functions.
Process month-end and year-end activities.
Prepare monthly financial and board reports for assigned districts and charter schools.
Support assigned district and charter school staff in school accounting.
Monitor assigned general ledgers for accuracy.
Reconcile bank statements and federal, state, and property tax revenue monthly.
Develop financial information for reporting, including federal fund reporting.
Verify financial-related PEIMS files and submissions.
Provide technical assistance in understanding financial reports and accounting issues.
Support payroll personnel with accounting issues.
Maintain a continuous auditing program for all funds and assist independent auditors with annual or periodic audits.
Assist with budget projections during the year and address budget amendments that may need board approval.
Perform data entry as needed.
Participate in or support inter-departmental teams working to improve student performance in the region, ESC operations, and progress toward ESC goals and objectives.
Attend work daily to meet established ESC goals and objectives.
Perform other duties as assigned.