Coordinator for Accounting - McAllen Independent School District : Job Details

PRIMARY PURPOSE:To administer the district's financial affairs in compliance with the Texas Education Agency Financial Accountability System Resource Guide and manage the Accounting department in the absence of the Director of Accounting; communicate effectively to promote the understanding of the financial affairs of the district; support and compliment district staff to provide equitable learning opportunities for all students.QUALIFICATIONS:Education/Certification:Bachelor of Business Administration Degree in Accounting or Finance, requiredSpecial Knowledge/Skills:Highly skilled to work with detailed financial data, evaluate and resolve critical problems utilizing a variety of sourcesExcellent time management skills required to organize, prioritize and meet multiple deadlinesAbility to communicate effectively (verbal and written) and remain available at all timesComputer literate, Microsoft Word and Excel Software experience, preferredExperience:Three (3) years of experience in direct general ledger accounting, requiredMAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Perform account analysis of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses for all district funds, approve journal entries and prepare necessary corrections to ensure the integrity of the financial data.

Approve cash receipts, cash disbursements, and journal entries; prepare cash clearing account transfers and post wire transfers for Accounting.

Approve and correct account coding of budget amendments. Prepare, review and approve budget amendments for donations and activity funds.

Prepare, review and approve the reconciliation and correction of central office bank accounts.

Assist staff in resolving accounts payable, travel, budget and activity fund issues related to procedures and account coding, when necessary.

Assist with reviewing purchase orders, travel forms, budget printout and correcting discrepancies or omissions.

Communicate effectively with district staff, community, media and Board of Trustees and conduct in-service training for district staff on accounting policies, procedures and reports.

Identify and correct computer software interface errors and communicate with the Department of Technology to resolve these issues.

Prepare monthly financial statements for presentation to the Board of Trustees and assist with the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR).

Serve as an investment officer for the District. This includes daily cash management review and initiate investments based on the availability of funds.

Prepare and submit all necessary reports as required by the Texas Education Agency, Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, Internal Revenue Service and as required by the Director of Accounting. This includes preparation and submission of actual financial data to TEA trough the Public Education Information Management System, preparation and submission of 1099's, preparation and submission of sales tax information and other reports as required.

Coordinate with Grant Administrators to ensure compliance of federal grant regulations to achieve maximum student benefits. Review and approve federal, state and local grant financial reporting requirements.

Review monthly gasoline inventory schedule; prepare and review Tax Revenue schedule; and inter-fund reconciliation of receivables and payables.

Assist with the District's fixed asset accounting by verifying information accuracy, maintain existing data and reconciling fixed assets to the general ledger.

Comply with guidelines from the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) Statement 34, TEA and other State laws and regulations as they pertain to fixed assets accounting and depreciation.

Coordinate and establish detailed accounting, activity fund, and fixed asset procedures for the district to comply with the Texas Education Agency Financial Accountability System Resource Guide.

Prepare annual audit schedules and resolve issues raised by the External Auditors and prepare and approve year-end transactions required to close the district's financial records.

Manage department staff in the absence of the Director of Accounting exercising independent judgment to interpret and establish policies and procedures; and assure accountability, accuracy, timeliness and optimum work activity while maintaining positive employee morale.

Assist in recommendations/terminations, supervision, training and evaluating the performance of department staff.

Follow McAllen ISD customer service standards.

Perform other duties assigned by immediate supervisor (primary evaluator).

Working Days: 226Daily Rate pay range:Minimum: $314.94 Maximum: $439.40Note: Starting pay for a new hire in a pay range plan will be determined individually based on each person's job-related experience and salaries paid to peer employees in the same position with similar experience.