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Accountant - Grants

United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 5 Aug 2026

About the role

Job Title: Accountant - Operations
Wage/Hour Status: Exempt/At-Will *Bond Funded
Reports To: Chief Officer of Operations & Facilities
Pay Grade/Days: 102 / 226
Dept./School: Operations
Date Revised:  May 2023

Primary Purpose:
Perform professional accounting work involving compilation, consolidation, analysis and reporting of financial data. Coordinate and monitor the financial accounting and performance of the bond program and capital projects for the Operations Department.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, management, or business, required
Major in accounting, TASBO certification and/or CPA, preferred

Special Knowledge/Skills:
Extensive knowledge of governmental accounting and auditing principals established by the Governmental Accounting System Board (GASB)
Knowledge of the Texas Education Agency (TEA) Financial Accountability System Resource Guide
Ability to maintain accurate and auditable records
Ability to analyze, interpret and evaluate financial data and accounting problems and recommend improved procedures
Knowledge of computerized accounting systems and fund accounting
Working knowledge of school board policy, administrative regulations and program directives concerning accounting procedures
Ability to use personal computer and software to develop complex accounting reports,
spreadsheets, business documents and presentations
Effective organizational, communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks/projects
Knowledge of school district programs and grants

Experience
Five years of accounting experience, preferably in governmental accounting

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Maintain a current working knowledge of school board policy, administrative regulations, and other legal requirements that relate to school finance and accounting as set forth in the TEA FASRG, the U.S. Office of Management and Budget guidelines, and other oversight agencies/organizations.
Supervise the operations of the Construction department as related to all accounting and accounts payable functions and assume responsibility for the accuracy of transactions processed, records maintained and reports generated by the Construction Department and other related activities.
Maintain complete records for all construction projects, ensuring all budgets are current.
Approve construction project payments, verify retainage and payment amount, and enter electronic transfers for construction fund payments.
Maintain comprehensive multi-year accounting for all bond fund expenditures providing for the illustration of detailed expenditures by bond issue for each capital improvement project.
Provide information to contractors regarding status of payments and contracts.
Prepare and present comprehensive reports on all bond proceeds, interest income, encumbrances and expenditures.
Track purchases, delivery, acceptance, and payment of all F.F.E. (furniture, fixtures and equipment) related to bond projects.
Serve as administrator and trainer for the Project Management Software System (PMIS) utilized by the Construction and Maintenance Departments. Provide training for District employees as well as contractors, consultants and vendors.
Reconcile the PMIS records with Accounting (TEAMS) at a minimum of once per month.
Validate all payment and performance bonds and provide results to Chief of Operations & Facilities.
Assist accounting in reconciling areas of cash management within the general ledger.
Prepare periodic reports on major improvements and new construction, as well as special financial reports as requested by the administration or Board of Trustees.
Assist all Operations departments with process improvements related to in-district efforts.
Supervise the preparation of monthly reports on major improvement and new construction expenditures, as indicated.
Assist the District’s third party auditor by providing information and access to construction and capital improvement records as necessary.
Oversee accounts payable process for construction, capital projects and follow up on submitted invoices to ensure prompt payment of all vendors.
Provide training and general oversight of paraprofessional personnel assigned to the Operations department to inclu