Accounting Coordinator (Finance)

District Finance - Surprise, AZ; Surprise (AZ); On-site; USD 67,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

Dysart Unified School District invites applications for an Accounting Coordinator (Finance) in Surprise, AZ. The role reports to the Director of Finance and oversees a team responsible for accounting, reporting, and internal controls.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree or AA with SFO credentials, AZ IVP fingerprint clearance, and at least five years of district finance experience with supervision. Salary is published as $79,225 per year.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or AA with SFO credential.
• AZ IVP FPCC fingerprint clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounting staff including analysts, specialists, accountants, AP and AR.
• Oversee annual financial reports and single audits.
• Ensure accuracy of general ledger and annual reporting.

Skills

Staff supervision

Financial analysis

Internal controls

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

AA with SFO credential

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Google applications

School ERP Pro

Job description

Dysart Unified School District District Finance - Surprise, AZ - Surprise, Arizona Open in Google Maps

Accounting Coordinator (Finance)

Dysart Unified School District

Job Details

Job ID: 5948826

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 02, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

REPORTS TO

Director of Finance

FLSA STATUS

Exempt

SUPERVISES

Yes

DEPT

Business Services

FTE

1.0

WORK CALENDAR

253

GRADE

Coordinator

APPROVED

07/16/2014

REVISED

08/10/2023

SUMMARY Coordinate fiscal management activities, reporting and compliance.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage accounting focused staff including analyst, specialist, accountants, accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Develop and implement annual continuous improvement plans
• Manage the review of annual comprehensive financial reports and single audit
• Oversee internal financial reports
• Oversee accuracy of financial records, including the general ledger, in preparation of annual reporting
• Manage bond proceeds and bond redemption and interest funds
• Analyze financial data to ensure revenues and expenditures are accurate and allocated in accordance with USFR, state and federal rules and regulations
• Coordinate and collaborate with district personnel on internal and external audit activities and internal accounting controls
• Perform internal financial audits
• Ensure sound business practices and procedures are maintained as prescribed by the USFR and state regulations, and assist in maintaining chart of accounts
• Train staff to ensure effective fiscal policies are implemented, evaluated and reported
• Review and approve correcting journal entries for revenue, expense and payroll transactions to ensure compliance with state regulations
• Manage and administer the district's accounting system
• Prepare and assist department and school site staff with accounting issues and take corrective action when necessary
• Oversee grant completion reports and reimbursement requests
• Serve as the Governing Board approved Assistant Treasurer for Student Activities by approving all requisitions, compliance support, accountability and training for related district staff.
• Prepare and review annual financial reports and insurance funds
• Manage user access to business software utilized and bank accounts
• Establish and maintain good rapport with students, employees, community members and vendors
• Maintain a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality
• Other job-related duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The qualifications for this job description are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Certification

• Bachelor's degree in related field or an Associate’s degree (AA) with a Certified Administrator of School Finance and Operations (SFO) credential.
• Obtain and maintain a valid Arizona Identity Verified Prints (IVP) Fingerprint Clearance Card (AZ IVP FPCC)

Experience

• Five (5) years working experience in school district finance/accounting
• Three (3) years supervisory experience in school district finance/accounting

Computer Skills

• Advanced software application in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Google applications
• School finance software, preferably School ERP Pro

Communication Skills

• Read and interpret various written and electronic information
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Effectively lead staff by clearly communicating goals and objectives

Abilities

• Develop accounting procedures and design financial systems
• Lead and direct professional personnel
• Sound understanding of fund accounting and budgeting
• Organize, prioritize and meet deadlines with an accurate attention to detail while working with frequent interruptions and minimal supervision
• Conflict resolution and problem solving
• Interpret a variety of data provided in written, oral, chart or schedule form
• Perform high-volume detailed work with accuracy and work independently making sound fact-based decisions for daily tasks
• Compute percentage and draw/interpret bar graphs
• Create formulas and design analytical reports

ADA AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Positions in this class typically require: balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, lifting, fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.

Light Work : Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

Working Conditions : Work is routinely performed in an indoor, office environment; may require some work in the field with moderate exposure to travel.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed by this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

The Dysart Unified School District is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer in compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Civil Rights Act Title VII of 1972, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. Dysart Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability or age in employment or in any of its educational programs or in the provisions of benefits and services to students.

Position Type: Full-Time Benefited

Salary: $79,225 Per Year

Welcome to District Finance - Surprise, AZ

Dysart schools are among the top-rated in the state of Arizona. The district is home to the #8 ranked K-8 school in Arizona (Freedom Traditional Academy), three top 100 K-8 schools, and two top 50 high schools in the state. Overall, Dysart has 12 “A” rated and 10 “B” rated schools, 11 of which out-rank our local counterparts. Additionally, Freedom Traditional Academy has the highest test scores of any school in the cities of Surprise and El Mirage.Dysart Schools have been recognized both nationally and internationally with AdvancED Accreditation, and are dedicated to serving the needs of all children with high quality academic coursework, before-and after-school programs, and services for the entire community. Boasting a graduation rate that exceeds both the state and national average, the Dysart Unified School District prepares all students to be ready for college and career through excellence and success.Strong academics, arts, and athletic programs are an integral part of each school, and ensuring students are equipped with the skills necessary to meet the challenges and opportunities in a 21st Century society are at the heart of our mission and vision. Dysart Schools offers one of the largest selections of academic pathways in the state, allowing students a personalized learning experience while meeting Arizona Academic Standards. Opportunities include full-day kindergarten, Career and Technical Education, Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, signature programs, and gifted and special education programs.Dysart provides students the opportunity to explore their artistic side through an expansive fine arts program, where students participate in a progressive, performance-based curriculum that encourages them to reach their academic, creative, and expressive potential. Dysart students earned the second highest number of Arizona State Seals for Arts Proficiency across the state last year.Earning nine state championships in 2021-2022, Dysart Schools are highly competitive in athletics, and offer great opportunities for all students. Dysart offers competitive athletic classes to help students hone their athletic skills and abilities during the school day, and we aim to provide positive experiences and guide our student athletes toward realizing their full potential.Dysart Unified School District serves over 23,000 pre-kindergarten through 12th grade students in the Northwest Phoenix Metropolitan area. The district encompasses 140 square miles, serving parts of El Mirage, Glendale, Surprise, Youngtown, and Maricopa County. The district is home to four K-4 elementary schools, four middle schools serving grades 5-8, 12 K-8 elementary schools, four comprehensive high schools, a preschool, and one alternative program.

Contact Information

• Dysart USD HR Department
• 15802 North Parkview Place
• Surprise, Arizona 85374
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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