Accounting Manager (Effective 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR)

Tucson Unified School District (TUSD1.org); Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Tucson Unified School District is seeking a professional accountant to support the district's financial accounting and reporting under the direction of the Senior Accounting Manager. The role emphasizes accurate financial records, compliance, and sound financial management within a public-school setting.

Responsibilities include day-to-day accounting analyses, reconciliations, reporting preparation, and technical accounting support, requiring strong communication skills and proficiency with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or business-related field with 2 years of professional accounting experience, or 6 years of experience.
• 1 year of supervisory experience.
• 1 year of customer service experience.
• Knowledge of GAAP and GASB.
• Familiarity with governmental ERP systems (Oracle, Tyler, SAP, Infinite Visions or similar).
• Strong verbal and written English communication.
• Proficiency with word-processing, spreadsheet, and database programs.

Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day accounting analyses and reconciliations.
• Prepare financial reporting and support technical accounting tasks.
• Ensure accuracy of records and compliance with laws, regulations, standards, and internal controls.
• Promote sound financial management across the district through accurate reporting.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Customer service experience

English communication

GAAP knowledge

GASB knowledge

Government accounting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or business-related field

CPA/CGFM/SFO preferred

Tools

Oracle

Tyler

SAP

Infinite Visions

Job description

Now Hiring with Higher Pay! Thanks to community support, our posted rates now include increases funded through a community-approved override guaranteed through June 2031.

Summary

Performs professional accounting functions supporting the district's financial accounting and reporting activities under the direction of the Senior Accounting Manager. Responsible for day-to-day accounting analysis, reconciliations, reporting preparation, and technical accounting support to ensure accurate financial records and compliance with adherence to applicable laws, regulations, accounting standards, District policies and internal controls. Promotes sound financial management across the district through accurate financial reporting and financial management.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or business-related field AND Two (2) years of progressively responsible professional accounting experience in the public sector or governmental accounting. OR Six (6) years of professional accounting experience
• One (1) year of supervisory experience
• One (1) year of customer service experience
• Knowledge and experience with governmental ERP systems like Oracle, Tyler, SAP, Infinite Visions or similar.
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Governmental Accounting Standards
• Board (GASB) and governmental auditing standards.
• Verbal and written communication skills in English and the ability to read and comprehend written, graphic, and oral instructions
• Knowledge and ability to use word-processing, spreadsheet, and database programs

Requirements Prior To Start Date

• FBI fingerprint background check
• Proof of immunity to rubeola (measles) and rubella (German measles), or proof of MMR immunization

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in School District or governmental accounting functions
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Government Financial Managers (CGFM) or Certified
• Administrator of School Finance & Operations (SFO)

COMMENTS

Effective: 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR

LOCATION: District Office - 1010 E Tenth St

FTE : 1.0 - 8 hours per day

Work Calendar: 12 month

Positions less than 30 hours per week are not eligible for district benefits.

Salary will be prorated if the start date is after the first day of the work calendar for the position.

Internal candidates will transfer at a rate commensurate with their bargaining unit language.

For more information on salary schedule, please reference the Employee Agreements Webpage.

Tucson Unified School District is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination based on disability, race, color, religion/religious beliefs, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or national origin.