Accounting Specialist, Special Education

Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District; Cypress (TX); On-site; USD 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District seeks an Accounting Specialist to support Special Education financial functions, ensuring expenditures stay within budget and fiscal practices are followed. The role highlights budget procedures, grant knowledge, and internal controls.

The position requires strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills, plus proficiency in spreadsheets and accounting processes. Immediate starting date with full-time employment in Cypress, Texas.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Three years of job-related experience preferred.
• Proficient typing, word processing, and file maintenance skills.

Responsibilities

• Implement reporting procedures and internal controls to maintain accurate records.
• Maintain various fiscal information, files, and records to provide an up-to-date reference and audit trail for compliance.
• Monitor fund balances of assigned programs and related financial activity to ensure allocations are accurate.
• Reconcile budget account balances and comply with related policies, practices, and regulations.
• Submit a request for payments for contract employers to pay said employees on time.
• Assist with funding applications and amendments generated for the federal Grant.
• Monitor and reconcile IDEA and GOF budgets.
• Maintain confidentiality of information.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Assistant Superintendent of Educational Support Services.

Skills

Proficient typing

Word processing

File maintenance

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Budget procedures

Accounting procedures

Spreadsheet skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree, preferred

Tools

Excel

Job description

Accounting Specialist, Special Education

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Job Details

Job ID: 5312036

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Sep 10, 2025 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

Provide support to financial functions, conveying and updating fiscal information,
and ensuring that expenses are within budget limits and fiscal practices are
followed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree, preferred
• Three years of job-related experience, preferred
• Proficient typing, word processing, and file maintenance skills
• Effective organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

244

SALARY/PAYGRADE:

$36,259 CP-5

Salary Range (based on experience) as set by the Board of Trustees.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of federal grants, specifically IDEA
• Knowledge of budget and accounting procedures
• Knowledge of and skill in the use of computer spreadsheets
• Strong organizational skills, ability to prioritize work, and detail-oriented.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Implement reporting procedures and internal controls to maintain accuraterecords.
• Maintain various fiscal information, files, and records to provide an up-to-datereference and audit trail for compliance.
• Monitor fund balances of assigned programs and related financial activity toensure that allocations are accurate and that fiscal practices are followed.
• Reconcile budget account balances to maintain accurate account balances andcomply with related policies, practices, and/or regulations.
• Submit a request for payments for contract employers to pay said employees ontime.
• Assist with funding applications and amendments generated for the federaleGrant.
• Monitor and reconcile IDEA and GOF budgets.
• Maintain confidentiality of information.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Assistant Superintendent of EducationalSupport Services.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Work with frequent interruptions. Maintain emotional control under stress. Repetitive hand motions.
Prolonged use of computer.

Applications will be reviewed

Not all applicants will be interviewed

Hiring Managers may choose to email you regarding this
application. Please monitor your email regularly for any communication.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $36,259 Per Year

Contact Information

• Human Resources
• Email: [e-mail]

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