Director of Accounting

Hurst-Euless-Bedford I.S.D.; Bedford (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Hurst-Euless-Bedford Independent School District is seeking an experienced accounting leader to supervise all accounting and business functions of the District. The role requires strong oversight of financial reporting, cash management, and internal controls to safeguard assets and ensure compliance.

The candidate will manage a team of accounting staff, coordinate with information services, prepare interim and year-end financial statements, support the annual budget process, and contribute to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related business field
• Masters Degree and/or CPA certification preferred
• TASBO certification, preferred
• Knowledge of auditing and accounting principles
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in keyboarding and file maintenance
• Ability to work with numbers in an accurate and rapid manner
• Expertise in data processing in business areas; ability to supervise personnel
• Supervisory experience in an accounting setting
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in auditing or accounting in public sector, preferred

Responsibilities

• Supervises all accounting procedures.
• Supervises accounts payable/receivable and other accounting staff.
• Supervises all District investments and related reporting.
• Supervises the PEIMS financial process.
• Assures availability of cash for all District obligations.
• Safeguards all funds and assets of the District and establishes procedures for handling all cash.
• Oversees general ledger functions and distributes detailed reports as required.
• Ensures maintenance of effective internal controls to assure safeguarding of assets and reliability of financial statements.
• Ensures the accuracy and reconciliation of all District financial data.
• Responsible for all banking activity.
• Prepares Interim Financial Statements for the Deputy Superintendent of Business Operations, Board of Trustees and others, as appropriate.
• Responsible for fund balance and cash flow projections.
• Assists in the procurement of financial services (i.e. independent audit, depository contract).
• Responsible for year-end closure of books, annual audit, and preparation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR).
• Coordinates with Information Services to implement and/or maintain applications related to finance.
• Assists in the preparation of the annual budget and fiscal year-end projections.
• Coordinates and files federal program reimbursement requests and expenditure reports.
• Cooperatively develops long-range and short-range goals for the Accounting Department.
• Ensures the Department Procedures Manual is compiled, annually updated, and available to District staff.
• Develops and maintains positive staff morale in the Accounting Department.
• Completes assignments and duties in a timely manner.
• Supervise and evaluate work of Accounting Department staff.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Deputy Superintendent of Operations.
• Utilizes a systems approach to continuous improvement.

Skills

Auditing principles

Communication skills

Keyboarding/file maintenance

Numerical accuracy

Supervise staff

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Master's degree or CPA preferred

TASBO certification preferred

Job description

Primary Purpose

• To supervise all aspects of the accounting and business functions of the District.
• To supervise all aspects of the accounting and business functions of the District.

Qualifications

• Education/Certification
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting or related business field
  • Masters Degree and/or CPA certification preferred
  • TASBO certification, preferred
• Special Knowledge/Skills
  • Knowledge of auditing and accounting principles
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills
  • Proficiency in keyboarding and file maintenance
  • Ability to work with numbers in an accurate and rapid manner
  • Expertise in data processing in business areas; ability to supervise personnel
• Experience
  • Supervisory experience in an accounting setting
  • Minimum of five (5) years of experience in auditing or accounting in public sector, preferred
  • Alternatives to the above as the District finds appropriate

Major Responsibilities And Duties

• Supervises all accounting procedures.
• Supervises accounts payable/receivable and other accounting staff.
• Supervises all District investments and related reporting.
• Supervises the PEIMS financial process.
• Assures availability of cash for all District obligations.
• Safeguards all funds and assets of the District and establishes procedures for handling all cash.
• Oversees general ledger functions and distributes detailed reports as required.
• Ensures maintenance of effective internal controls to assure safeguarding of assets and reliability of financial statements.
• Ensures the accuracy and reconciliation of all District financial data.
• Responsible for all banking activity.
• Prepares Interim Financial Statements for the Deputy Superintendent of Business Operations, Board of Trustees and others, as appropriate.
• Responsible for fund balance and cash flow projections.
• Assists in the procurement of financial services (i.e. independent audit, depository contract).
• Responsible for year-end closure of books, annual audit, and preparation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR).
• Coordinates with Information Services to implement and/or maintain applications related to finance.
• Assists in the preparation of the annual budget and fiscal year-end projections.
• Coordinates and files federal program reimbursement requests and expenditure reports.
• Cooperatively develops long-range and short-range goals for the Accounting Department.
• Ensures the Department Procedures Manual is compiled, annually updated, and available to District staff.
• Develops and maintains positive staff morale in the Accounting Department.
• Completes assignments and duties in a timely manner.
• Supervise and evaluate work of Accounting Department staff.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Deputy Superintendent of Operations.
• Utilizes a systems approach to continuous improvement.

Working Conditions

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

Ability to handle multiple tasks effectively; prolonged sitting and use of computer; occasional District wide travel; maintain emotional control under pressure; occasional prolonged and irregular hours.

The forgoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required.

The Hurst-Euless-Bedford Independent School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against an individual based on race, color, disability, religion, sex, national origin, age, and genetic information.

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