District Accountant

Jarrell Independent School District; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Jarrell Independent School District in the Business Office seeks an Accountant to perform professional accounting work including compilation, consolidation, analysis, and reporting of financial data.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in accounting (preferred) with 3–5 years of accounting experience in school finance, knowledge of GASB, and the ability to develop complex accounting reports using computerized systems.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of GASB and governmental accounting principles.
• Ability to analyze and interpret financial data and propose improvements.
• Experience with computerized accounting systems.
• Ability to develop complex accounting reports, spreadsheets, and databases.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Classify, record, and summarize numerical and financial data to compile and maintain financial records according to governmental accounting principles and district procedures.
• Compute and prepare data for journal entry and budget transfers.
• Prepare income statements, balance sheets, consolidated statements, and other statements and reports.
• Monitor and reconcile expenditures with budget availability.
• Set up and maintain account controls, logs, and files.
• Perform cost accounting activities, bank reconciliation, or accounting for grant expenditures.
• Review and verify accuracy of journal entries, accounting methods, and procedures.
• Work with administrators, principals, directors, and staff regarding budget and accounting issues.
• Prepare timely audit schedules and financial statements according to federal, state, and GASB standards.
• Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required, including auditable records and financial statements.
• Assign work to accounting clerk and other employees engaged in accounting activities.

Skills

GASB knowledge

Computerized accounting systems

Data analysis

Accounting report generation

Organizational & communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field preferred

Job description

• Position Type: Professional Support Staff/ Accountant
• Date Posted: 9/22/2026
• Location: BUSINESS OFFICE

Accountant
Primary Purpose
Perform professional accounting work involving compilation, consolidation, analysis and reporting of financial data.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field preferred

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Knowledge of governmental accounting and auditing principles established by the Governmental Accounting System Board (GASB)
• Knowledge of computerized accounting systems
• Ability to analyze and interpret financial data, evaluate accounting problems, develop data, and recommend improved procedures
• Ability to software to develop complex accounting reports, spreadsheets, and databases
• Effective organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Experience:
3-5 years accounting experience in school finance or related field.

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Accounting

• Classify, record, and summarize numerical and financial data to compile and maintain financial records according to governmental accounting principles and district procedures.
• Compute and prepare data for journal entry and budget transfers.
• Prepare income statements, balance sheets, consolidated statements, and other statements and reports.
• Monitor and reconcile expenditures with budget availability.
• Set up and maintain account controls, logs, and files.
• Perform cost accounting activities, bank reconciliation, or accounting for grant expenditures.
• Review and verify accuracy of journal entries, accounting methods, and procedures.
• Administration
• Work with administrators, principals, directors, and staff regarding budget and accounting issues.
• Records and Reports
• Prepare timely audit schedules and financial statements according to federal, state, and GASB standards.
• Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required, including auditable records and financial statements.

Assign work to accounting clerk and other employees engaged in accounting activities.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None.

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals
Posture: Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting
Motion: Repetitive hand motions including frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching
Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)
Environment: May work prolonged or irregular hours
Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

• Works in standard office building environments.

Note: Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Job Functions for this position.
Qualification Profile
Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:

• Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field, with course work in business, math, accounting, bookkeeping and recordkeeping.
• Successful bookkeeping or accounting experience, generally a minimum of two years.