Executive Director of Accounting

Trinity Basin Preparatory Public Schools; Grand Prairie (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A Texas public education institution seeks an experienced accounting manager to oversee accounting practices and payroll operations. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, significant experience in fund accounting, and exceptional skills in MS Excel. This full-time position emphasizes compliance, ethical practices, and effective funding management.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of accounting and generally accepted accounting procedures.
• Experience in General Ledger reconciliation and non-profit fund accounting.
• General knowledge of payroll rules and procedures.
• 3–5 years of experience desired.
• CPA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily accounting operations.
• Design and manage reporting procedures for regulated funds.
• Coordinate with funded departments for new public funding opportunities.
• Oversee daily payroll operations and develop payroll procedures.
• Review data submissions to the state.

Skills

Good computer skills - fully knowledgeable of MS Excel

Strong work ethic and high standard of professional conduct

Exceptional interpersonal communication skills

Excellent integrity and commitment to ethical practices

Capable of effectively researching and interpreting regulatory pronouncements

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Tools

MS Excel

MS Office programs

Job description

This position develops company accounting practices and manages accounting personnel, ensuring approved practices are implemented and followed with fidelity. Responsible for compliance and reporting as required by the TEA and all revenue sources. Responsible for preparing financial statements and ensuring all accounts are reconciled and explained.

Responsibilities

• Accounting management: Oversee daily accounting operations; Improve procedures for coding and managing A/P, A/R, CR, GL, payroll and revenue; Document, disseminate and enforce accounting procedures; Make recommendations and develop new accounting procedures and policies; Provide expenditure reports and other internal reporting to other departments.
• Revenue management: Design, document and manage reporting procedures for regulated funds; Ensure individuals drawing or spending regulated funds are aware of their reporting requirements; Assemble required regulatory filings and secure supporting documentation; Report non-compliance with procedures to CFO, CEO and/or CLOO as appropriate; Submit timely regulatory filings to regulatory agencies (IMAT/SHARS/NCLB/MAC/Title I/Title II/Title III/other funds); Collaborate with funded departments/personnel to maximize funding for student care and education (Education/LEP/SPED/Food Service); Track and report spent and unspent funds; forecast spending and potential excess spending or forfeitures.
• Revenue improvement: Coordinate with funded departments and development to seek new public funding opportunities and private opportunities under $12,500 (larger opportunities or any requiring material program changes should be referred to development).
• Payroll Management: Oversee daily payroll operations; Develop and implement payroll procedures; Align payroll coding with Accounting, HR, and grants; Collaborate with Human Resources; Monthly and Quarterly Reporting to IRS, TWC, TRS.
• PEIMS Management: Oversee PEIMS Coordinator and daily operations; Review all data submissions to the state; Train staff and campus administration on data policy and procedures; Stay up to date with TEA guidelines.

Skills/Qualifications

• Good computer skills – fully knowledgeable of MS Excel and other MS Office programs
• Strong work ethic and high standard of professional conduct
• Exceptional interpersonal communication skills, written and oral
• Excellent integrity and commitment to ethical practices
• Capable of effectively researching, reading, interpreting, and implementing regulatory pronouncements and procedures

Requirements:

• Strong knowledge of accounting and generally accepted accounting procedures
• Experience in General Ledger reconciliation and non-profit fund accounting
• General knowledge of payroll rules and procedures
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting with 3-5 years of experience desired
• Significant capability in Excel and data management is required
• CPA preferred

Seniority level

• Executive

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Education, Finance, and Accounting/Auditing
• Industries: Education