Public Sector Accounting Manager – GAAP, GASB, Supervisory

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

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