School Business Specialist

Esc14; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Region 14 Education Service Center in Texas seeks a payroll/accounting support professional to assist school finance consultants with bookkeeping, payroll processing, and related records. Responsibilities include purchase orders, payments, payroll reporting, and maintaining personnel files.

Ideal candidate has high school diploma and 4+ years in accounting, payroll, and insurance, plus proficiency with spreadsheets, word processing, and time-tracking systems.

Qualifications

• 4 years' experience in accounting practices
• 4 years' experience with payroll and insurance
• Experience using technology, i.e., spreadsheet, word processing, networking, electronic storage system

Responsibilities

• Assist School Finance Consultants in bookkeeping, paying, and related record-keeping functions and files.
• Check for completeness and prepare all purchase orders and payment authorizations for payment and print checks.
• Prepare for payment, and complete relevant reports.
• Post Cash Receipts in Ascender
• Utilizes generally accepted practices in the preparation and reporting of Payroll and Payroll Related Deductions.
• Prepares all payroll reports required by the Business Office and outside entities in a timely manner.
• Imports leave and substitutes and reconciles from time systems used.
• Creates and maintains employee personnel files
• Creating and submitting service records as needed/requested
• Perform other duties delegated by the School Finance Consultants.
• Support other Business Office functions as needed without continuous supervision.

Skills

Accounting experience

Payroll experience

Insurance experience

Technology literacy

Spreadsheet

Word processing

Networking

Electronic storage system

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

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Frontline Applicant Tracking - Region 14 Education Service Center

• Location:
  Center for Business and Student Services
  

GOAL:

To provide quality and effective services to Region 14 ESC including payroll services, insurance services, travel services, managing electronic filing system, so to assist ESC Consultants supporting school districts to achieve priorities of; recruiting, supporting, and retaining teachers and principals, building a foundation of reading and math, connecting high school to career and college, and improving low-performing schools.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• 4 years' experience in accounting practices
• 4 years' experience with payroll and insurance
• Experience using technology, i.e., spreadsheet, word processing, networking, electronic storage system

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES and DUTIES:

Fiscal Management

• Assist School Finance Consultants in all bookkeeping, paying, and related record-keeping functions and files.
• Check for completeness and prepare all purchase orders and payment authorizations for payment and print checks.
• Prepare for payment, and complete relevant reports.
• Post Cash Receipts in Ascender
• Utilize generally accepted practices in the preparation and reporting of Payroll and Payroll Related Deductions.
• Prepares all payroll reports required by the Business Office and outside entities in a timely manner.
• Imports leave and substitutes and reconciles from time systems used.
• Creates and maintains employee personnel files
• Creating and submitting service records as needed/requested
• Perform other duties delegated by the School Finance Consultants.
• Support other Business Office functions as needed without continuous supervision.

Communication Skills

• Communicates effectively with clients and/or staff members, utilizing proper channels.
• Demonstrates cooperation, consideration, and courtesy with clients and staff.
• Maintains job related confidentiality.
• Utilizes good judgment in making decisions appropriate for Business Office operations.
• Follows established policies and administrative procedures.
• Exhibits flexibility in adjusting to change.
• Demonstrates proper and efficient use of Center materials and equipment.

Personal and Professional Image

• Maintains an organized work area.
• Presents a personal appearance appropriate for the work situation.
• Maintains self-control and good working relations with ESC staff and client district personnel.
• Exhibits self-motivation toward fulfilling job assignments.

Arrives at work and other scheduled events on time.

Postings current as of 10/26/2026 9:34:15 AM CST.

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