Senior Accountant

wacoisd; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Waco ISD in Waco, Texas is seeking a Senior Accountant to monitor inventory, reconcile to the general ledger, and support the Director of Accounting in district financial operations. The role requires accuracy, GAAP knowledge, and strong Excel skills; you will work with multiple departments to ensure timely financial reporting and compliance, while maintaining attention to detail under tight deadlines.

This exempt, at-will position reports to the Director of Accounting and will participate in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, management, or related field required.
• Solid knowledge of GAAP and governmental accounting essential.
• Proficient in Excel, Word; strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to analyze financial data, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Maintain updated knowledge of School Board Policy and TEA requirements.
• Ensure procurement card statements are processed timely and correctly.
• Verify employee advance reconciliations with proper documentation.
• Maintain asset inventory records and reconcile to the general ledger.
• Reconcile asset inventory to the general ledger monthly.
• Schedule physical inventory counts and adjust records.
• Maintain GASB 87 leases and GASB 96 software leases.
• Prepare monthly financial reports and year-end adjustments.
• Assist with month-end close, audits, and financial statements.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Government accounting

Excel proficiency

Strong communication

Independent work

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, management, or related field

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

Senior Accountant

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Job Details

Job ID: 5891534

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 18, 2026 7:00 PM (UTC)

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Accountant

Wage/Hour Status: Exempt/At-Will

Reports To: Director of Accounting

Pay Grade/Days: 102 / 226

Dept./School: Administration Building

Date Revised: August 2026

Primary Purpose: Monitor inventory; reconcile to the general ledger; assist the Director of Accounting in the administration of the district's financial accounting operations.

Qualifications

Education/Certification: Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, management, or related field, required

Special Knowledge/Skills: Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Knowledge of governmental accounting
Proficient skills in Excel, Word, keyboarding and file maintenance
Skill in working independently with little supervision
Effective organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Ability to analyze and interpret financial data, evaluate accounting problems, develop data, and recommend improved processes
Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and/or projects, and adhere to tight timelines
Ability to work with numbers in an accurate and rapid manner to meet established deadlines
Ability to use personal computer and software to develop spreadsheets, databases, create and manipulate text documents

Experience: Two to three years of accounting experience dependent on education, preferably in governmental accounting.

Major Responsibilities and Duties

• Maintains a continually updated working knowledge of School Board Policy, Financial Accountability System Resource Guide, administrative regulations, Texas Education Code and other legal requirements that relate to school business operation.
• Ensure the district's procurement card statements are processed timely by end users and that all transactions are posted correctly and timely. Review procurement card activity, analyze purchases, and monitor use, and investigate any inappropriate use.
• Verify all employee advance reconciliations for completeness, to ensure that proper required documentation is submitted properly and timely.
• Maintain the asset inventory records of the district to ensure that all land, buildings, equipment, vehicles, and/or other assets are properly identified and recorded in the asset management system in accordance with the TEA's Financial Accountability System Resource Guide and district policy.
• Reconcile asset inventory records to the general ledger monthly.
• Schedule and conduct periodic physical inventory counts of capitalized and/or controlled assets. Reconcile physical inventory counts to asset inventory records and make necessary adjustments.
• Maintain equipment leases in accordance with GASB 87 and software leases in accordance with GASB 96
• Verify year-end balances of other inventories and prepaid accounts, preparing adjusting entries.
• Prepare, reconcile and submit periodic accounting reports, including but not limited to monthly sales tax reports.
• Assist in year-end closing procedures, verify general ledger balances and prepare adjusting entries, as required.
• Assist with preparation of monthly financial statements and the annual financial report; prepare schedules for capital asset activity and as well as other schedules and accounting information, as required for the auditors.
• Establish and maintain positive attitudes that promote cooperation between staff members and budget managers that will lend support to the goals of the district.
• Recommend accounting operations and accounting policies and procedures; develop written guidelines and training materials to ensure compliance with District policies/procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Equipment used: Personal computer, district data management system, scanning devices, printer, multi-line phone system, copier, and fax machine.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Administrative office environment; fast paced with interruptions; multiple, simultaneous deadlines; frequent extended days; people intensive; maintain emotional control under stress. Sitting, standing, walking, stooping, bending, and reaching. Recurring physical activity, repetitive hand motions; prolonged use of computer.

Note: This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to, modify or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time as it deems advisable.

Position Type

Full-time

Job Categories

Support Staff > Accounting/Bookkeeping

Contact Information

• Elesa Maimbourg , Human Resources Coordinator
• P.O. Box 27
• Waco, Texas 76703
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]