Senior Accounting Associate

Round Rock ISD; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Round Rock ISD is seeking a Senior Accounting Associate at McNeil High School to manage campus budgets and daily financial operations. You will handle budget reconciliations, purchasing, travel, reimbursements, and student activity accounts.

The role requires an associate degree plus related experience or a combination equating to 3 years, with proficiency in spreadsheets, databases, and financial software. Knowledge of TEA guidelines and UIL regulations is a plus.

Qualifications

• Associate degree plus 1 year of related bookkeeping or accounting experience, or 3 years combined education and experience.
• Proficiency with spreadsheets, databases and financial accounting software.
• Familiarity with standard school finance practices, TEA accounting guidelines, and UIL regulations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage and reconcile campus budget allocations, expenditures, and approved budget amendments.
• Process purchase orders, campus travel requests, staff reimbursements, warehouse orders, and P-Card transactions.
• Track, input, and balance student activity accounts, event ticket sales receipts, and campus cash/check deposits.
• Maintain fixed assets inventory and prepare property loss or incident reports as required.
• Resolve budget-related variances with district Financial Services, Payroll, and Budget Offices.
• Support front-office operations: assist visitors, answer calls, and address basic parent/student questions.

Skills

Spreadsheets

Databases

Financial accounting software

Education

Associate degree + 1 year bookkeeping or accounting experience

Job description

Join the team at McNeil High School. We are hiring a Senior Accounting Associate to manage and maintain campus budgets, accounting procedures, and daily financial operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and reconcile campus budget allocations, expenditures, and approved budget amendments.
• Process purchase orders, campus travel requests, staff reimbursements, warehouse orders, and purchasing card (P-Card) transactions.
• Track, input, and balance student activity accounts, event ticket sales receipts, and campus cash/check deposits.
• Maintain fixed assets inventory and prepare property loss or incident reports as required.
• Resolve budget-related variances with district Financial Services, Payroll, and Budget Offices.
• Support front-office operations: assist visitors, answer calls, and address basic parent/student questions.

Qualifications

• Education & Experience: Associate degree plus 1 year of related bookkeeping or accounting experience, OR a combination of education and experience equivalent to 3 years.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency with spreadsheets, databases, and financial accounting software.
• Knowledge: Familiarity with standard school finance practices, Texas Education Agency (TEA) accounting guidelines, and UIL regulations is a plus.
• Work Environment: Ability to handle frequent interruptions, prioritize tasks independently, and lift up to 20 lbs. occasionally.

About McNeil High School

McNeil High School is an IB World Campus and a Project Lead The Way distinguished campus in Round Rock ISD, recognized for excellence in academics, fine arts, and athletics.

Round Rock ISD is an Equal Opportunity Employer.