Finance: Accounting Specialist

About the position

The Accounting Specialist position at Crosby Independent School District is designed to support the financial operations of the district under general supervision. The primary responsibility of this role is to perform bookkeeping tasks and maintain accurate financial records for the district. This includes verifying and recording financial transactions, balancing accounts, and preparing financial statements. The specialist will work closely with the Accountant for Special Revenue and Accounting Services to ensure that all financial activities are documented and compliant with district policies and regulations. In this role, the Accounting Specialist will maintain complete and systematic records of assigned district financial transactions. This involves examining general ledger transactions for accuracy, making necessary corrections, and informing the supervisor of any discrepancies. The specialist will also compute and record cash receipt summaries, balance bank statements, and assist with the preparation of financial statements and budget amendments for presentation to the board. Additionally, the role requires maintaining confidentiality and following district safety protocols and emergency procedures. The position requires effective organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills, as the specialist will assist with training campus and department secretaries/bookkeepers and may be involved in compliance reporting. The work environment may involve prolonged sitting and occasional light lifting, with the need to maintain emotional control under stress due to frequent interruptions. The Accounting Specialist will also be expected to complete other duties and special projects as assigned, contributing to the overall financial health of the district.

Responsibilities
? Maintain complete and systematic records of assigned district financial transactions.
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? Verify and record details of financial transactions in appropriate journals and subsidiary ledgers and transfer subsidiary account summaries to general ledger.
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? Balance general ledger and subsidiary accounts by reconciling entries.
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? Examine general ledger transactions for accuracy; make corrections as needed and inform supervisor of problems.
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? Compute and record cash receipt summaries.
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? Balance bank statements and work with bank officials to resolve discrepancies in account records.
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? Prepare bank transfer entries between accounts.
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? Assist with preparation of financial statements, income statements, and cost reports to reflect financial condition of district and help prepare financial statements and budget amendments for presentation to board.
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? Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents as required.
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? Maintain district fundraiser and donation records.
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? Assist with MAC and SHARS compliance reporting.
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? Assist with training campus/department secretaries/bookkeepers.
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? Maintain confidentiality.
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? Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
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? Complete other duties and special projects as assigned.

Requirements
? High school diploma or GED.
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? Two years experience or college course work in accounting-related subjects.
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? Knowledge of bookkeeping principles and practices.
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? Ability to maintain accurate and auditable records.
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? Ability to use software to develop spreadsheets, databases, and do word processing.
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? Proficiency in keyboarding, 10-key numerical data entry, and file maintenance.
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? Ability to work with numbers in an accurate and rapid manner to meet established deadlines.
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? Effective organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Nice-to-haves
? TASBO Certification (Preferred)
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? Experience with Skyward SMS Finance (Preferred)

Benefits

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