Senior Director - Finance & Accounting Svcs

RESUME MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH APPLICATION

Location: Richard A Middleton Education Center
Work Schedule: 12 Months
Work Type: Regular Full-Time
Exempt: Yes
Pay Grade: E8

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EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting from an accredited four-year college or university

Seven years related experience and/or training

Seven years experience in Governmental Accounting with School District preferred

High School Diplomas and college/university degrees must be obtained from an accredited program or university approved by the United States Department of Education and the Texas Education Agency.

PRIMARY PURPOSE SUMMARY:
Directs and manages the operation of Accounting and Payroll which includes areas of general ledger accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll. Responsible for overseeing the production of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (CAFR) and monthly interim financial reports.

• ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Oversees the preparation and publication of the CAFR in compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) for submission to the Texas Education Agency (TEA) and the Government Financial Officers Association (GFOA) certification program.
• Oversees and directs the daily general ledger activity as well as the month end and year end close of the general ledger.
• Prepares and posts various transactions to the general ledger to record accounting activity.
• Ensures accounting systems comply with GAAP and other applicable laws and regulations including the TEA's Financial Accountability System Resource Guide.
• Evaluates accounting procedures, systems and controls and recommends improvements in their design, implementation and maintenance.
• Reviews and recommend updates to policy and administrative regulations to comply with various local, state and federal mandates and procedure revisions.
• Ensures the preparation and submission of various federal and state reports, i.e. Public Education Information Management System (PEIMS) Actual, IRS Quarterly 941 reports, 1099's (Miscellaneous. Income), W-2's (Wage Statements), Teachers Retirement System reports, Texas Workforce Commission reports and tracks and monitors School Financial Integrity Rating Systems of Texas (School FIRST).
• Oversees the accurate and timely payment of trade vendors and employees.
• Oversees the preparation of reconciliations related to inventories, bank accounts, interfund payables and receivables and payroll deductions.
• Coordinates records management for the department.
• Coordinates all fiscal activities related to Summer Programs such as tuition collection and employee payments.
• Oversees the Accounts Receivable function.
• Acts as liaison between the department and the Offices of Budget and Financial Control, Human Resources, Risk Management, Data Processing and Procurement and e-Commerce.
• Oversees the development and administration of the budget and ensures that funds are managed prudently.
• Directs the preparation, review and revision of departmental job descriptions.
• Identifies department goals and objectives and develops strategies for achieving them.
• Ensures that business operations supports the District's goals and objectives.
• Completes special projects as assigned.
• Maintains confidentiality of information.
• Occasionally required to drive personal vehicle in the performance of assigned tasks.
• Reports to work on time every day.
• Performs additional duties and accepts other responsibilities as may be assigned.

• QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
• Demonstrated knowledge of governmental and school finance gained through an extensive number of years of directly related experience
• Demonstrated knowledge of the governmental/educational/legislative process gained through an extensive number of years of directly related experience
• Advanced skills in the use of all Microsoft Office software and Lawson Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software
• Effective communication, public relations and interpersonal skills
• Excellent organizational skills, strong planning and management skills
• Demonstrated ability to interpret policy, procedures, and collect data
• Demonstrated ability to supervise employees, establish and maintain effective working relationships with executive management, campus/department heads, elected officials, District employees, other school districts and government agencies, outside organizations and the general public
• Valid Texas Driver’s License with driving record that meets the requirements of the District

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. The employee is occasionally required to drive an automobile in the performance of assigned tasks.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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While all applications will be reviewed, not all applicants will be interviewed.

North East Independent School District does not to discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, marital or veteran status, disability (or relationship or association with an individual with a disability), genetic information or other legally protected status in its programs, services or activities as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.