Top 24 School accountant Jobs in Texas

Staff Accountant
ALCUIN SCHOOL —Dallas, TX
- Full-time
- 18 years or older
- Oracle
- Mid-level
5d
Staff Accountant
AKIBA YAVNEH ACADEMY —Dallas, TX
- $65,000 - $75,000 a year
- Full-time
- School experience
- Mid-level
- Finance
JUNIOR ACCOUNTANT
Harmony Public Schools —Houston, TX
- Office
- Entry level
Accountant
Brenham Independent School District —Brenham, TX
- School experience
- Mid-level
- Office
Extended Learning Specialist Accounting I
Fort Bend Independent School District —Sugar Land, TX
- School experience
- Classroom
- Microsoft Outlook
5d
Accountant Bond Fixed Asset
Pflugerville Independent School District —Pflugerville, TX
- Full-time
- School experience
- Research
- Mid-level
6d
Internal Auditor I (Immediate Opening)
San Antonio Independent School District —San Antonio, TX
- $59,800 - $72,348 a year
- Urgently hiring
- Background check
- School experience
- CPA
Accountant II
Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District —Cypress, TX
- $58,763 - $70,380 a year
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Mid-level
- Office
Treasurer
Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District —Cypress, TX
- $76,329 - $89,804 a year
- Full-time
- School experience
- Customer service
- Office
Comptroller
Communities In Schools of Central Texas —Austin, TX
- $90,000 - $108,000 a month
- Full-time
- CPA
- Office
- Master's degree
- 403(b) matching
- Health savings account
7d
BD Accountant III
Austin Independent School District —Austin, TX
- Mid-level
- Office
- Accounting
- Employee discount
- Retirement plan
Payroll and Accounts Payable Accountant
AKIBA YAVNEH ACADEMY —Dallas, TX
- $40,000 - $50,000 a year
- Full-time
- School experience
- Mid-level
- Finance
Treasury Analyst
Killeen ISD —Killeen, TX
- School experience
- Word processing
- Computer literacy
Budget Supervisor
Windham School District —Huntsville, TX
- $87,048 a year
- Full-time
- Research
- Mid-level
- Office
4d
Business Manager
Diocese of Dallas Schools —Dallas, TX
- Full-time
- Bilingual
- School experience
- Mid-level
- Retirement plan
Finance Director
Bartlett ISD —Bartlett, TX
- Full-time
- School experience
- Mid-level
- Office
Quick Apply
Coordinator- Business Services
Kilgore Independent School District —Kilgore, TX
- $51,250 - $65,000 a year
- Full-time
- School experience
- Word processing
- Mid-level
12h
Finance Administrator - Controller
Northland Christian School —Houston, TX
- Full-time
- Google Workspace
- 6 years
- CPA
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
Quick Apply
13d
Controller
Fort Worth Independent School District —Fort Worth, TX
- $117,081 - $165,044 a year
- School experience
- CPA
- 5 years
Accounting Supervisor (Back Office Operations)
BRAZOS VALLEY SCHOOLS CREDIT UNION —Katy, TX
- Full-time
- Management
- Mid-level
- Office
- AD&D insurance
- Disability insurance

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Staff Accountant

ALCUIN SCHOOL -
Dallas, TX

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Job Details

Full-time
5 days ago

Qualifications

Confidential information handling
Bachelor's degree
GAAP
Working with students
Desktop applications
Productivity software

Full Job Description

GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY

The Staff Accountant handles the day-to-day operations of accounting for the school, ensuring process and data validity, completeness and accuracy. This role requires a detail-oriented individual to support the school's mission and ensure financial transparency and compliance.

JOB SCOPE

Works independently, but firmly within the procedures established by the Controller and policies, with the ability to meet strict daily, weekly, bi-monthly, monthly, quarterly and annual deadlines expected of an accounting function.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Prepares journal entries accurately and timely ensuring entries are properly classified and recorded.
Handles weekly accounts payable processing, including accurate invoice entry, account coding and timely vendor payments.
Handles student billing processes, including invoicing, payment processing, and delinquency reporting, to maintain up-to-date financial records.
Communicates and resolve outstanding balances in a professional manner.
Receives, processes, and deposits payment receipts and gifts, and ensures their proper application to the General Ledger.
Prepares payroll journal entry for review in accounting software.
Runs monthly reports and post journal entries to reclassify corrections as needed.
Prepares annual 1099 reporting process.
Manages school credit cards and monthly reconciliation.
Completes Quarterly Sales tax reporting and processing.
Assists the Controller in preparing for and conducting annual audits, providing necessary financial documentation.
Maintains General Ledger and all subsidiary ledgers using Generally Accepted Accounting Procedures (GAAP).
Processes all month-end and year-end General Ledger closings for investment accounts.
Provides schedules of account analysis and other periodic and year-end closing data as needed and as required for outside auditors.
Collaborates with the development team to generate and deliver financial data reports to support fundraising and development initiatives.
Helps identify process improvements to improve accounting accuracy and efficiency
Maintains comprehensive up-to-date accounting policies and procedures for the Business Office.

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS

Stays updated with federal, state, and local financial regulations, especially those pertaining to non-profit organizations.
Attends school functions and meetings as outlined in the Employee Handbook, employment contract or as required.
Supervises children during carpool as needed.
Other tasks as required to assure the smooth operation of the Business Office.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Required:

Ability to provide documents verifying authorization to work in the U.S.
Must pass Criminal Background Checks, reference checks and Drug Testing
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
3-years accounting experience with demonstrated advancement in responsibilities
Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion
Working knowledge of GAAP
High degree of proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite of products, and familiarity with comprehensive accounting software systems
Ability to organize complex sets of information and present ideas and numbers clearly (written and verbal)
Attention to detail and organizational skills are critical
Ability to interact and communicate appropriately and professionally, as a team player, with parents, students, and colleagues

Preferred:

Not-for-Profit fund experience
Experience with the Blackbaud suite of non-profit accounting and fundraising products or other Enterprise Resource Planning Software (e.g. SAP, Oracle, Senior Systems)

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

None

INTERNAL CONTACTS

Head of School
Business Office and IT staff
Admissions Office
Administrators in other academic and support divisions

EXTERNAL CONTACTS

Parents
Vendors
Contractors

EQUIPMENT USED

Laptops, tablets and land-line phones as assigned
Projectors and/or TV Monitors for presentations

JOB CONDITIONS

Works in standard office conditions and climates
Ability to perform repetitive tasks such as using a keyboard
Works outdoors in various climates supervising children at carpool

ABOUT ALCUIN SCHOOL

Alcuin School, one of the largest accredited Montessori schools in the U.S., along with the International Baccalaureate Middle Years and Diploma Programs, provides an ideal learning environment that guides and nurtures the full development of the child from 18 months to 18 years of age. Alcuin School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender (including gender identity, gender expression and gender reassignment), race (including color, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, disability, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, trade union membership or membership in any other legally protected category. We strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees, and embrace diversity. We encourage everyone to respond.

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