Job Title:
Accounting Manager
Wage/Hour Status: Exempt
Reports to:
Pay Grade: AM 6
Dept./School: Accounting
Date Revised: 04.2011
Primary Purpose:
Responsible for the internal procedures of the District’s financial system.
Qualifications:
Education:
 Master’s Degree or Business Related Degree preferred
 Certified Public Accountant preferred
 Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting with concentration and coursework in
governmental accounting and data processing
 Knowledge of TEA Resource Guide and Texas School Finance and Law, and GASB
Experience
 Knowledge of TEA Resource Guide and Texas School Finance Procedures and Law
 Knowledge of Annual Financial Statements (audit)
 Knowledge of bidding, laws, and processes
 Knowledge of computer applications such as Excel, databases and word processing
 Working knowledge of requirements for preparing a comprehensive annual financial report
(audit)
 Knowledge of Governmental Accounting Standards Board Statement (GASB)
 Demonstrate proficiency of Federal Grants Compliance
 Excellent verbal and written skills
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Accounting
1. Direct and supervise all financial accounting in the department and ensure funds are expended
legally and controlled effectively.
2. Implement the policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and
the local board policy in the area of business operations.
3. Supervise and manage business operations in the Accounting, Payroll, Account Payables, Fixed
Assets, and Accounts Receivables Departments.
4. Supervise the investment programs, debt management, tax collections for the District.
5. Assist in budget preparation and monitoring.
6. Prepare state, federal, and district reports, prepare financial statements and audits.
7. Interpret policy, procedures and data as appropriate.
8. Maintain the general ledger and prepare journal entries and budget transfers.
9. Prepare income balance sheets, statements, consolidated statements, and other statements and
reports.
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10. Classify, record, and summarize numerical and financial data to compile and keep financial
records using journals and ledgers or computer.
11. Prepare, enter, and record disbursement of district funds.
12. Check figures, postings, and documents for correct entry, mathematical accuracy, proper codes,
and budget availability.
13. Prepare bank deposits by compiling data, verifying and balancing receipts, and sending cash,
checks, or other forms of payment to banks.
14. Reconcile records of bank transactions.
15. Set up and maintain account controls, logs, and files.
16. Review and verify accuracy of journal entries, accounting methods, and procedures.
17. Debit, credit, and total accounts on computer spreadsheets and databases using specialized
accounting software.
Administration
18. Work with administrators, principals, directors, and staff regarding budget and accounting issues.
Records and Reports
19. Record, store, and analyze information using accounting software.
20. Prepare timely audit schedules and financial statements according to federal, state, and GASB
standards.
21. Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents
required, including auditable records and financial statements.
Other
22. Assign work to accounting clerk and other employees engaged in accounting activities.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Finance, Accounting, and Payroll
Equipment Used:
Personal computer, printer, fax machine, copier, and calculator.
Working Conditions:
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Demands:
Repetitive hand motions; prolonged use of computer.
EQUIPMENT USED:
Uses typewriter, computer, word processor, calculator, copier, fax machine, binding machine, and
laminating machine.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
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Normal office conditions
ENVIRONMENT:
Normal office conditions
The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an
exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.
Approved by
Date
Reviewed by
Date
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