Accounting Specialist (Immediate Opening)

Function: Finance and Accounting

Family: Accounting

Reports to: Director Pay Grade: N10

Terms of
Employment:

• 230 days per year.

• At-Will employment agreement.

• Salary is in the pay grade N10 on the SAISD

• Entry salary is at $20.06 with consideration for

FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt

Funding
Source:

This position is locally funded.

Job Scope

Uses significant independent judgment and familiarity of the field to perform work.

Position Summary

Responsible for assisting in the attainment of district goals by ensuring the proper processing of transactions that
affects the reporting, compilation, and generation of data relating to the financial and operational objectives of the
Financial Services Department.

Essential Functions / Key Responsibilities

1. Records, classifies, and summarizes accounting transactions requiring knowledge of accounting policies,
procedures, and systems within the department.

2. Complies with internal control procedures to deter the risk of fraud and collusion.
3. Receives and counts cash, codes accordingly, and issues cash receipts.
4. Utilizes banking software to post daily deposits and ACH transactions for campuses and/or departments.
5. Issues petty cash reimbursement, to include maintaining and reconciling petty cash.
6. Monitors positive pay notifications and provides copies of checks for exceptions.
7. Records NSF charge backs and bank corrections and notifies campuses.
8. Analyzes general ledger accounts upon request and ensure corrections are made and communicated to

others. Responds to inquiries from schools and departments regarding general ledger accounts.
9. Prepares monthly general journal entries to include transportation, postage, print shop work orders, and

vending machine commissions.
10. Utilizes the bank’s software to obtain images of paid checks.
11. Prepares invoices, ages accounts receivable, and communicates with individuals and organizations.
12. Submits various reports and jobs on the finance system for the end of month process.
13. Monitors and maintains the general ledger to ensure that all funds are continually in balance.
14. Assists with special tasks to establish carryover funds for the new fiscal year.
15. Assists with preparation of special schedules required for the annual financial report.
16. Prepares presentation to train campuses and/or departments on cash handling procedures and bank

deposit preparation.

17. Performs necessary office and clerical duties to include: answering department phones, maintaining
records retention database, etc.

18. Performs other related duties as assigned within the appropriate skill and experience capabilities
expected for this position.

Minimum Requirements

• High School diploma or GED equivalent recognized by the Texas Education Agency or a regional

• 3 or more years of full-time accounting or bookkeeping experience

• Candidate must have satisfactory outcome of fingerprinting background check. Non-refundable fee

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of payroll, budget, accounts payable, purchasing and finance functions.

• Ability to demonstrate the following core values: integrity, high expectations, commitment, respect,

• Knowledge of office procedures to include customer service, telephone etiquette, organized and efficient

• Effective communication skills, both oral and written, with diverse groups of individuals utilizing tact and

• Excellent organization and time management skills with verifiable experience in maintaining accurate

• Proficiency to include electronic spreadsheets, tables, and databases.

• Ability to understand and prepare general journal entries.

• Knowledge of finance system.

• Ability to perform assigned duties and responsibilities with accuracy and limited supervision.

• Demonstrate organizational and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

• Knowledge of the mission of the district and the policies and procedures in the departments and in the

Working Conditions

Work Environment:

• Computer, computer software programs and peripherals, teacher resource materials and

• Frequent exposure to: temperature extremes (hot and cold), humidity extremes, noise. Occasional

Physical Demands/Requirements:

• Maintain emotional control under stress; work with frequent interruptions/deadlines and prolonged or

provide physical restraint of students in danger of causing harm to themselves or others; Frequent
districtwide and occasional statewide travel.

Supervisory Responsibilities / Direct Reports

• None
  

San Antonio ISD is committed to non-discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, culture, religion,
national origin, age, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, appearance,
immigration/citizenship status, home language, socioeconomic status, or disability in its educational programs,
services, and District business functions.