Primary Purpose:
Oversee the financial management operations, including accounting of grant programs, financial reporting, payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, investments and grant reporting..
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
- Bachelor's degree in accounting from an accredited university
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Masters of Business Administration preferred
Special Knowledge/Skills:
- Advanced technical knowledge of governmental accounting
- General knowledge of computer systems and software to support accounting and financial analysis
- Expertise with grant management and accounting, investments and cash flow management
- Ability to organize, prioritize and meet established deadlines
- Ability to communicate effectively and accurately (verbal and written)
- Ability to maintain accurate and auditable records
- Strong leadership skills including the ability to guide and grow future leaders
Experience:
- 10 years accounting experience
- Progressive growth in career trajectory
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
- Maintain confidentiality particularly in financial management related activities.
- Provide excellent customer service to all users regarding all business functions (accounting).
- Maintain complete and systematic records of accounting and documents and records.
- Be responsible for the preparation of reports required for financial reimbursements from grantor agencies after closing the month and before the 15th day of the month.
- Assist with the budgeting process as directed by the Chief Financial Officer
- Supervise the accounts payable process, the accounts receivable process, the payroll process, and the fixed asset process.
- Provide administration and budget managers with financial information as necessary.
- Ensure compliance with all local, state and federal grant mandates and requirements including local match requirements.
- Assist in developing training classes and materials for all accounting processes.
- Assist and review the preparation of the Annual Financial Report (AFR) and Popular Annual Financial Report (PAFR).
- Prepare and submit the PAFR application and final PAFR to Chief Financial Officer for timely submission to GFOA
- Collaborate with the Senior Accountants for the efficient operation of the Business Office and effective use of staff.
Divisional Management
- Work cooperatively with principals, division managers and staff to define financial needs and conduct consultations annually.
- Establish and maintain a climate that demonstrates respect and dignity for all.
School Organizational Climate
- Implement business practices that promote collegiality, teamwork, and collaborative decisions.
- Facilitate two-way communication with staff, department employees, media, community, and the Board.
School Organizational Improvement
- Ensure that Business Office operations contribute to the attainment of department goals and objectives.
Accounting Department Operations
- Review and approve all journal entries into the financial records.
- Ensure that financial transactions are recorded in appropriate journals and subsidiary ledgers.
- Lead the coordination of the annual audit and any other financial, operational or grant audit.
- Prepare the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) for the end of the year and annual management report and submit to GFOA and ASBO for review.
- Ensure the Department's cash is adequately secured and collateralized; act as liaison with the depository bank.
- Review and approve all monthly investment and cash account reconciliations.
- Review and approve the monthly financial reports for the Board.
- Responsible for the Education Foundation of Harris County accounting and audit process.
- Ensure that all debt service payments are processed timely
- Perform other duties as may be assigned.