Accountant II (226 Days)

Dallas Independent School Districts; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading school district is looking for an Accountant II to oversee financial operations related to activity fund accounts. The role involves complex accounting tasks, supporting campus financial procedures, and ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations. Required qualifications include a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance and several years of relevant experience, with a strong emphasis on analytical and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years' experience in accounting or finance.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Oracle.
• Ability to prioritize tasks under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced-level accounting and audit work.
• Review and analyze activity fund financial transactions.
• Coordinate bank activities related to activity funds.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Bachelor's Degree in Finance

Tools

Microsoft Windows

Microsoft Office Professional

Oracle

Job description

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Job Description - Accountant II (226 Days) (RTP20250520-010)

Job Description

Description

• Perform complex, advanced-level accounting and audit work related to the financial, accounting, treasury and purchasing operations of district activity fund accounts within the constraints of generally accepted accounting principles, practices and procedures.
• Participate in the development and implementation of new and revised financial systems, process, etc.
  
• Identify the training, learning, and support needs of office managers/financial clerks and principals in an assigned school division on activity funds procedures and processes.
  
• Promptly respond to calls from campuses, and satisfactorily addresses the queries and requests.
  
• Review activity fund monthly reports and accounts on a monthly basis for assigned campuses
  
• Perform analysis and prepare journal entries and/or bank transfers of activity fund transactions
  
• Coordinate bank activities between campuses, the district’s bank, Treasurer and other departments as it relates to activity funds and conducting thorough research of financial discrepancies identified during monthly report reviews and campus visits.
  
• Assist with revisions to activity funds processes and procedures
  
• Conduct campus desk reviews as determined by risk assessment
  
• Liaise with other departments in resolving campus issues in areas of budget, purchasing, Oracle, Accounts Payable, grants, etc
  
• Analyze activity fund financial transactions to ensure compliance with all state and federal requirements and District Board policy
  
• Assist Internal and External Auditors by providing requested information

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university in Accounting, Finance or directly related field
• 3-5 years' directly related experience
• Proficient computer skills, specifically in Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office Professional and Oracle
• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Must have strong interpersonal and customer service skills
• Ability to prioritize and research, solve problems and tasks of a routine degree of complexity under pressure
• Ability to perform basic functions with minimal supervisory assistance