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Director of Accounting - School Year 2026-2027

Spring Branch Independent School District
Financial ServicesPosted 6 days ago
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Spring Branch Independent School District
Job Description
Director of Accounting

Job Title:Director of Accounting
Reports To:Controller
Classification:Administrative
Wage/Hour Status:Exempt
Days:230
Salary:See Compensation Plan for Administrative/Professional Pay Plan, Pay Grade 109
Contract:Non-Chapter 21
Date Revised:5/13/2026
Primary Purpose:Direct the accounting, payroll, and payables functions. Ensure that financial records are kept in accordance with applicable statute, regulation, and generally accepted accounting principles. Provide for accurate recording and reporting of district financial operations. 
Qualifications/Skills:

Education/Certification:

  • Certified Public Accountant preferred.
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, business or comparable field
  • TASBO certification preferred.

Experience:

  • Seven or more years experience with progressing job duties in accounting and financial reporting positions to include two or more years managing personnel.
  • Texas school district experience is strongly preferred.


Special Knowledge/Skills:

  • Strong knowledge of governmental accounting and the TEA Financial Accountability Systems Resource Guide.
  • Working knowledge of GAAP.
Major Duties and
Responsibilities:

Accounting:

  • Assist auditors with the preparation of the District's Annual Comprehensive Financial Report.
  • Coordinate the District's interim and year-end audit.
  • Administer fiscal year end close process.
  • Responsible for financial reporting including PEIMS actual financial data.
  • Reconcile and analyze general ledger accounts.
  • Approve and post journal entries.
  • Direct payroll
  • Direct accounts payable
  • Maintain documented financial procedures to include internal controls that ensure compliance with applicable law regulation and policy, safe guarding of assets, and accurate financial reporting.

Personnel Management: 

  • Manage accounting, payroll, accounts payable and campus finance staff .
  • Hire, develop and retain effective team members.
  • Provide regular performance feedback and evaluation to team members to ensure effective performance.

Other:

  • Maintain confidential information.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the Controller or Associate Superintendent for Finance.
Supervisory
Responsibilities:		Supervise and evaluate staff.
Equipment Used:Computer and various office equipment.
Working Conditions:

Mental Demands:

  • Maintain emotional control under stress.
  • Work with frequent interruptions.
  • This position requires regular in-person interaction with the public.

Physical Demands:

  • Repetitive hand motions.
  • Prolonged use of the computer.
Application Procedure:Click Apply then Login. To complete your application, please visit our website at http://www.springbranchisd.com and click on JOIN OUR TEAM / APPLICATION PROCEDURES / ADMINISTRATOR.

Spring Branch Independent School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer in compliance with Title IX and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, veteran status or disability.

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. By applying for this position, I acknowledge that I have read and understand the job description listed above.

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