Job Description 

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Accountant to join the ESC Region 12 Business Team. You will join an active, caring and expanding team of accounting professionals who love to provide business and accounting services to Texas School Districts. The position offers challenge, growth, and professional development as you become a vital member of a business team that partners with Texas School Districts.

The Accountant III position will provide:

• accounting and business support for school district business offices, e.g., budgeting, financial reporting, bank reconciliations, accounts payable, state reporting, grant reporting, business software, payroll, cash flow, and internal controls;
• on-site, telephone, email, and remote assistance to school district staff;
• cash flow and audit preparation services to districts;
• support the vision, mission, and strategic priorities of ESC Region 12, and
• serve as an active team member on the ESC Region 12 Business Services Team.

Education/Certification

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or commensurate experience
• CPA Preferred

Special Knowledge/Skills

• Must be experienced in Texas School District Accounting, a minimum of three years of experience is required
• Ability to analyze and interpret financial data, evaluate accounting issues, and recommend improvements
• Working knowledge of the interaction of financial accounting and computerized accounting systems
• Technology application skills
• Ability to train and teach others, displaying professionalism, empathy, and a servant’s heart

Applicant needs to possess these core values through words and actions to build positive, long-term relationships with customers by demonstrating:

• Professionalism, integrity, respect for others, expertise, and credibility at all times
• Quality in delivering what I promise and helping create superior programs and services that add value beyond what is expected
• Teamwork by working cooperatively with others to promote a positive and fun work environment
• Adaptability by being flexible, attentive to change, and ready to move quickly and decisively in response to the needs of customers
• Innovation by contributing to the implementation of new or significantly improved services and delivery methods
• Superior Service by providing personable, direct attention that delivers customer satisfaction beyond what is expected

Benefit Information

• ESC Region 12 provides monetary contributions of up to $575 per month to use for employee/family healthcare and supplemental benefits
• An employee earns state personal, sick, and vacation leave
• All employees contribute to both the Teachers Retirement System (TRS) and Social Security retirements