A Management Accountant identifies trends and opportunities for improvement, analyzes and manages risk, arranges the funding and financing of operations and monitors and enforces compliance. Creates and/or maintains a company's financial system and supervises its bookkeepers and data processors. May have an area of expertise, such as taxes or budgeting.
Ector County Independent School District
FINANCE•ODESSA, Texas Job Details
Job ID:
5905231
Application Deadline:
Feb 28, 2027 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)
Posted:
Aug 27, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date:
To Be Determined
Job Description
Job Title:
Finance Accountant•
Bond & Grant Management Wage/Hour Status:
Exempt
Reports to:
Assistant Director of Finance Pay Grade:
Admin Pay 2
Department/Campus:
Finance Days:
227
Primary Purpose:
Assist with the identification, development, financial management, compliance, and reporting of the District's bond programs, capital projects, and grant funds. This position supports all phases of the grant lifecycle, including funding opportunity research, application development, budget preparation, financial administration, compliance monitoring, reimbursement management, and grant closeout while ensuring proper stewardship of district resources.
Education/Certification:
Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, finance, public administration, or a related field
Special Knowledge Skills:
Working knowledge of governmental accounting and financial reporting
Knowledge of accounting, auditing, budgeting, and internal control principles
Knowledge of grant development, grant administration, and grant compliance requirements
Strong research, technical writing, organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Ability to analyze and interpret financial and programmatic data
Ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, funding sources, and reporting requirements
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, financial systems, spreadsheets, and databases
Ability to document procedures and implement policies and processes
Experience:
Two years of governmental accounting, grant administration, grant writing, or related experience preferred
Experience with public school finance, bond accounting, capital project accounting, or grant management preferred
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Grant Development and Funding Acquisition
Research and identify federal, state, local, private, foundation, and nonprofit funding opportunities that support district priorities
Coordinate with campuses, departments, and district leadership to identify funding needs and develop funding strategies
Prepare, write, edit, and submit grant applications, narratives, budgets, amendments, and supporting documentation
Maintain a district grant calendar and monitor application deadlines, reporting deadlines, and compliance requirements
Coordinate internal grant review and approval processes
Maintain grant application records, award documentation, and funding histories
Bond Accounting and Reporting
Establish and maintain accounts and budgets for bond activities and capital projects.
Monitor bond expenditures and project budgets to ensure proper use of funds
Collaborate with Operations and other departments regarding bond-funded projects
Maintain financial records related to bond projects and capital expenditures
Reconcile payment applications, statements, and supporting documentation
Assist in the preparation of bond-related financial reports, audit schedules, and disclosures.
Grant Accounting, Compliance, and Reporting
Establish and maintain accounts and budgets for grant programs
Monitor grant expenditures to ensure compliance with grant requirements and approved budgets.
Collaborate with program directors and departments regarding grant financial management and implementation
Prepare reimbursement requests, expenditure reports, and required financial submissions.
Record revenue, expenditure, and indirect cost transactions related to grant activity
Provide training and guidance regarding grant financial administration and compliance requirements.
Financial Administration and Reporting ? Review financial data for accuracy, reasonableness, and compliance
Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, local, grant, bond, and district requirements through proper documentation, monitoring, reporting, and internal controls
Prepare journal entries, budget transfers, and month-end and year-end closing activities.
Prepare bond and grant financial reports, workpapers, audit schedules, and supporting analyses.
Design and maintain spreadsheets, databases, and tracking systems supporting bond and grant activities
Collaborate with campuses, departments, district leadership, Operations, Finance staff, and funding agencies to support bond and grant activities
Assist Finance leadership in ensuring compliance with governmental accounting standards and district financial procedures
Perform other duties as assigned
Implement policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and local board policy
Maintain bond and grant records, applications, awards, financial reports, reimbursement documentation, audit files, and other required records
Compile, maintain, and file all reports and documentation required by district, state, federal, and funding agencies
Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals
Posture:
Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting
Motion:
Repetitive hand motions; frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching
Lifting:
Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 20 pounds)
Environment:
May work prolonged or irregular hours
Mental Demands:
Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control at all times under stress
Position Type:
Full-Time
Salary:
$65,989 to $89,279 Per Year
Job Requirements
Citizenship, residency or work visa required
Contact Information
Carole Campbell , Executive Director of Human Resources
HUMAN RESOURCES
Phone:
432-456-1007
Email:
carole.campbell@ectorcountyisd.org
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