Director of Accounting

Abilene ISD - Director of Accounting

JOB DETAILS

Region:

14

School District/Employer:

Abilene ISD

District Category/Employer:

Central Office,

Position:

Director,

Assignment Level:

Job Title:

Director of Accounting

School:

One AISD Center

Campus Description:

Administration Office

Date Posted:

5/5/2026

Deadline:

Until Filled

Openings:

1

Commitment:

Full Time

Description/Notes:

Manages and coordinates the preparation, presentation, adoption and disbursement of the district's multi-million-dollar budget in coordination with Chief Financial Officer; oversees the financial management of the district's federal and state grant programs; serves as a district investment officer, and oversees accounting operations of the district.

Qualifications:

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

• Bachelor's degree in a business-related field or educational administration
• Master's degree or CPA preferred
• TASBO certified (preferred)

Special Knowledge/ Skills:

• Strong organizational,munication, public relations, and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of budgeting, accounting systems, and payroll processing
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and Governmental Fund Accounting.
• Knowledge of salary administration
• Knowledge of the entire district's operations and programs, TEA Financial Accountability Resource Guide, public school law, board policy, insurance and investments
• The ability to:
• coordinate directors in budget effort.
• analyze data and make viable rmendations.
• work under a deadline.
• read and interpret manuals, various publications, legal data, correspondence and literature; and
• use a personalputer along with Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and Power Point, and Google products.

Experience:

5 years' experience in school business management or public organization in area of accounting and/or budget

Salary Range:

$96,391-$133,117 Benefits are offered and the district pays $410.00 towards medical premium a month.