Location: Hattie Mae White
Department: Fixed Assets Accounting
Area: Northwest
Contract Months: 12
Salary Range: $70,000.00 – $90,000.00
Academic Year: 24-25
JOB SUMMARY
The Senior Analyst will be responsible for moderately complex accounting activities including journal entries, account reconciliation, and reporting in accordance with GAAP. The Senior Analyst will conduct in-depth data analysis, generating insights, and providing strategic recommendations to support evidence-based decision making. The Senior Analyst position will play a critical role in analyzing financial data.
MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Data Analysis and Reporting:
• Collect, organize, and analyze data related to key performance indicators.
• Develop and maintain data dashboards, reports, and visualizations to communicate findings to department leadership and stakeholders.
• Identify trends, patterns, and insights from data analysis and translate them into actionable recommendations. - Accounting Functions:
• Maintains and reconciles general ledger accounts, bank statements, and other financial records.
• Prepares, posts, and verifies the accuracy of journal entries. Analyzes general ledger accounts and financial records in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Prepares and files reports in compliance with tax, regulatory, grant, and audit requirements. - Strategic Planning and Policy Development:
• Collaborate with department leadership to develop and implement strategic plans and policies based on data-driven insights.
• Assist in the development of performance metrics and targets to track progress towards district goals.
• Monitor and evaluate the impact of strategic initiatives and policy changes. - Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement:
• Collaborate with district departments, schools, and external partners to gather data, share insights, and align efforts to ensure financial records are correct and complete.
• Communicate complex analytical findings to non-technical stakeholders in a clear and understandable manner.
• Participate in professional networks, conferences, and workshops to stay informed about the latest trends and practices in school finance. - Other Duties:
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
EDUCATION
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field. Applicants who do not meet these education qualifications may be considered if they have a unique combination of education and work experiences that indicate potential for success in this role.
WORK EXPERIENCE
1 to 3 years
SKILL AND/OR REQUIRED LICENSING/CERTIFICATION
- Proven experience in accounting, finance, or a related role, preferably in an education or school district setting.
- Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
- Proficiency in data analysis tools and software, such as Excel.
- Excellent problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information to diverse audiences.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES
Work Leadership. Regularly provides project management or team leadership to a group of two or more employees, but does not have formal supervisory responsibility. Leading and directing typically involves monitoring work and providing guidance on escalated issues.
WORK COMPLEXITY/INDEPENDENT JUDGMENT
Work involves the application of moderately complex procedures and tasks that are quite varied. Independent judgment is often required to select and apply the most appropriate of available resources.
BUDGET AUTHORITY
No budget development activity is required.
PROBLEM SOLVING
Decisions are made on both routine and non-routine matters with some latitude, but are still subject to approval. Job is occasionally expected to recommend new solutions to problems and improve existing methods or generate new ideas.
IMPACT OF DECISIONS
Decisions have moderate impact to the facility/department or division, causing increased satisfaction or dissatisfaction; producing efficiencies or delays; promoting or inhibiting personal intellectual or professional development; and/or contributing to financial gain or expense.
COMMUNICATION/INTERACTIONS
Information sharing - gives and receives information such as options, technical direction, instructions and reporting results. Interactions are mostly with customers, own supervisor and coworkers in own or other departments.
CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIPS
Takes routine or required customer actions to meet customer needs. Responds promptly and accurately to customer complaints, inquiries and requests for information, and coordinates appropriate follow-up.
WORKING/ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
Work is normally performed in a typical interior work environment which does not subject the employee to any hazardous or unpleasant elements. Ability to carry and/or lift less than 15 pounds.
Houston Independent School District is an equal opportunity employer.
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