Director 1 Accounting (Accounts Payable)

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Houston, TX, USA
In-Office
Senior level
Edtech
The Role
Oversees district accounts payable, including vendor payments, purchase-order matching, travel reimbursements, vendor statement reconciliation, and annual 1099 issuance. Resolves accounting inquiries, responds to records requests, communicates with vendors and departments, and manages accounting staff through goal setting, performance appraisals, training, and KPI oversight.
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Job Description

Responsible for paying vendor invoices via check, ach, and SUA; processing travel requests and reimbursing employees. Ensures the 3-way match for PO related purchases or proper approvals for direct payments.

Responsibilities

1.    Oversees processing of all non-payroll payments in the district via check, ACH, or SUA.  Ensures a three-way match on PO purchases or proper approvals on non-po purchases. Oversees travel requests and employee reimbursements.
2.    Oversees reconciliation of vendor statements.  Manages the annual 1099 issuance.
3.    Responds to ad-hoc requests including open records requests.
4.    Communicates with vendors, schools, departments, and administration to resolve issues and answer questions related to all funding sources about accounting processes and procedures.
5.    Responsible for managing staff, including goal setting, appraisals, training, and KPIs.
6.    Other duties as assigned. 
 

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree.
Director 1 Accounting positions require professional development on new accounting standards, software enhancements, related TEA finance training as well as TASBO, ASBO and GFOA trainings. 

5 to 7 years accounting experience.
 

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree
  • 5 to 7 years of accounting experience
  • Professional development in new accounting standards, software enhancements, and related TEA finance training
  • TASBO, ASBO, and GFOA training
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The Company
HQ: Houston, TX
15,754 Employees
Year Founded: 1923

What We Do

Houston Independent School District (HISD) is a public school district serving students from prekindergarten through grade 12 in Houston, Texas. As the largest public school system in Texas, it provides comprehensive K–12 education and works to prepare students for life beyond the classroom. Its mission emphasizes high-quality, student-centered education, critical thinking, leadership, community participation, and equitable opportunities for success.

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