Coordinator 1 Controller’s Office

Location :  Hattie Mae White

Department :  Special Revenue Accounting

Area : Northwest

Contract Months : 12

Salary Range :  $75,000.00 – $95,000.00

Academic Year :  25-26

JOB SUMMARY

The Coordinator 1 plays a vital role in supporting the efficient operation of the department. The Coordinator 1, is responsible for maintaining and monitoring various general ledger accounts and preparing financial statements and reports in accordance with GAAP. The Coordinator 1 contributes to the overall effectiveness and success of the department by ensuring smooth coordination and execution of activities as well as providing assistance to team members and stakeholders

MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintains and monitors budgets for various accounts to ensure compliance with proper regulatory guidelines as well as district requirements.
• Prepares various financial reports for management, external auditors, and funding agencies.
• Prepares and reviews journal entries; posts revenues and expenditures to appropriate accounts. Reconciles general ledger accounts.
• Analyzes trends and cash flows.

MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES CONTINUED

EDUCATION

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field

WORK EXPERIENCE

3-5 years

SKILL AND / OR REQUIRED LICENSING / CERTIFICATION

Microsoft Office

Strong analytical and quantitative skills

Proficiency in ERP software (e.g. SAP) and Excel

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 is restricted to monitoring work and providing guidance on escalated issues. Most of work time is spent performing many of the same duties they are leading.

WORK COMPLEXITY / INDEPENDENT JUDGMENT

Work is substantially complex, varied and regularly requires the selection and application of technical and detailed guidelines. Independent judgment is required to identify, select, and apply the most appropriate methods as well as interpret precedent. Position regularly makes recommendations to management on areas of significance to the department. Supervision received typically consists of providing direction on the more complex projects and new job duties and priorities.

BUDGET AUTHORITY

Compiles and organizes data and figures.

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 considerable impact to multiple divisions or the organization causing risks or improvements to relationships, significant efficiencies, or delays in operations, and / or significant financial gains or expenses.

Errors are serious and difficult to discover, normally involve decisions not subject to detailed review and will result in excessive costs and / or significant project delays.

COMMUNICATION / INTERACTIONS

Collaborate and solve problems – works with others to resolve problems, clarify or interpret complex information / policies, and provide initial screening / negotiations without approval authority. Interactions are typically with customers, senior level professional staff, and managers.

CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIPS

Leads others in the resolution of highly sensitive and confidential issues on behalf of the department. Acts as a trusted advisor and becomes involved in the customer's decision-making process including presenting alternatives and information and applying persuasion and negotiation skills in the resolution of problems.

Monitors customer service standards.

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 45 pounds.

Houston Independent School District is an equal opportunity employer.