Coordinator 2, Unit Finance

Houston Independent School District•Houston, TX

7d•$85,000 - $105,000

About The Position

Under general direction, responsible for monitoring, overseeing, and providing technical support for school budgets, purchasing, position control, and financial operations within the unit. This includes the general fund, grant and donations, and activity budgets. In addition, serves as the primary resource for payroll, general accounting, accounts payable, and fixed assets for all schools within the unit. Ensures maximum impact of fiscal recourses and facilitates compliance to federal, state, and local guidelines and policies.

Requirements

Degree in Accounting or other finance, data analysis, or technology related field.
3+ years
SAP preferred, Microsoft Office, Office equipment (e.g., computer, copier)
Advanced Excel and PowerPoint preferred.
Ability to pay close attention to detail and accuracy;
Ability to implement effective workflow processes and procedures; follow chain of command;
Willingness to take initiative, high level of self-motivation, and easily works independently or as part of a team;

Nice To Haves

SAP preferred
Advanced Excel and PowerPoint preferred.

Responsibilities

Directly support schools within the unit on budget, purchasing, payroll, direct payments, activity funds, travel and other fiscal support needs. Coordinate work between and among units and central office departments.
Serves as first point of contact for payroll / time related issues. Monitors daily time-related tasks in TimeClock Plus (TCP). Monitors weekly time-related tasks in SAP. Serves as a backup Time Recorder for campuses that do not have a backup available. Confirm that all time is certified timely. Assist with training.
Oversees, monitors, and processes position control actions for the unit.
Review purchase requests and create shopping carts for schools.
Coordinate completion of goods receipts to ensure prompt payment of vendor invoices.
Review and enter travel requests for schools.
Review final travel receipts for compliance to the financial procedures manual.
Review and enter procard transaction allocations.
Processes and records cash deposits for unit campuses.
Performs school budget analysis, reporting, ensure account coding compliance and best practices processes to maximize the impact of fiscal resources and ensures compliance with federal, state, and local procedures and guidelines.
Serves as schools first point of contact for accounts payable questions and issues. Monitors purchase orders to ensure goods receipts (confirmations) are entered timely and accurately. Monitors GR/IR reports.
Provides budgetary support, compilation, and balancing to unit campuses in the annual budget development and amendement process.
Assists the Director Finance & Accounting Services - Division with monitoring monthly school spending variance and projections reports.
Responsible for developing, monitoring and refining of KPI’s for the role and the unit.
Supports the unit team in understanding and addressing financial management challenges and engages in various continuous improvement initiatives.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.