Accountant - Part Time

Position Type :

District Professional / Accountant

Date Posted : 12 / 3 / 2025

Location :

Celeste Graves Education Service Center

Closing Date : Open Until Filled

MAGNOLIA ISD

ACCOUNTANT - PART TIME

Job Title : Part-time Accountant Wage / Hour Status : Exempt

Reports to : Executive Director of Financial Services Pay : Admin / Prof PG1

Department : Financial Services Date Revised : December 2025

Primary Purpose :

Perform professional accounting work involving compilation, consolidation, analysis and reporting of financial data.

Qualifications :

Education / Certification :

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance-related field required

Special Knowledge / Skills :

Knowledge of governmental accounting and auditing principles established by the Governmental

Accounting System Board (GASB)

Ability to analyze and interpret financial data, evaluate accounting problems, develop data, and

recommend improved procedures

Ability to use software to develop complex accounting reports, spreadsheets, and databases

Ability to work with numbers in an accurate and rapid manner

Effective organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Experience :

3 years of accounting experience or appropriate TASBO Certifications

Major Responsibilities and Duties :

Accounting

• Classify, record, and summarize numerical and financial data to compile and maintain financial records according to governmental accounting principles and district procedures.
• Compute and prepare data for journal entry and budget transfers.
• Prepare income statements, balance sheets, consolidated statements, and other statements and reports.
• Perform cost accounting activities, bank reconciliations or accounting for grant expenditures.
• Review and verify accuracy of journal entries, accounting methods, and procedures.

Administration

Records and Reports

Supervisory Responsibilities :

None

Mental Demands / Physical Demands / Environmental Factors :

Tools / Equipment Used : Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals

Posture : Prolonged sitting; occasional bending / stooping, pushing / pulling, and twisting

Motion : Repetitive hand motions including frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching

Lifting : Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)

Environment : May work prolonged or irregular hours

Mental Demands : Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress