Abilene ISD - Director of Accounting

Job Details

Region: 14
School District/Employer: Abilene ISD
District Category/Employer: Central Office,
Position: Director,
Assignment Level:
Job Title: Director of Accounting
School: One AISD Center
Campus Description: Administration Office
Date Posted: 5/5/2026
Deadline: Until Filled
Openings: 1
Commitment: Full Time
Description/Notes: Manages and coordinates the preparation, presentation, adoption and disbursement of the district's multi-million-dollar budget in coordination with Chief Financial Officer; oversees the financial management of the district’s federal and state grant programs; serves as a district investment officer, and oversees accounting operations of the district.
Qualifications: Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
• Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field or educational administration
• Master’s degree or CPA preferred
• TASBO certified (preferred)

Special Knowledge/ Skills:
• Strong organizational, communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of budgeting, accounting systems, and payroll processing
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and Governmental Fund Accounting.
• Knowledge of salary administration
• Knowledge of the entire district’s operations and programs, TEA Financial Accountability Resource Guide, public school law, board policy, insurance and investments
• The ability to:
• coordinate directors in budget effort.
• analyze data and make viable recommendations.
• work under a deadline.
• read and interpret manuals, various publications, legal data, correspondence and literature; and
• use a personal computer along with Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and Power Point, and Google products.

Experience:
5 years’ experience in school business management or public organization in area of accounting and/or budget
Salary Range: $96,391-$133,117
Benefits: Benefits are offered and the district pays $410.00 towards medical premium a month.
How To Apply: Abilene ISD Website

https://www.applitrack.com/abileneisd/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Administration

Contact Person:

Name: Charlene Ganske
Email: charlene.ganske@abileneisd.org
Address: P.O. Box 981
City: Abilene
State: TX
Zip: 79604
Phone: (325) 677-1444
Fax: (325) 794-1498