Accounting Generalist (Central Office)

OPENS:  7/23/2026
CLOSES: Until Filled
REPORTS TO: Accounting Manager
DEPT. / SCHOOL:  Business Office / Jefferson County/ Port Arthur

JOB TITLE: Accounting Generalist

MONTHS/DAYS: 12 / 234 

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

The Accounting Generalist works closely with the entire Business Office and Payroll Processing to ensure accurate data entry and to provide timely information as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Associate Degree with concentration in accounting (required); Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting (preferred) or Finance (considered).

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Ability to maintain accurate and auditable records.
• Ability to use personal computer and software to develop spreadsheets, databases, and do word processing.
• Proficient keyboarding and file maintenance skills.
• Ability to meet established deadlines.
• Ability to communicate effectively & ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Strong organizational, communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to analyze, pay attention to detail, and problem solve.
• Strong time management skills and ability to prioritize to ensure data submissions are accurate and timely met.
• Keen independent judgment in determining when to seek advice.

Experience:

• One to three years of accounting/finance experience.
• Intermediate to advanced skills and knowledge of Excel, as well as other Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with accounting software.
• Thorough knowledge of general ledger accounting and account reconciliation.
• Experience and proven success in producing accurate data and meeting deadlines.
• Experience in using coding systems.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

Accounting/Finance:

1. Assist in the preparation of financial reports such as financial statements and budget performance.
2. Prepares monthly outstanding purchase order and other aging reports.
3. Analyzes the individual items and discrepancies and works with others to solve when necessary.
4. Perform general office support like filing and other administrative tasks.
5. Receive and count cash receipts from campuses and club sponsors.
6. Daily preparation of deposits and delivery to bank as required.
7. Performs the weekly positive pay process for all checking accounts.
8. Assist with student instrument/band billing statements.
9. Assist with Campus Activity & Student Club Accounts administration.
10. Ensure compliance with applicable standards (i.e. GAAP, FASB, FASRG), rules, regulations, and systems of internal control.
11. Assists with the period, quarter, and year-end accounting closing process.
12. Analyzes general ledger accounts and prepares quarterly and annual schedules.
13. Supports, backup, and cross-train to fulfill duties associated with Accounts Payable Coordinator position.
14. Assist with reconciling vendor statements and solving discrepancies when necessary.
15. Aid in the implementation of new accounting policies, standards, and guidelines.
16. Identify areas for improvement and implement improvements to processes.
17. Assist with auditor requests.
18. Handle sensitive information in a confidential manner.
19. Assist with construction project payment tracking.
20. Process EFT payment(s) for chase credit card, UMB bank, TWC, TX Mutual, and any other.
21. Assist with updating business office procedures and forms.
22. Perform other duties as assigned.

Payroll Processing:

1. Reconciles FBS statements to deduction register and general ledger information.
2. Process monthly FBS invoice in a timely manner.
3. Prepares monthly report that outlines discrepancies with general ledger/statement/deduction register for review by Supervisor and CFO.
4. Assist with Time Correction (as needed).

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Mental Demands:
Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written); ability to attend to detail; receive directives as assigned; work with numbers in an accurate and rapid manner; meet established deadlines and schedules; maintain accurate and auditable records; maintain emotional control under stress; work with frequent interruption.
Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
1. Standing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling, bending, twisting, pulling, and/or pushing, carrying, and significant fine finger dexterity.
2. Occasional lifting.
3. Repetitive hand motions.
4. Prolonged use of computers.
5. Steady phone interactions.
6. Move and carry small stacks of office material and other equipment.
7. Extended hours as needed.

This job description has been reviewed to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included.  It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described.  It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities.  Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.  This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the District reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the District may deem appropriate.

ABOUT BOB HOPE SCHOOL
Bob Hope School is a growing open-enrollment public charter school (non-profit) providing parents a choice in their child's education.  Bob Hope Elementary is a Montessori / Dual-Language campus.  Instruction is conducted in a two-way immersion program, where teachers fluent in English teach ELA and those fluent in Spanish teach SLA and are supported by teacher aides with a strong command of both languages. Campuses are located in Port Arthur and Beaumont, Texas.  The Hughen Center, Inc. is the charter holder of Bob Hope School. 

Bob Hope School provides equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. As an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or disability.