Assistant Division Director, Accounting

Assistant Division Director, Accounting (Director II Organization: TEXAS EDUCATION AGENCY

Primary Location: Texas-AustinWork Locations: Texas Education Agency 1701 NORTH CONGRESS AVENUE Austin 78701

Job: Management

Employee Status: Regular

Schedule: Full-timeStandard Hours Per Week: 40.00

Travel: Yes, 5 % of the Time

State Job Code: 1621

Salary Admin Plan: B

Grade: 27

Salary (Pay Basis): 7, , Monthly)

Number of Openings: 1

Overtime Status: Exempt

Job Posting: Dec 31, 2025, 11:34:30 AM

Closing Date: Ongoing

Description

MISSION: The Texas Education Agency (TEA) will improve outcomes for all public-school students in the state by providing leadership, guidance, and support to school systems.

Core Values:

• We are Determined: We are committed and intentional in the pursuit of our main purpose, to improve outcomes for students.
• We are People-Centered: We strive to attract, develop, and retain the most committed talent, representing the diversity of Texas, each contributing to our common vision for students.
• We are Learners: We seek evidence, reflect on success and failure, and try new approaches in the pursuit of excellence for our students.
• We are Servant Leaders: Above all else, we are public servants working to improve opportunities for students and provide support to those who serve them.

New hires, re-hires, and internal hires will typically receive a starting salary between the posted minimum and the average pay of employees in their same classification. Offers will be commensurate with the candidate's experience and qualifications and will thoughtfully consider internal pay equity for agency staff who perform similar duties and have similar qualifications. The top half of the posted salary range is generally reserved for candidates who exceed the requirements and qualifications for the role. The maximum of the salary range is reserved for candidates that far exceed the required and preferred qualifications for the role.

POSITION OVERVIEW:
The Assistant Division Director, Accounting plays a key leadership role within the Accounting Division, reporting directly to the Senior Division Director, Accounting and directly supervises eight team members across the Cash Management and General Ledger (GL)/Financial Reporting sections. This role involves advanced, senior-level managerial responsibilities, including providing direction and guidance in strategic operations, optimizing processes, and fostering a culture of accountability and excellence.

Working under minimal supervision, the Assistant Division Director, Accounting exercises extensive latitude in decision-making, demonstrating initiative and independent judgment to achieve organizational goals.

Flexible work location within the state of Texas may be considered for qualified candidates.

Please note that a resume and tailored cover letter are required attachments for applying to this position. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Additionally, applicants who are strongly being considered for employment must submit to a national criminal history background check.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Job duties are not limited to the essential functions mentioned below. You may perform other functions as assigned.

1. Annual Financial Reporting: directs the preparation of state and federal grant reports and the agency's Annual Financial Report (AFR) including reviewing and posting adjusting entries, performing fluctuation analysis, and preparing documents needed for annual audits
2. Reconciliation Review: TCAPPS (TEA's accounting system) and sub-system reconciliations; reviews and approves quarterly binding encumbrance/payable reports, quarterly AFR reconciliations, and quarterly TCAPPS capital asset to State Property Accounting (SPA) reconciliations
3. Month-End Close: performs month-end close procedure, establishes Consolidated Admin. Allocation setup, reviews and posts allocation journals as well as Cost Allocation Funding (CAF) journals
4. Transaction Review and Approval: reviews and approves various transactions in TCAPPS and USAS systems, such as federal revenue draws, cash receipts entries,