Accounting Manager

Department: Accounting Reports To: Controller Compensation: BG-9 Number of Days: 12 Months Security Access: Education Service Center FLSA: Exempt Oklahoma Teacher’s Retirement: Mandatory Participation Bargaining Unit: NA Funding Source: District Paid Last Revised Date: May 4, 2026 Mission: Our students lead through literacy, are empowered through experience, and contribute to their community. Vision: Tulsa Public Schools honors the diversity, creativity, and passion of our students, elevating every student to be designers of their destiny. Core Values: Our core values guide how we work and interact with each other at every level of the organization. We embrace and embody these values every day: ● Equity: We know that our diversity is a community treasure, and we are committed to dismantling practices and systems that perpetuate inequalities, being actively anti-bias, anti-racist, and working toward justice and opportunity for all. ● Character: We are honest, trustworthy and have high standards of behavior. We make decisions based on what our students and community need, and we do the right thing even when it is hard. ● Excellence: We work together to give Tulsa the world-class schools it needs and deserves. We expect a lot from one another, and we support one another in achieving our shared, high expectations. ● Team: We care for one another and work together to celebrate success, learn from struggles, and work to help every team member be their best selves. ● Joy: Joy at school and at work makes us more productive, because when we create, innovate, and imagine, our motivation grows. Also, we love to have fun! Position Summary: The Accounting Manager oversees and supports the district’s accounting operations, including general ledger management, accounts payable, payroll accounting, fixed asset accounting, bond accounting, and financial reporting. Under the guidance of the Controller, this role ensures accurate general ledger coding and reporting in line with the State of Oklahoma Cost Accounting System (OCAS) requirements. The Accounting Manager plays a critical role in ensuring accurate, timely, and transparent financial information, maintaining strong internal controls, and supporting compliance with Board policies, district business practices, state and federal regulations, and generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). Key Functions: ● Administers accounting procedures across the District and ensures compliance with Board policy and state and federal reporting requirements ● Supervises accounting operations and direct reports, including general ledger activities, journal entries, account reconciliations, expenditures, encumbrances, and requisitions ● Manages month-end close, balance sheet reconciliations, and reclassification entries, and maintains financial internal controls ● Leads year-end audit preparation, OCAS reporting, and tax filings (1099s and 1042s) ● Coordinates financial reporting systems, works with ERP vendors to resolve issues, and validates Board of Education reporting for encumbrances and expenditures ● Provides payroll accounting backup and support ● Oversees bond fund tracking, encumbering, expensing, and reporting Minimum Qualifications: Education: ● Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business Administration, or a combination of education and equivalent work experience Experience: ● Minimum of five (5) years of supervisory accounting experience, or equivalent work experience in a financial, analytical, or accounting field Licenses and Certifications: ● Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred ● Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite ● Bilingual in Spanish preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: ● Ability to work non-standard hours during peak periods such as month-end close, audit preparation, and year-end reporting ● Strong organizational and time management skills with attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines ● Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities concurrently ● Ability to analyze financial data and identify issues and solutions ● Ability to work proactively and anticipate risks or needs ● Ability to build and maintain professional working relationships across departments ● Strong communication and customer service skills ● Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities ● Commitment to continuous improvement and professional growth ● Alignment with district core values Responsibilities and Essential Functions: The following duties are representative of performance expectations. A reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable a qualified individual with a disability to perform essential functions. ● Administers accounting procedures across the District, ensuring compliance with Board policy and state and federal reporting requirements ● Supervises and supports accounting operations, including general ledger activities, journal entries, account reconciliations, expenditures, encumbrances, and requisitions across all funds ● Supervises and develops staff, including monitoring progress, providing feedback, and coordinating training ● Supports preparation of the annual financial audit ● Ensures accurate general ledger coding and reporting in accordance with OCAS requirements ● Manages balance sheet reconciliations and month-end close processes ● Prepares and reviews reclassification entries required for month-end close ● Processes year-end adjusting entries required for state and federal reporting ● Prepares and files required tax forms (1099s and 1042s) in compliance with IRS and Oklahoma Tax Commission requirements ● Provides back-up support for payroll accounting and reporting functions, including reconciliations, journal entries, and payroll reporting ● Reviews and maintains financial internal controls to ensure compliance with audit requirements ● Coordinates financial reporting system activities and works with ERP vendors to resolve issues and improve functionality ● Validates Board of Education reporting for encumbrances and expenditures ● Supports tracking, coding, encumbering, expensing, and reporting of bond funds ● Performs other duties consistent with the scope of the position as assigned Customer Contacts: ● ● Internal: Direct reports (Staff Accountants, Accounting Clerks, Accounts Payable Supervisor), Controller, Payroll, Board of Education, and district staff ● ● External: ERP vendors, IRS, Oklahoma Tax Commission, external auditors, and other vendors Supervisory Responsibility: ● Oversees six (6) direct reports: Staff Accountant (3), Accounting Clerk (2), Accounts Payable Supervisor (1) ● Provides input on hiring decisions, conducts formal performance evaluations, and administers corrective action Working and Physical Conditions: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this position. Exposure to the following conditions may range from rare to frequent based on circumstances and factors that may not be predictable.  ● Work is performed primarily in a classroom and school environment ● Requires frequent standing, walking, and movement throughout the school day ● Requires the ability to sit, stand, bend, and move between classrooms and school spaces ● Requires the ability to communicate effectively in person, by phone, and through electronic communication systems ● May require lifting, carrying, or moving instructional materials and classroom supplies ● Requires regular use of computers and instructional technology ● May involve occasional evening or weekend activities for school events, family engagement, or professional responsibilities ● May involve exposure to typical school environment conditions, including noise levels and high student interaction Tulsa Public Schools is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team of individuals who contribute to the district's mission with their talents, skills, and energy. Tulsa Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin , sex, sexual orientation, gender expression , gender identity, pregnancy , disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, age , or any other classification protected by applicable law. Tulsa Public Schools also provides reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If you need accommodation during the application process, please contact the district's ADA Coordinator at ada@tulsaschools.org. You can also direct your request for accommodation in writing via mail to the Tulsa Public Schools Education Service Center, Attn: ADA Coordinator, 3027 S. New Haven Ave., Tulsa, OK 74114-6131.