Accountant & HR Coordinator

About the role

The International School of Texas (IST) is seeking a qualified Staff Accountant & HR Coordinator to join our administrative team. This role combines core accounting duties with hands-on HR support appropriate for a small organization. This position will report to the Chief Financial Officer and will be responsible for daily bookkeeping, reconciliations, and reporting while also assisting with payroll, benefits administration, and basic HR processes.

About The International School Of Texas

The International School of Texas was founded by a group of 13 brave parents who shared a common vision of an exceptional education for their children: one that is marked by free thought, equal opportunity, and the development of our core values of Respect, Integrity, Confidence, Intellect, and Service. Over the years that passed, IST quickly outgrew its initial location and moved into a newly completed campus west of Austin. In August of 2024, we opened the doors to our new, state-of-the-art campus in the rolling hills of Bee Cave, and we launched our first cohort of high school students. Since 2017, IST has been an authorized International Baccalaureate World School, currently offering the PYP and MYP. IST is a candidate school for the Diploma Programme.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field
• 3+ years of accounting or bookkeeping experience
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel and accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks)
• Attention to detail, with a controls-based mindset
• Self-motivated with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Highly organized, able to own, develop, and improve processes and manage multiple tasks
• Ability to handle confidential information and interact professionally with employees at all levels
• Commitment to IST’s core values

Preferred Skills And Experience

• CPA preferred
• Working knowledge of GAAP
• Experience with QuickBooks Online
• Experience with Veracross

General Responsibilities

• Review and process payments through Accounts Payable system
• Manage tuition billing system, create and maintain individual billing accounts
• Assist with cash management and perform bank reconciliations
• Maintain general ledger, support month-end and year-end close process including journal entries, accruals, GL account reconciliations
• Prepare and analyze accurate financial statements (income statement, balance sheet, cash flow)
• Support budget and forecast preparation
• Provide data for audits, tax filings, and annual report
• Develop and document standard operating procedures for accounting processes and recurring tasks
• Provide Human Resources support including payroll, posting open job positions, onboarding new employees, and addressing ad hoc staff needs
• Perform ad hoc projects and analyses as needed