Accountant & HR Coordinator

International School of Texas

Position Title: Accountant & HR CoordinatorPosition Type: Full-time, on siteStart Date: ImmediateCompensation: Dependent on qualifications and experience

About the International School of Texas

In September 2013, 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.  IB World Schools share a common philosophy—a commitment to high-quality, challenging, international education—that we believe is important for our students. 

Our Core Values: Respect | Integrity | Confidence | Intellect | Service

The International School of Texas is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Overview

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.

This unique role offers an opportunity to strengthen core accounting skills in a supportive, small-team environment and contribute directly to the financial health of the business.

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 update individual billing accounts
• Assist with cash management and perform bank reconciliations
• Maintain general ledger, support month-end close process including journal entries, accruals, GL account reconciliations
• Prepare and analyze accurate financial statements (income statement, balance sheet, cash flow)
• Support budget preparation and reforecasting
• 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  

The International School of Texas is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to support their participation in the application and hiring process, as well as in the performance of essential job functions.