Job Position: Accountant

Do you like challenges? Are you looking to help build systems in the business office to support the work of a school district? Are you efficient, flexible and willing to help teach others how to grow and improve?

Description:

Under the supervision of the Executive Director of Business and Operations, the accountant will perform: technical accounting functions; assist with budget preparation and adjustments; prepare cash flow projections; review and monitor district funds, and perform other duties as assigned.

Essential Job Functions:

• Review accounting clerk’s daily transactions (check runs, cash receipts, journal postings.)
• Record revenues and routine monthly journal entries.
• Monitor and manage accounts receivable.
• Monitor bank activity and record cash transactions.
• Prepare all bank reconciliations.
• Manage AS400 general ledger system security and account number generation in accordance with Michigan Public School Accounting Manual. Manage year end AS400 transitions.
• Assist with/prepare adjusting journal entries in preparation for the annual financial audit.
• Prepare periodic financial reports for Board of Education and state (grants, FID, Special Education, Transportation).
• Assist with property tax reconciliation.
• Assist with grant budgeting, reimbursements, and reporting.
• Communicate routine decisions and administrative procedures in the absence of the supervisor.
• Other projects as assigned by the Director of Business.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, or related field. Holds, or is eligible to attain, Michigan School Business Officials certification. 3-5 years of progressive accounting experience preferred.
• Experience in computerized accounting software, AS400 system experience preferred. Basic computer skills including: Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work independently and make decisions in accordance with established policies and regulations.
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written. Must have strong human relation skills- polite, courteous, and tactful to staff and the community.
• Maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Director of Business Office/Human Resource Office may find appropriate and acceptable.

Supervisor: Executive Director of Business and Operations

Salary Range: $60,000 - $75,000, State Retirement Benefits, BCBS Health Insurance, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance.

Selection Procedure: By Committee