Accountant, Financial Reporting, Financial Compliance

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s Degree preferred.
• CPA or MSBO CFO Certification preferred.
• Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in fund accounting or school/government audits.
• Supervisory experience preferred.

• Work with multiple local school district administrations.
• Prepare and maintain financial statements, budgets, and reports.
• Prepare detailed payroll budgeting schedules to assist management in budgeting goals and staffing needs.
• Assist in developing cost formula allowances and recommending cost-effective policies.
• Monitor local, state and federal grants to ensure funds are spent within grant contract guidelines.
• Ensure transactions are properly recorded and entered into the accounting system.
• Assist in coordinating an annual independent audit of financial operations, procedures and policies.
• Assist personnel in grant application processes with budget and payroll data.
• Ensure general ledger is maintained accurately for final reporting purposes.
• Develop and maintain long- and short-range goals for the finance and payroll department.
• Assist in preparation for the annual financial audit.
• Review procedures and prepare internal audit reports in compliance with state and local policy.

• Knowledge of / experience with computerized accounting programs.
• Advanced knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Knowledge of governmental accounting requirements and payroll laws.
• Experience in preparing and maintaining accounting spreadsheets and utilizing accounting software packages.
• Ability to review and interpret financial data.
• Ability to prepare financial statements and financial reports.
• Strong accounting, payroll, and bookkeeping skills.
• Ability to consistently and reliably perform all duties of the position.

Compensation: commensurate with degree and/or experience, plus full benefits.

Reports to:

Chief Financial Officer.

Charlevoix-Emmet Intermediate School District is an equal opportunity employer. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, creed, age, religion, sex, height, weight, marital status, or disabling condition in employment. No person shall be denied employment solely because of any disability which is unrelated to the individual’s ability to perform the essential functions and duties of the job or without accommodation.

Under state law, a person with a disability condition may not allege a failure to accommodate a disabling condition unless the employer knew or reasonably should have known that an accommodation was needed.