Business Service Accountant

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Job Description

Bachelor's degree in Accounting preferred; minimum Associates Degree

Previous experience in a Michigan public school district

Strong computer skills; proficient in developing and using high-level Excel spreadsheets

Solid accounting and analytical skills, with high attention to detail

Knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, purchasing, payroll, and personnel processing

Experience with year-end accounting transactions and preparing for year-end audit

Experience in handling highly confidential information

Proficiency in establishing and maintaining sound internal control policies

Outstanding organizational and time management skills

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Proficient with data processing procedures and computer applications, specifically Microsoft Office Suite products (Excel a necessity), email and internet

Ability to perform duties with awareness of district requirements and policies

Communication skills using tact, courtesy, and consistent professionalism with personnel, students, parents and the general public

Ability to work cooperatively with other employees in a team setting

Openness to continuous change and process improvements and efficiencies

Neat in appearance and present a professional image

Act as a forward-thinker, anticipate problems and offer creative ideas and solutions

Excellent attendance and high moral character

High level of motivation, enthusiasm and organizational abilities

Self-directed; ability to work with minimal supervision

Job Responsibilities

Receiving, recording, reconciling, and depositing for annual property tax collections for all funds

Receiving, recording, reconciling and depositing all receipts for district funds

Handling general ledger transactions for all district funds

Handling general banking issues, including funds transfers, and related reporting

Completing monthly bank reconciliations for school district accounts

Enters monthly journal entries and completes month end closing process

Maintaining chart of accounts in accordance with Bulletin 1022 "Michigan School Accounting Manual"

Invoicing for federal, state and local grants

Distribute Substitute Costs

Preparing monthly financial reports for Board of Education

Monitoring and updating district cash flows

Assists in developing, implementing and evaluating internal control systems and procedures necessary to assure the application of generally accepted accounting practices within the district

Prepares required/necessary financial reports to county, state and federal agencies

Assisting with year-end financial and grant audits

Back up to Payroll & Accounts Payable

Other duties as assigned