Finance Specialist IV; AP/AR
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Accounting
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Finance & Banking
Job Description & How to Apply Below
District/Organization: Saginaw ISD
Position/Type: Other, internship
Salary: Administrative Non-Bargaining Salary Schedule Pay Grade G-14 $ 54,544 – $57,305; 6-month contract prorated based on step placement on the salary schedule
POSITION TITLE: Finance Specialist IV (AP/AR)
CLASSIFICATION: Administration / Non-Bargaining
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Temporary-to-Hire
DEPARTMENT: Finance and Business Operations
SALARY: Administrative Non-Bargaining Salary Schedule Pay Grade G-14 $ 54,544 – $57,305; 6-month contract prorated based on step placement on the salary schedule
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY: Under the supervision of the Business Managers and Director of Finance, this position is principally responsible for the Saginaw Intermediate School District’s accounts payable and accounts receivable functions and for processing District check runs. The position also supports the district’s broader operational and financial accounting functions, ensuring sound fiscal management and accurate cash flow reporting. This is a temporary-to-hire position;
continued employment in a permanent capacity is contingent on job performance during the temporary period and on the district’s ongoing needs.
- Process the full cycle of accounts payable: review, code, and enter invoices; verify approvals and supporting documentation; match purchase orders to invoices; and resolve discrepancies with vendors and departments.
- Prepare and process District check runs, including verifying payment batches, issuing checks and electronic payments, obtaining required signatures, and maintaining supporting payment records.
- Manage accounts receivable: invoice District receivables, record and apply cash receipts, monitor outstanding balances, and follow up on collections.
- Maintain vendor records, including W-9 documentation and 1099 reporting information.
- Perform month-end bank reconciliations.
- Reconcile accounts payable and accounts receivable subledgers to the general ledger.
- Serve as support and overflow for the accounts payable function and back up the payroll position as needed.
- Account for the financial transactions of the District. Compile and analyze financial information to prepare journal entries to general ledger accounts, documenting business transactions.
- Record District cash receipts and assist with recording and reconciliation of District banking activity.
- Assist the Finance Department with annual audit preparation, including accounts payable, receivable, and disbursement documentation.
- Respond to LEA questions on accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger issues, and support LEA accounts payable.
- Prepare monthly recaps of disbursements and receivables and send reports to leadership, as needed.
- Assist in preparing and submitting required reports to District officials.
- Assist the Grants Manager with grant-related transactions and cost questions as needed.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Ability to maintain a positive attitude in working with students, parents, staff, and community members.
- Assist the Finance Department when other employees are absent.
- Maintain confidentiality of financial, personnel, and District information.
- A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university is preferred. Education in accounting and previous work experience related to the essential job functions will be considered in lieu of a bachelor’s degree.
- Demonstrated experience in accounts payable and accounts receivable, including processing check runs, is required.
- Demonstrated ability to understand double-entry accounting and the theory of accounting systems.
- Extensive knowledge and ability to utilize Excel are required.
- Previous knowledge of Skyward software is desired.
- Ability to prioritize…
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