DISTRICT: Accounting Coordinator II

DISTRICT:
Accounting Coordinator II, Full Time

Traverse City Area Public Schools TCAPS Administration Building
- Traverse City, Michigan

Starting Date: Jul 1, 2026

This position is an assignment within the district's Business Office. It is a full-time, full-year position with an anticipated start date July 1, 2026.

CLASSIFICATION: Non-Affiliated Administrator (AN)

Status: Full-Year, Full-Time (Salary, Exempt)

Contract: Non-Affiliated Administrator
- Contract Addendum A

Reports to: Director of Finance

This position is eligible for a degree and longevity stipend. Salary is prorated to start date based on a July 1
-June 30 contract year.

• Responsible for the District’s accounts receivable, including deposit preparation, data entry, invoicing, and returned checks.
• Reconciles bank account (capital projects investment and debt) balances to general ledger.
• Oversees local, state, and federal grant accounting requirements, including budget documentation for grant applications, general ledger maintenance, fund requests, expenditure reports, and other reports as required.
• Provides training and technical assistance for staff related to the Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) and nutritional requirements.
• Assists with budget preparation, documentation and implementation.
• Reviews site general ledger reports and prepares necessary journal adjustments.
• Assists with month-end and year-end closing of financial records.
• Responsible for Food Service accounting requirements, including budget preparation, general ledger maintenance, applications, school meal claims, profit and loss reporting, and other reports as required.
• Develops systems, improves procedures, and increases overall efficiency.
• Performs other duties as required.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent required.
• Experience in accounting, budgeting, data processing, word processing, spreadsheets and other office skills required.
• Working knowledge of Michigan School Accounting Manual and school district policies.
• Analytical and organizational abilities.
• Ability to deal with details and maintain accuracy.
• Interpersonal skills necessary to deal with diverse groups of people, including staff, students and members of the public.
• Ability to handle confidential information.

• Must be able to report on a regular and consistent basis to the office.
• Maintain consistent and punctual attendance.
• The person in this position needs to be able to move about the office setting, including stooping or crouching to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
• Regular use of computer and other office equipment (printer/copy machine, etc.)
• The ability to listen and effectively communicate, both written and orally, information and ideas to a diverse population.
• Ability to effectively discern information and formulate appropriate action(s).
• Ability to critically think and provide appropriate solutions.
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently in high stress or conflict situations.
• Occasionally moves boxes and office supplies weighing up to 20 lbs across the office for various needs.
• Ability to drive to various locations throughout the district.

This is a largely sedentary assignment, with most of the duties performed on a computer or phone in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Must be available for overtime and/or emergency overtime before and/or after regular scheduled workday, when necessary.

The individual selected for this position will be required to pass a criminal history background check.