Kalamazoo Public Schools · 1 month ago
Accounting Supervisor
Kalamazoo, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$65K/yr - $78K/yr
2+ years expKalamazoo Public Schools is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Accounting Supervisor. The Accounting Supervisor will oversee the accounting functions in the general business area of Business and Finance, supervising staff and ensuring effective financial management.
Primary/Secondary Education
Responsibilities
Oversees cash deposit processing, accounts receivable billings and accounts payable functions
Supervises the activities of the Accountant and Accounts Payable Clerks
Works with district staff and parent groups to establish and maintain student/school activity funds
Co-manages district banking functions
Oversees credit card processing
Maintains the district web store, trains district users and oversees related accounting entries
Responsible for month and year end closing procedures, sales tax reporting/payment, and the issuance of 1099’s
Prepares program budgets and cost reports as required for various agencies
Completes annual internal audits of district programs
Assists with the management of the purchasing card system
Prepares and/or reviews monthly bank reconciliations
Reconciles general ledger accounts and prepares necessary accounting entries with appropriate audit trail
Responsible for various audit workpapers and assisting auditors, with district’s financial records
Assists Business Office and district personnel with identifying, analyzing and solving accounting problems/questions
Provides training on accounting procedures and the financial system to district staff
Develops and enforces district accounting policies and procedures
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration with a major in accounting or equivalent experience
Minimum of two years performing detailed accounting functions
Evidence of a working knowledge of data processing
Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Suites
Ability to work independently and effectively in stressful situations, with a high level of organizational and problem solving skills
Excellent communication skills
Maintains integrity and ethical approach to duties and responsibilities
Evidence of a desirable work record (high accuracy, low absenteeism, flexibility and good performance)
Preferred
Prior experience working with large data processing systems
Previous school district accounting experience
Successful experience in a multicultural urban educational setting
MSBO certification for Business Office Specialist or higher
Company
Kalamazoo Public Schools
KPS is a vibrant, progressive district with a focus on student achievement and caring educators who empower all students to nurture their dreams.
Founded in 1924Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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