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Grand Blanc Community Schools · 4 months ago

Shared Business Services Staff Accountant

Flint, MI

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$23.84/hr - $32.64/hr

5+ years exp

Grand Blanc Community Schools is committed to fostering a positive and supportive culture for its staff and students. The Shared Business Services Staff Accountant will support local school districts by performing various accounting functions, with an emphasis on payroll processing and financial reporting.

Education Management

Responsibilities

Assists business services staff in various accounting procedures for the constituent assigned district

May be simultaneously responsible for multiple business office functions such as retirement reconciliation and reporting, payroll audits and correspondence, fringe benefit reconciliation accounts receivable, accounts payable, grant monitoring, and general ledger as well as preparing financial reports, as assigned by the immediate supervisor, with an emphasis on payroll processing

Works as a team member to review and verify reports, prepare deposits, reconcile accounts, prepare check reconciliations, and develop spreadsheets

Utilize Microsoft Excel, SchoolsOPEN software, and other applications to enter and receive information such as financial and/or personnel data

May assist the immediate supervisor with the maintenance of assigned district(s) staff list for budget, payroll processing, and other reporting needs

Responsible for reviewing, understanding, and implementing assigned district(s) collective bargaining agreements and other employment contracts as they relate to assigned functions

Works with constituent district personnel in the preparation of payroll data, financial data, and statistical reports, as requested by the supervisor

Balances various accounting procedures

Processes and enacts bank transactions

Provides business/management technical assistance to the local districts

Assists in the development of computerized reports and presentations

Consistently models Win-Win leadership

Assists in the preparation of special projects

Composes and prepares correspondence

Performs other related duties in the department as assigned

Qualification

Accounting principlesPayroll processingFinancial reportingSchoolsOPEN softwareMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft WordPowerPoint presentationsProblem-solvingInterpersonal communicationTime management

Required

Associate's degree in accounting, business management or related field required

Coursework (minimum of twelve semester hours) beyond the associate's degree in advanced accounting, economics, finance, math, and/or statistics required

Demonstrated successful work experience in school finance or school payroll may be considered as part of the coursework requirement

Completion of Michigan School Business Officials Payroll Specialist Track required within three (3) years from date of hire in the position required

Minimum five years related work experience in accounting, budget development, and/or payroll required

Required to pass proficiency testing in Microsoft Word and Excel at the beginner skill level

Business math, spelling and typing (45 wpm) required

Ability to solve problems, manage multiple tasks, demonstrate effective time management skills, meet deadlines, and produce accurate work

Ability to relate effectively with others through oral and written communication

Strong teamwork, interpersonal communication, and problem-solving skills

Punctuality and good attendance are requirements for the position

Ability to work a flexible workday, work week and work year

Demonstrated mental/physical ability and stamina for meeting the essential duties of the position

Discretion with confidential information

Ability to maintain a poised and professional image at all times

Ability to exercise good judgment and make decisions in accordance with board policies and administrative guidelines

Thorough knowledge of accounting principles

Ability to develop spreadsheets

Ability to work with an integrated accounting system with the specific understanding of the effects on transactions and their impact on the financial records