- Stays abreast of federal, state, local and district statutes, policies, regulations and procedures for school finance as related to accounting role
- Assist in the accounting process for all funds
- Review appropriateness of invoices submitted for payment ensuring expenses are allowable
- Enter and process accounts payable batch payments weekly
- Manages void checks in accounting system and through bank
- Resolve positive pay items through bank
- Assist in providing disbursement totals for daily cash flow management
- Process utility payment and maintain spreadsheet of costs by building
- Manages vendor maintenance in accounting system
- Fill out tax exempt forms and W-9s for district when requested by vendors for the Director to sign
- Work with new vendors or vendors requesting tax forms from district to ensure the district has the updated W-9 and vendor information for their records
- Review vendor annual payments and complete 1099s for district
- Complete Michigan Unclaimed Property reporting for district annually
- Submits monthly check register to the Deputy Superintendent of Business and Operations, Director of Finance and the technology department for the district transparency page
- Timesheet entry
- Payment of ORS and City of Detroit Payroll Taxes
- Completion of 941 reconciliation quarterly and submit payment if necessary
- Process final pay numbers to ORS
- Prepare and record journal entries as required
- Assists with technology enhancements and updates to accounting software
- Assists with audits and preparation of financial statements
- Communicates with federal, state and local agencies as needed
- Assist in completion and submission of data needed for all state mandated reports, including Annual Financial Report (FID), Special Education Cost Report, Center Program Cost Reports, Medicaid Outreach, Transportation Financial Report, and others
- Performs other duties as assigned by the Executive Director
- Minimum 21 semester hours of college level accounting courses
- Demonstrated ability to manage department work flow with an emphasis on customer service and timeliness
- Experience and proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Word
- Strong analytical, research and mathematical aptitude
- Work well in team environments
- Excellent organization skills
- Dependable and able to handle confidential information with discretion
- Effective communication skills, both written and verbal
- MSBO Certification required within 3 years of hire (district paid)
- Must meet the State standards for a clear criminal history and provide mandated fingerprint clearance
- Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, Accounting or related field, preferred
- Three (3) years of experience in public school accounting, finance and/or grant administration
- Experience with WRESA SMART
- MSBO Certification preferred upon hire
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- Internal Candidates: Email your cover letter and resume to:
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Accountant - Monticello, United States - Wayne County Schools Employment Network
Description
Position Type:Non-Instructional Supervisors & Professionals/Accountant
Date Posted:
3/27/2024
Location:
Administration Building, Central Office
Closing Date:
Until filled*
District:
Grosse Pointe Public Schools Summary
The Accountant is responsible for assisting with the district's accounting and reporting requirements. Completes accounting related responsibilities, time sheet entry, payroll tax processing, ORS retirement reporting, and assists with audits. Continually evaluates accountant role processes to ensure effective and appropriate utilization of district resources recommending changes where appropriate.
Key Responsibilities and Duties
Required:
Read and interpret documents such as procedure manuals Write routine reports and correspondence. Speak effectively before groups of people. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
Mathematical Skills
Calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, and percentages Apply concepts of basic algebra.
Reasoning Skills
Apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form Deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situation.
Other Skills and Abilities
Develop effective working relationships with co-workers and staff. Perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies Operate standard office equipment. Must be punctual, dependable and work with accuracy Maintain confidentiality of employee records. Perform outstanding customer service.
Work Conditions
Physical Demands. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, operate a computer and payroll stuffing machine, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, such as payroll reports. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and depth perception. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work Environment. The noise level in this environment is usually quiet. Positions demands meeting deadlines with severe time constraints. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
FTE / Schedule
Full-time 1.0 FTE, 12-months per year, In-person
Monday - Thursday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, and Friday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm.
Some evenings for special events.
Pay Range
$47,510 - $60,504 (if annualized)
This range is in accordance with the District's NIS employment relationship policy.
Starting salary will depend on the incumbent's education and experience.
Additionally, the District offers a comprehensive benefits package to all eligible employees.
Reports To
Executive Director of Finance & Operations
Posting Dates
3/27/2024 - Until filled
First consideration given to applications received by 4/5/2024.
Method of Application
Application Materials:
The Grosse Pointe Public School System, a leader in public education for over 100 years, serves approximately 6,500 students from all five Grosse Pointe communities and portions of Harper Woods. Our district is composed of seven elementary schools, three middle schools, two high schools, an early childhood center, and a community campus. We are committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a talented and diverse staff that supports, nurtures, and grows all learners in our district.
Please note that this information is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position. This description is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities, nor all of the necessary qualifications to perform the work.
