Accountant

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Provide support to the Finance Department by analyzing, performing and monitoring accounting transactions, preparing monthly financial statements and other required financial reports, assisting with the development and management of the budget, and supporting both internal and year-end audit processes. This position requires an organized professional with the ability to execute at a high level with independence, thoroughness and accuracy. This position reports to the Director of Finance and works closely with the Payroll/Benefits Coordinator, Accounts Payable Secretary, HR Secretary, and Federal Programs Financial Specialist.

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS:

• Associates Degree in Accounting or Finance, with recent accounting experience. Bachelor’s Degree is preferred.
• Experience with K-12 public school fund accounting preferred.
• Accounts payable experience a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite required.
• Experience with WCRESA SMART software preferred.
• Ability to work independently, solve problems, and make good decisions in accordance with established policies and procedures required.
• Ability to communicate cooperatively and effectively with staff and external entities required.
• Ability to exercise discretion regarding confidential information required.
• Ability to manage busy workload, multiple projects and meet deadlines required.

RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES:

• Process financial transactions of the district including draw down grant funds, receipts, disbursements, journal entries, general ledger maintenance and reconciliations.
• Prepare bank deposits and record all bank transactions.
• Perform month end closing activities, reconcile liability accounts monthly, and prepare monthly financial statements.
• Reconcile bank accounts monthly.
• Assist in preparation and monitoring of annual budgets and periodic budget amendments.
• Record and reconcile cash transactions related to student activity accounts.
• Serve as backup for the accounts payable function.
• Assist with preparing various financial reports as requested by the Director of Finance including but not limited to: Quarterly Medicaid cost reports, annual FID, SE4094, SE4096, Maintenance of Effort, Final Expenditure Reports.
• Perform year end closing activities and post accrual journal entries.
• Prepare schedules, gather information and assist auditors as needed.
• Must attend WCRESA workshops related to Finance.
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Finance.

REPORTS TO: Director of Finance

Terms of Employment: 52 Weeks, 40 hours per week

Salary: In accordance with the AFSCME Local 257 Collective Bargaining Agreement

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.95 - $24.83 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• 457(b)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 3 years

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus opportunities

Experience:

• Accounting: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• CPA (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Hamtramck, MI 48212 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Hamtramck, MI 48212: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $23 - $25