District Accountant

SUMMARY

Under the direct supervision of the Executive Director for Finance & Operations, and in accordance with established policies and procedures, the District Accountant performs a variety of tasks necessary to support financial and business operations for the District.

The District Accountant is responsible for maintaining the county special program budgets, reports, and monitors all related expenditures. Additionally, this position will perform accounting, budgeting and data analysis.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Reconcile Fringe Benefits monthly and prepare benefit payments.
• Assist with open enrollment.
• Assist with preparation of various district finance reports; ensure all reports meet Local, State, and Federal requirements.
• Assist with annual financial audit workpapers.
• Perform banking activities as assigned, including, but not limited to, daily monitoring and reconciliation of ACH deposits and bank reconciliations.
• Participate in districtwide budget process.
• Perform accounting support for business services districts
• Assist in the maintenance of current chart of accounts.
• Process payroll for business service district, including payroll file maintenance, quarterly 941s and state/local returns.
• Other duties as assigned.

The listed tasks are intended to describe the nature and level of work being performed by a person in this position. This is not an exhaustive list of all job duties performed nor is it expected that all positions will be assigned every duty.

QUALIFICATIONS

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS (If Applicable):

Required

• None

Desired

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• Michigan School Business Officials CFO or other business related certification

EDUCATION, TRAINING & EXPERIENCE:

Required

• One of the following:

o Possession of a bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration or a related field with at least 27 hours in accounting.

o Possession of an associate’s degree in accounting AND not less than three (3) years of experience in a public school finance, including payroll.

Desired

• Possession of a master’s degree in accounting, business administration or a related field.
• Four (4) or more years of progressively more responsible accounting experience in a public school.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Considerable knowledge of the methods and processes of public finance and accounting.
• Considerable knowledge of payroll taxes and fringe benefits, including the Michigan Public School Employees’ Retirement system
• Knowledge of statutes, rules regulations, policies and procedures governing Michigan public school financing.
• Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking and the analysis and reporting of financial data.
• Considerable skill in the use of technology to create complex spreadsheets and databases, enter and manipulate data and generate reports/documents.
• Skill working with financial data and complex financial calculations and formulas.
• Skill in preparing and presenting financial information to a variety of audiences.
• Skill in process development and improvement.
• Ability to make decisions based upon data gathered, interpreted and integrated from multiple sources.
• Ability to maintain close attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy.
• Ability to identify and resolve discrepancies in data reports.
• Ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships with staff and external stakeholders.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of audiences both orally and in writing.
• Ability to exercise discretion and confidentiality in dealing with all stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and within teams to accomplish identified goals and strategies.

PHYSICAL EFFORT & WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Sitting – possibility of long periods of time
• Standing/Walking/Bending/Stooping – infrequent, consistent with typical office environment.
• Lifting – minimal

SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS

• Position may require pre-employment skills testing.
• Position may require occasional work evenings and weekends.
• Position requires the employee to provide his/her own transportation for job related travel.
• Position requires regular and predictable attendance at the workplace.

Eaton RESA does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and transgender identify), disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, genetic information, or any other legally protected category (collectively “Protected Classes”), in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities. In addition, arrangements can be made to ensure that the lack of English language proficiency is not a barrier to admission or participation. Civil Rights Coordinators are located at 1790 E. Packard Hwy, Charlotte, Michigan to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and grievance procedures. Telephone (517) 543-5500.