Program Associate I - Accountant

Job Title

Position Title: Program Associate I - Accountant

Location: Treasury Department, Business Division, Office of Finance

Salary: $70,398 - $93,312

Reports to: Assistant Director - Treasury

Bargaining Unit: OSAS

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Telecommuting Eligibility: Eligible for telecommuting up to 40% (two days per week)

In accordance with the Agreement between the Organization of School Administrators and supervisors and the Detroit Public School Community District the following vacancy is announced:

Position Summary:

The Accountant-Treasury will work with the General Accounting and Budget teams and other stakeholders. The position supports our efforts to ensure that the annual budget is financially responsible and to manage cash flows, aligned with district priorities and organized around the needs of schools and DPSCD students.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, preferably accounting or finance, from an accredited college or university required

• Must present evidence of a minimum of four (4) years of full-time work experience in a computerized accounting environment. Familiarity with computer hardware and software accounting applications preferred.

• Must present evidence of developing and implementing multi-million-dollar budgets and audit preparation responsibilities.

• Must be physically able to perform the duties and responsibilities outlined with or without accommodations.

• An exemplary attendance record is required.

Under the direction of the Senior Director, the accountant will have the following key responsibilities:

• Prepare daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual cash flow schedules.

• Process online banking transactions daily.

• Provide assistance to schools and central office divisions with banking needs, as required.

• Assist in the preparation of periodic and annual financial reports.

• Schedule and coordinate armored car service for schools and departments.

• Prepare interim and annual financial reports to be submitted to the District and various governmental agencies.

• Prepare claims and invoices for payments incurred by the assigned school.

• Maintain communications and rapport with personnel in other departments and divisions.

• Maintain district-prescribed records of all financial transactions.

• Assist in completing special studies and analyses.

• Process payments in settlement of debts incurred by the Detroit Public Schools Community District.

• Train and supervise school bookkeepers.

• Utilize computer-driven practices for recording and maintaining financial records.

• Maintain district-prescribed ledgers.

• Fulfill other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Senior Director

Core Competencies:

Ideal candidates will demonstrate the following:

• Accuracy: perform work accurately and thoroughly

• Integrity and clarity in all communications and interactions

• Accountability: accept responsibility for personal actions

• Strong analytical, critical-thinking and organizational skills

• Able to work independently and manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously

• Able to thrive in a fast-paced and achievement-oriented environment

• Strong problem-solving and project management skills

• Demonstrated ability to learn quickly and take initiative

• Willingness to complete all necessary tasks to contribute to the success of a dynamic team committed to a new future for Detroit education

• Able to build and cultivate relationships with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders, as applicable

• Customer orientation: Able to take care of customer needs while following procedures

• Personal alignment with the District's mission, vision and core values

Specialized Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Must be able to provide evidence of preparing and monitoring budgets, audits, financial statement and analyzing accounts and processing online transactions with banks.

• Experience preparing daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual cash flows and knowledge of cash flow preparation for borrowing purposes, including multiple years, required.

• Familiar with computer hardware and software accounting applications. Knowledge of Microsoft Office is a must including advanced knowledge and application of Microsoft Excel.

Security Clearance:

Internal Applicants

If you are a current Detroit Public Schools Community District employee, you do not have to submit to a new security clearance, unless your new role requires a different type of criminal background check.

External Applicants

In alignment with Michigan law, if you are hired to fill a position, you will be required to submit to a Detroit Public Schools Community District criminal background check. Information regarding required background checks will be shared at point of hire.¿

Method of Application:

Applicants must apply through the online application system. Only applications submitted through the online application system will be considered for any posted position and all applications require a resume to be considered.

Successful candidates are required to submit official transcript(s) at point of offer to hire. It is the applicant's responsibility to provide all documentation (including copies) as requested.

Applicants requesting assistance during the application process should contact the Office of Human Resources via email at recruitment@detroitk12.org or phone at (313) 873-6897.

DPSCD does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability and/or religion. Contact the Civil Rights Coordinator for more information at (313) 240-4377 or detroitk12.org/compliance.