Accountant-In-Charge

POSITION: Accountant-In-Charge
LOCATION: Administration Building
BEGINNING: August 25 2025 or sooner if possible
STARTING SALARY: $65000 - $72000; commensurate based on experience education & skills
DIRECTLY REPORTS TO: Director of Finance

POSITION GOAL:
To support the effective management of the districts financial operations by ensuring accurate accounting compliance and resource optimization to maximize the impact of available financial resources on educational services.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education:
  B.S/B.A. in accounting finance or business administration required.
  
  

1. Training and Experience:
   School District experience is preferred. Experience as an accountant in business industry or nonprofit organizations is highly desirable. Supervisory experience preferred. Experience with state and federal programs including the use of NexSys and GEMS / MARS preferred.
   
   
2. Demonstrated Technical Skills:
   Computer literacy especially working with spreadsheets and financial statements; communication and presentation skills are highly desirable; accounting skills. Understanding of bank procedures investments (CDs treasury notes etc.) checking accounts and collateral is highly desirable.
   
   
3. Human Relations Skills:
   An ability to communicate effectively and relate positively with students parents staff and other members of the community.

PRIMARY PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Assist the Director of Finance with the comprehensive overall bookkeeping and accounting transactions as per the requirements of the district and is consistent with all applicable laws and Board of Education policies.
2. Maintain all records relative to the General Fund Debt Funds Student Activities Fund Building & Site Funds Capital Projects Fund and Food Service Fund.
3. Prepare monthly Balance Sheet reports for the General Fund Building and Site Funds and Food Service Fund.
4. Prepare weekly software generated budget updates on all funds and programs.
5. Reconcile bank statements each month with the appropriate banking institutions.
6. Reconcile purchase card statements each month.
7. Oversee posting and preparation of receipts and disbursements on a monthly basis.
8. Prepare monthly financial statements as requested by the Director of Finance.
9. Retrieve and organize financial records reports and data for the districts auditor.
10. Monitor the internal accounting process.
11. Receipt and deposit all monies for the school district.
12. Assist in the investment of funds as deemed appropriate by the Director of Finance.
13. Provide budgetary assistance and data as requested by the Director of Finance.
14. Submit Debt Retirement payments and obligations on time.
15. Disburse Student Activity and Debt Retirement Funds from approved requests by processing district checks.
16. Request State/Federal monies as required.
17. Maintain all records relative to various Federal/State programs.
18. Prepare and submit all financial program reports for federal state and Medicaid.
19. Prepare reports as requested by the Kent I.S.D.
20. Assist program administrators with data for mandated reports.
21. Performs other relevant duties as assigned by the Superintendent or their designee.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

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.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to walk sit use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms stoop kneel or crouch; talk or hear. The employee will occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

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.

The noise level in the work environment is usually low.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

Interested applicants can submit their application online @ include all transcripts certifications resumes and letters of reference.

DEADLINE DATE: August 1 2025 or until filled

Note to New Employees: Pursuant to PA 131 the selected candidate must receive clearance from the Michigan State Police Department prior to the offer of employment. The candidate is responsible for the background check fee.

It is the policy of the Board that no staff member or candidate for a position in this District on the basis of race color religion national origin sex sexual orientation gender identity or gender expression creed or ancestry age gender marital or family status height weight military status genetic information political belief or disability which does not impair an individuals ability to perform adequately in the individuals particular position or activity shall be discriminated against excluded from participation in denied the benefits of or otherwise be subjected to discrimination in any program or activity for which the Board is responsible or for which it receives financial assistance from the U.S. Department of Education.