Accounting Clerk

Mid-Michigan Area Public Schools Consortium

Job Location:

Flint, MI - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Type:
Business Services/Business Office Clerk

Date Posted:
9/10/2025

Location:
Carman-Ainsworth Administration

District:
Carman-Ainsworth Community Schools

For full consideration all interested and qualified candidates should apply by sending a resume either by email to or by mail to: Human Resources Carman-Ainsworth Community Schools G-3475 W. Court Street Flint MI 48532 no later than 4 p.m. on Tuesday September 30 2025.

Accounting Clerk

Reports To
Assistant Superintendent
Business Manager

Supervises
N/A

Job Purpose and Focus
To develop positive relationships with co-workers other employees governmental agencies vendors and the general public to furnish information carry out transactions problem solve report and carry out performance responsibilities. Completes basic bookkeeping and accounting tasks.

Essential Qualifications and Requirements

Bachelors degree in accounting or business preferred
Two or more years experience in accounting and bookkeeping preferably with a K-12 school district
Ability to type with speed and accuracy
Ability to operate standard office machines computers and communication equipment
Working knowledge of Windows-based software especially spread sheets e.g. MS Excel Word PowerPoint
Ability to follow general office procedures prioritize work meet deadlines and demonstrate effective organizational skills
Ability to communicate follow instructions problem solve and work well with others.
Ability to exercise tact and discretion in relations with district personnel and the general public
Ability to exercise good judgment in evaluating situations and making decisions
Ability to meet deadlines
Willingness to keep abreast of changing technologies and to assume new responsibilities required by the introduction of new services and equipment
Ability to maintain regular attendance
Ability to develop and maintain record keeping systems and procedures

Essential Functions and Representative Duties

Prepare local state and federal reports.
Record all receipts and journal entries for the school district.
Perform all banking transactions
Reconcile all bank accounts of the district with the exception of school activity accounts
Prepare invoices as appropriate and in a timely manner
Maintain all necessary files for invoices records reports and schedules disposal of outdated information in accordance with record retention guidelines
Prepare required monthly financial statements subject to approval of the Assistant Superintendent and distribute these to the Board of Education
Record budget transfers and adjustments
Maintain and monitor accounts receivable to insure funds are collected on a timely basis
Prepare and distribute financial reports to building and department administrators and other appropriate staff
Maintain Fixed Asset Accounting System
Prepare financial reports and analysis as required
Assist in the preparation for the annual audit
Assist with budget preparation
Performs duties as requested by the Assistant Superintendent.

Terms of Employment
Salary and fringe benefits in accordance with the current CMOPP Collective Bargaining Agreement with The Board of Education. This is a level I position ($15.48/hr. - $27.78/hr.) for 40 hours a week 52 weeks a year.

Work Environment
Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment. There is limited exposure to physical risk. Requires some repetitive motions and sedentary work.

Evaluation/Performance Measurements

Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the Boards policy on Evaluation of Support Personnel. Criteria for performance include but are not limited to:

Attendance record
Data utilization
Human interactions
Participation in specific training or workshop opportunities
Demonstration of interpersonal time conflict and stress management skills
Production and efficiency related to job duties

Intent and Function of Position Descriptions

Job descriptions assist organizations in ensuring that the hiring process is fairly administered and that qualified employees are selected. They are also essential to an effective appraisal system and related promotion transfer layoff and termination decisions.

All descriptions reflect essential functions and basic duties. Peripheral tasks have been excluded. Requirements skills and abilities are the minimal standards required to successfully perform the no instance should the duties responsibilities and requirements delineated be interpreted as all-inclusive. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as appropriate in keeping with collective bargaining agreements and law.

Carman-Ainsworth Community Schools does not discriminate on the bases of race color national origin sex (including sexual orientation and transgender identity) disability age religion height weight marital or family status military status ancestry genetic information or any other legally protected characteristic in its programs and activities including employment opportunities. The district shall comply with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination including but not limited to Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 42 U.S.C. 2000d. et seq.; and 42 U.S.C 2000e et seq.; The Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990 42 U.S.C. 1210 et seq.; The Handicappers Civil Rights Act MCL 37.1101 et seq.; and The Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act MCL 37.2101 Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) 29 U.S.C. 621 et seq.

Position Type:Business Services/Business Office ClerkDate Posted:9/10/2025Location:Carman-Ainsworth AdministrationDistrict:Carman-Ainsworth Community SchoolsFor full consideration all interested and qualified candidates should apply by sending a resume either by email to or by mail to: Human Resour...

Position Type:
Business Services/Business Office Clerk

Date Posted:
9/10/2025

Location:
Carman-Ainsworth Administration

District:
Carman-Ainsworth Community Schools

Bachelors degree in accounting or business preferred
Two or more years experience in accounting and bookkeeping preferably with a K-12 school district
Ability to type with speed and accuracy
Ability to operate standard office machines computers and communication equipment
Working knowledge of Windows-based software especially spread sheets e.g. MS Excel Word PowerPoint
Ability to follow general office procedures prioritize work meet deadlines and demonstrate effective organizational skills
Ability to communicate follow instructions problem solve and work well with others.
Ability to exercise tact and discretion in relations with district personnel and the general public
Ability to exercise good judgment in evaluating situations and making decisions
Ability to meet deadlines
Willingness to keep abreast of changing technologies and to assume new responsibilities required by the introduction of new services and equipment
Ability to maintain regular attendance
Ability to develop and maintain record keeping systems and procedures

Essential Functions and Representative Duties

Prepare local state and federal reports.
Record all receipts and journal entries for the school district.
Perform all banking transactions
Reconcile all bank accounts of the district with the exception of school activity accounts
Prepare invoices as appropriate and in a timely manner
Maintain all necessary files for invoices records reports and schedules disposal of outdated information in accordance with record retention guidelines
Prepare required monthly financial statements subject to approval of the Assistant Superintendent and distribute these to the Board of Education
Record budget transfers and adjustments
Maintain and monitor accounts receivable to insure funds are collected on a timely basis
Prepare and distribute financial reports to building and department administrators and other appropriate staff
Maintain Fixed Asset Accounting System
Prepare financial reports and analysis as required
Assist in the preparation for the annual audit
Assist with budget preparation
Performs duties as requested by the Assistant Superintendent.