Staff Accountant

Midland, MI - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 18-10-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Title: Staff AccountantExemption Status/Test:Exempt

Reports to: Dir of Business and HR Services Pay Grade: P2

Department: Business Services Status: Full time

EDUCATION: Bachelors in Accounting (Preferred)

QUALIFICATIONS:

Personal Characteristics and skills:

Exercise initiative
Punctual
Efficient and productive time utilization
Effective work organization
High quality of work
Maintain confidentiality
Friendly and helpful attitude toward other employees and clients
Ethical conduct
Demonstrate exceptional command of written and oral English correct punctuation capitalization and spelling.
Skillful in word processing spreadsheets and database management.
Knowledgeable and experience in email and network systems.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

In this capacity the Staff Accountant shall be directly responsible to the Director Business Services with the following specific duties:

Create and print invoices and monthly statements for the business office and ESC district services.

Reconcile accounts receivable balances and the general ledger.

Communicate directly with vendors to collect past-due and outstanding debt.

Create payment authorizations purchase orders and contracts as needed.

Submit Texas Sales Tax reports and payments.

Arrange travel accommodations and transportation.

Order office supplies for Business Services.

Manage the Region 18 Consortiums job application system including troubleshooting and answering questions from applicants participating districts references etc. Correspond directly with software representatives as needed.

Assist with accounts payable as needed including review check preparation and mailing.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Enter financial transactions into the computer system and balance the entries. At the end of each reporting period close books and file reports.

Enter payables print checks verify computer-written checks with backup documents and vendor mailing address as per invoice and mail the checks the same day or earliest possible time (next day).

Enter initial budget and budget amendments and verify accuracy.

Import and print workshop system (MIS) invoices.

Process all invoice work orders into the Accounts Receivable System and mail or distribute invoices to Center departments and customers on a weekly basis.

Maintain supporting documents for all Accounts Receivable and balance Accounts Receivable monthly.

File Accounts Receivable invoices/backup and school district purchase orders.

Record/file cash receipts and journal entries.

Train district business officials and staff on finance procedures if necessary.

Other duties as assigned.

JOB DEMANDS:

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals

Posture: Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping pushing/pulling and twisting

Motion: Repetitive hand motions including frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching

Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)

Environment: May work prolonged or irregular hours; occasional statewide travel and out-of-state travel

Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions maintain emotional control under stress

Required Experience:

Staff IC

Job Title: Staff AccountantExemption Status/Test:ExemptReports to: Dir of Business and HR Services Pay Grade: P2Department: Business Services Status: Full timeEDUCATION: Bachelors in Accounting (Preferred)QUALIFICATIONS: Personal Characteristics and skills:Exercise initiativ...