BookkeeperAccountant

Hazel Park, MI - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 55000 - 60000

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Type:
Administrative and Business Office Support/Bookkeeper

Date Posted:
11/3/2025

Location:
Hazel Park Schools Administration Building

District:
Hazel Park Schools

Hazel Park Schools
Job Title: Bookkeeper/Accountant
Reports To: Director of Business
Location: Administration Building
Work Year: 12-Month Full-Time

Salary $55000 - $60000 dependant on experience

Position Summary:

The Bookkeeper/Accountant supports the financial operations of the school district by maintaining accurate records of receipts expenditures and budgetary transactions in accordance with state and federal regulations district policies and generally accepted accounting principles. This position is responsible for reconciling accounts preparing financial reports assisting with payroll and grant accounting and supporting annual audits. The Bookkeeper/Accountant works closely with district administrators staff and external partners to ensure fiscal integrity compliance and efficient use of school resources.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Understanding of basic accounting/bookkeeping principles is required
Two years accounting or bookkeeping experience preferred
Ability to work with efficiency and accuracy
Demonstrated experience and proficiency with Excel/Google Sheets including the ability to write basic formulas and organize format and maintain data
Demonstrated experience and proficiency with Word/Google Docs
Experience working within a general ledger reporting system is required (BusinessPlus is preferred)
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail are required
Strong analytical skills are required
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as percentages decimals etc.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as procedure manuals
Ability to problem solve and propose potential solutions to identified issues
Ability to multi-task

Required Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent
Minimum of 2 years of bookkeeper experience preferably in a public school or municipal setting
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Google Workspace
Working knowledge GAAP
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Ability to manage sensitive information with professionalism and confidentiality
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to meet deadlines and work collaboratively with cross-functional teams

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Journal entry and cash receipt filing
Reviews transactions such as journal entries and cash receipts for reasonableness and records in the Districts accounting system
Scans and files journal entries and cash receipts in compliance with record retention requirements
Reconciles and maintains accounting records
Researches and processes electronic payments from the State of Michigan
Assists with the preparation of bank reconciliations including researching and resolving unreconciled transactions and maintaining outstanding check lists in accounting system
Initiates ACH/wire payments in banking system
Provides support and training to users of the accounting system (BusinessPlus)
Administers districts online payment systems
Reconciles and records activity from online payment systems with bank activity and records
transactions in accounting system
Downloads and posts districts purchasing card transactions verify reconciliation and supporting documentation
Assists with preparations of audit schedules as needed
Develops and maintains positive working relationships with team members
Maintains regular and reliable attendance
Assists with tracking and maintaining fixed assets
Other duties as necessary

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB

Must be present at the work site to perform duties
Must be able to manage stressful situations
Must be able to lead and manage groups of people and individuals
Must be able to communicate effectively
Must be able to build and maintain a safe environment
Must be able to meet the physical demands of the job including but not limited to: walking kneeling sitting on the floor rising from the floor bending and lifting at least 20 pounds

Position Type:Administrative and Business Office Support/BookkeeperDate Posted:11/3/2025Location:Hazel Park Schools Administration BuildingDistrict:Hazel Park SchoolsHazel Park Schools Job Title: Bookkeeper/Accountant Reports To: Director of Business Location: Administration Building Work Year: 12-M...