Shared Business Services Staff Accountant

About Us

At Genesee Intermediate School District (GISD) were more than educators. We are innovators collaborators and community builders serving over 64000 students and 8500 educators across the region. Whether its general education special education or career technical education we lead with purpose and partnership to make a meaningful difference every day.

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Position Summary

The Shared Business Services Staff Accountant specifically supports local school districts and/or public school academies as part of the Shared Business Services team within the Business Services department. This position may perform multiple business office functions including but not limited to Michigan Public School Employees Retirement System (MPSERS) reconciliation and reporting general ledger reconciliation accounts payable accounts receivable financial support for grant awards fringe benefit reconciliation financial reporting as assigned by the immediate supervisor with an emphasis on payroll processing. This position also requires collaborative teamwork to review and verify reports prepare deposits reconcile accounts prepare check reconciliations and develop spreadsheets.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associates degree in accounting business management or related field required. Bachelors degree in accounting or business management preferred.
• Coursework (minimum of twelve semester hours) beyond the associates degree in advanced accounting economics finance math and/or statistics required.
• Demonstrated successful work experience in school finance or school payroll may be considered as part of the coursework requirement.
• Completion of Michigan School Business Officials Payroll Specialist Track required within three (3) years from date of hire in the position required.
• Minimum five years related work experience in accounting budget development and/or payroll required
• Experience with SchoolsOPEN software desirable.

Compensation & Benefits

Pay Range:$23.84 - $32.64/hr commensurate with experience and qualifications

Work Schedule: 261 days / 7.5 hours daily

Paid Time Off:

• Sick Days - 13
• Personal Business Days - 3
• Vacation Days - 10
• Bereavement Leave

Insurance:

Employees are eligible for the following insurance benefits after one full day of employment:

• Comprehensive health plan options through Blue Cross Blue Shield - MESSA
• Dental and Vision Coverage (no cost to employee and qualifying family members)
• Life short-term and long-term disability benefits
• Additional coverages; supplemental benefit options additional life insurance and pet insurance

Retirement: Two plan options through the 15^th largest pension system in the United States Michigan Public School Employees Retirement System (MPSERS)

Additional Benefits:

• Professional Development opportunities
• Longevity pay after 10 years of service

Why Grow With Us

• We value each other support one another and celebrate every win.
• We dont just talk about growth we support it with mentorship tuition reimbursement and leadership opportunities that help you shape your future.
• Wellness and support programs that promote a healthy work-life balance including an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) wellness opportunities and paid community service time.
• Make a direct impact on the lives of students and families.
• Be a part of an employee-focused culture that believes People are our Greatest Asset.

Genesee Intermediate School District is proud of our inclusive and supportive culture that encourages growth celebrates teamwork and embraces new ideas. Through our mission of leadership service innovation and partnering for success we offer meaningful professional development mentorship and leadership opportunities that help you grow personally and professionally.

Questions Along the Way

If you have questions about the role the hiring process or GISDs culture reach out at any time!

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Equal Employment Opportunity

Genesee Intermediate School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex national origin age disability or any other protected status in its programs or employment practices.