Special Education Finance and Medicaid Coordinator for Business Services

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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The Special Education Finance and Medicaid Coordinator for Business Services is responsible for the financial support for the Special Education department Medicaid and the management of grants available through state and federal government agencies and private and public foundations for the benefit of the intermediate school district and constituent school districts. Provides supervision of business office staff members supporting special education finance and related grants. Responsible for supporting all special education funds including but not limited to K-12 Early On IDEA Medicaid DR vs. MDE funds and all related financial reporting. Additionally this position works as a liaison between the Special Education department and Business Services to ensure compliance with Medicaid grant requirements grant audits grant drawdowns invoicing expenditure reports and budget development.

• Education: Bachelors degree required in accounting business administration finance or a closely related field including advanced coursework in accounting and business management. Graduate coursework and MSBO certification preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in accounting and/or business management including grant fund management and the use of technology to improve business operations. Educational business experience preferred.
• Oversees Special Education grant and financial operations including budgets expenditures drawdowns reporting sub-grants account setup and fiscal compliance.
• Coordinates Medicaid financial activities including reporting reimbursement calculations annual reconciliations and related district/PSA payments.
• Prepares reviews and reconciles required Special Education financial reports including SE-4096 SE-4094 Maintenance of Effort Excess Cost Act 18 and DR vs. MDE Fund reporting.
• Serves as a financial resource and liaison for Special Education Business Services district staff and constituent districts providing training and technical assistance related to grants Medicaid budgets and allowable costs.
• Supervises assigned business office staff coordinates workflow supports grant and fiscal audits develops complex financial reports using SchoolsOPEN and other applications and identifies opportunities to improve financial processes and recordkeeping systems.

Pay Range:$78540 - $107488 annually commensurate with qualifications and experience

Work Schedule: 261 days 7.5 hours per day

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.

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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.