Accountant

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s Degree preferred.
• CPA or MSBO CFO Certification, preferred.
• Minimum 3 - 5 years’ experience in fund accounting or school/government audits
• Supervisory experience, preferred.

Job Functions

• Work with multiple local school district administration
• Prepares and maintains financial statements, budgets, and reports
• Prepares detailed payroll budgeting schedules to assist management in budgeting goals and staffing needs
• Aids in developing cost formula allowances and recommending cost-effective policies
• Maintains oversight of Local, State and Federal grants to ensure funds are being spent within the guidelines of the grant contract
• Ensures transactions are properly recorded and entered into accounting system
• Aids in coordinating an annual independent audit of financial operations, procedures and policies
• Aids personnel in grant application process with budget and payroll data
• Ensures general ledger is maintained accurately for final reporting purposes
• Develops and maintains long and short range goals for finance and payroll department
• Aids in preparation for the annual financial audit
• Reviews procedures and prepares internal audit reports in compliance with State and local policy

OTHER KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of / experience with computerized accounting programs
• Advanced knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite
• Knowledge of governmental accounting requirements and payroll laws
• Experience in preparing and maintaining accounting spreadsheets and utilizing accounting software packages
• Ability to review and interpret financial data
• Ability to prepare financial statements and financial reports
• Strong accounting, payroll, and bookkeeping skills
• Ability to consistently and reliably perform all duties of the position

REPORTS TO

Chief Financial Officer

APPLICATION DEADLINE

Until Filled

COSTUMER LENGTH

260 days, year-round. 8 hour days.

COMPENSATION

Commensurate with degree and/or experience, plus full benefits.

BEGINNING DATE OF EMPLOYMENT

As soon as possible

DIRECT INQUIRIES TO

www.charemisd.org/aboutus/jobs

The Charlevoix-Emmet Intermediate School District is an equal opportunity employer.

It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, creed, age, religion, sex, height, weight, marital status, or disabling condition in employment. No person shall be denied employment solely because of any disability which is unrelated to the individual’s ability to do the essential functions and duties of the job or without accommodation. Under state law, a person with a disability condition may not allege a failure to accommodate a disabling condition unless the employer knew or reasonably should have known that an accommodation was needed.