Pupil Accounting Manager

About the role

The Pupil Accounting & Enrollment Manager is responsible for the oversight, accuracy, compliance, and reporting of all pupil accounting and student enrollment functions in accordance with the Michigan Department of Education (MDE), state aid regulations, and applicable federal guidelines. This position ensures accurate student membership reporting for state aid funding, manages enrollment processes, supervises pupil accounting staff, and serves as the district's subject matter expert on Michigan pupil accounting requirements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and ensure accurate submission of all MSDS state reporting, including: General Collection (Fall, Spring, End-of-Year); Graduation and Dropout (GAD); School Infrastructure Database (SID); Teacher Student Data Link (TSDL).
• Maintain and update the Educational Entity Master (EEM).
• Coordinate and report Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) state reporting.
• Manage Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) reporting.
• Ensure compliance with Michigan Care Improvement Registry (MCIR) reporting requirements.
• Oversee 105/105c Schools of Choice processes and compliance.
• Monitor FTE calculations, membership blends, and funding eligibility.
• Maintain documentation to support count and audit requirements.
• Provide guidance to principals and administrative staff on pupil accounting matters.
• Provide Secretary Trainings/workshops.
• Oversee all district enrollment processes.
• Develop procedures to ensure accurate student demographic and residency data.
• Monitor and track 75% attendance requirements.
• Coordinate shared-time programs with non-public schools, including enrollment, scheduling, attendance tracking, and pupil accounting reporting.
• Manage and verify school calendar reporting.
• Review and audit individual school data to ensure compliance and accuracy.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent required.
• Strong knowledge of Michigan pupil membership rules and count requirements.
• Experience in pupil accounting, student information systems, and state reporting.
• Experience using computer applications including Excel, Google Workspace, and Microsoft Office.
• Experience with Synergy student information system is preferred.
• Prior experience in Michigan K‑12 pupil accounting.

Skills

• Ability to manage Pupil Accounting Department employees.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with competing priorities and deadlines.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Aptitude for learning and adapting to evolving technology systems.
• Ability to handle sensitive information confidentially.
• Strong communication skills and ability to manage difficult parent interactions.
• Demonstrated leadership and supervisory experience.
• All other duties as assigned.

Pay

Salary Range $86,544 - $106,439

Benefits

• Health, dental and vision coverage
• Long term disability insurance
• $100,000 life insurance
• Annual employer contribution to 403b of $5,000