SUMMARY: The primary job goal of the Accounting Specialist is to ensure timely, effective, efficient, and accurate accounting of the district’s accounts payable systems and to provide general support to the Business Office.
REPORTS TO: Superintendent of Schools/Business and Finance Manager

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associates degree in Finance, Accounting or related field or a combination of education and experience.
• Successful experience in educational institution work and familiarity with Michigan Public Accounting preferable.
• Demonstrated above average past performance evaluations.
• Extensive computer background and experience.
• High moral character and good attendance record.
• Posses a high level of integrity, dependability, and strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Exceptional organizational skills and ability to handle multiple tasks and meet required deadlines.
• Polite, courteous and tactful with the public.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Extensive experience iwth Microsoft Office applications and other technology such as financial accounting software packages.
• Organized, dependable and willing to work independently with minimum supervision.
• Ability to problem solve logically and rationally.
• Ability to interpret instructions furnished in a variety of forms (written, oral, diagram, orschedule).
• Attention to details, accuracy, and time management.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are required along with the ability toestablish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Must respect and maintain confidentiality.

• Review all invoices, travel reimbursements, and purchasing card transactions for accuracyand payment approval. Process, pay, and/or distribute in accordance with district accountspayable policies and procedures.
• Issue invoices to customers and local districts, and monitor payments received.
• Must carry out all responsibilities with awareness of all requirements and standardsestablished by the Board of Education.
• Resolve customer and vendor complaints.
• Maintain records in the financial accounting system as well as record retention system.
• Assist with financial audit after fiscal year end.
• Perform general accounting duties.
• Ensure compliance with internal accounting procedures.
• Assist and work with local school district business personnel as needed.
• Perform additional tasks, responsibilities and duties as assigned by the CFO.
• Regular and reliable, in-person attendance.
• Other duties as assigned by the Superintendent.