Accountant, Business Unit

Ingham Intermediate School District•Mason, MI

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the administrator and in collaboration with the Business Unit team, ISD staff, and constituent district personnel, the Accountant, Business Unit provides accounting, budget support, reporting, and data analysis for the Business Office. The role primarily supports grants and compliance, including grants for which Ingham ISD acts as fiscal agent or pass-through entity issuing subawards, as well as grants the district spends directly. The position assists with financial management across the full grant lifecycle, from pre-award budget development through closeout. It partners with program staff on grant budgets, budget narratives, and amendments, and helps establish and maintain grant accounting structures. The role tracks grant periods, carryover, indirect cost rates, matching and cost-share requirements, and allowable cost categories for each award. It also reviews grant expenditures for allowability, allocability, reasonableness, and proper documentation in accordance with 2 CFR 200 (Uniform Guidance), Michigan Department of Education requirements, and grant agreements, including time and effort documentation and federal procurement standards.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field.
Two to four years of recent and relevant experience in an accounting position.
Excellent customer service skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills to develop and maintain positive relationships with constituent district staff, internal department staff, grantors, subrecipients, the Michigan Department of Education, and taxing units.

Nice To Haves

Experience with grant accounting and/or governmental fund accounting.

Responsibilities

Provide accounting, budget support, reporting, and data analysis for the Business Office.
Support grants and compliance, including grants administered directly by Ingham ISD and those for which it serves as fiscal agent or pass-through entity issuing subawards.
Assist in financial management of federal, state, local, and private grants throughout the grant lifecycle, from pre-award budget development through closeout.
Partner with program staff on grant budgets, budget narratives, and amendments.
Assist in establishing and maintaining grant accounting structures.
Track grant periods, carryover, indirect cost rates, matching and cost-share requirements, and allowable cost categories for awards.
Review grant expenditures for allowability, allocability, reasonableness, and adequate documentation in accordance with applicable rules and grant agreements.
Review time and effort documentation and compliance with federal procurement standards.