Business Office Support Specialist I

Genesee Intermediate School District•Flint, MI

About The Position

The Business Office Support Specialist I performs accounting procedures for Genesee Intermediate School District (GISD) and constituent districts. The role may handle payroll, accounts receivable, general ledger, trust and agency accounts, grant monitoring, compliance calculations, Medicaid reporting, USF and finance procedures, and preparation of financial reports. Other duties may include preparing deposits, reconciling accounts and checks, designing report writers, and developing spreadsheets. The position supports accounting operations by balancing accounts, verifying financial data, processing bank transactions, and assisting with budgets. It uses accounting software and Microsoft Office tools to enter data, build spreadsheets, prepare reports and presentations, and distribute complex financial and statistical reports. The specialist analyzes and resolves accounting, payroll, and financial issues in collaboration with district personnel, administrators, and team members to support accurate reporting and compliance. The role also provides technical assistance, training, documentation, and support to constituent districts, including participation in user groups and staff development initiatives. Administrative and project support duties include preparing correspondence, assisting with special projects, maintaining confidentiality, and modeling professionalism, leadership, and teamwork. The schedule is 7.5 hours per day, 261 days per year.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in accounting, business management, or a related business field; five or more years of successful school accounting experience may be considered in lieu of the education requirement.
Strong accounting knowledge.
Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
Ability to create spreadsheets and presentations.
Problem-solving, time-management, communication, and teamwork skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, maintain confidentiality, and work effectively with integrated accounting systems.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree.
Coursework in advanced accounting, economics, finance, math, and statistics.
Two years of accounting experience.
Experience with SchoolsOPEN software.

Responsibilities

Perform accounting procedures for GISD and constituent districts.
Support accounting operations, including payroll, accounts receivable, finance, and general ledger activities.
Balance accounts, verify financial data, process bank transactions, and assist with budgets.
Prepare financial reports and, as applicable, payroll, deposits, reconciliations, grant monitoring, compliance calculations, Medicaid reporting, USF and finance procedures, and trust and agency account work.
Use accounting software and Microsoft Office tools to enter data, develop spreadsheets, create reports and presentations, and distribute complex financial and statistical reports.
Analyze and resolve accounting, payroll, and financial issues while collaborating with district personnel, administrators, and team members to ensure accurate reporting and compliance.
Provide technical assistance, training, documentation, and support to constituent districts, including participating in user groups and staff development initiatives.
Perform administrative and project support duties, including preparing correspondence and assisting with special projects.
Maintain confidentiality and model professionalism, leadership, and teamwork.

Benefits

Paid sick leave, personal business days, vacation days, and bereavement leave.
Comprehensive health plan options through Blue Cross Blue Shield - MESSA.
Dental and vision coverage at no cost to the employee and qualifying family members.
Life, short-term disability, and long-term disability benefits.
Supplemental benefit options, additional life insurance, and pet insurance.
Retirement plan options through the Michigan Public School Employees Retirement System (MPSERS).
Professional development opportunities.
Longevity pay after 10 years of service.
Mentorship and leadership opportunities.
Tuition reimbursement.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness opportunities, and paid community service time.