Business Office Support Specialist I

Genesee Intermediate School District•Flint, MI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Business Office Support Specialist I performs various accounting procedures for the Genesee Intermediate School District (GISD) and constituent districts. May be responsible for preparing payroll, accounts receivable, general ledger, trust and agency accounts, grant monitoring, compliance calculations, Medicaid reporting, USF and finance procedures, as well as preparing financial reports. May be responsible for preparing deposits, reconciling accounts, check reconciliations, designing report writers and developing spreadsheets.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in accounting, business management, or a related business field required
Two years of accounting experience preferred.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel (intermediate level)
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 preferred.
Five or more years of successful school accounting experience may be considered in lieu of the education requirement.
Coursework in advanced accounting, economics, finance, math, and statistics preferred.
Experience with SchoolsOPEN software desirable.

Responsibilities

Maintains and supports accounting operations (payroll, accounts receivable, finance, general ledger, etc.), balancing accounts, verifying financial data, processing bank transactions, and assisting with budgets.
Utilizes accounting software and Microsoft Office tools to enter data, develop spreadsheets, create reports and presentations, and distribute complex financial and statistical reports.
Analyzes and resolves accounting, payroll, and financial issues while collaborating with district personnel, administrators, and team members to ensure accurate reporting and compliance.
Provides technical assistance, training, documentation, and support to constituent districts, including active participation in user groups and staff development initiatives.
Performs administrative and project support duties, including preparing correspondence, assisting with special projects, maintaining confidentiality, and modeling professionalism, leadership, and teamwork.

Benefits

Sick days - 12
Personal Business days - 3
Vacation days - 13
Bereavement Leave
Comprehensive health plan options through Blue Cross Blue Shield - MESSA
Dental and Vision Coverage (no cost to employee and qualifying family members)
Life, short-term and long-term disability benefits
Supplemental benefit options, additional life insurance and pet insurance
Two retirement plan options through the Michigan Public School Employees Retirement System (MPSERS)
Professional Development opportunities
Longevity pay after 10 years of service
Mentorship
Tuition reimbursement
Leadership opportunities
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Wellness opportunities
Paid community service time