Financial Services Specialist

Muskegon Area Intermediate School District • Muskegon, MI

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Employees in this classification perform a wide range of accounting, bookkeeping and special project activities within the Financial Services department.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field; an Associate’s degree combined with significant relative job experience may be considered.
• Three to five years successful experience in an accounting or payroll position, preferably in a school or service agency.
• Demonstrated proficiency with a variety of spreadsheet and financial management systems.
• Ability to prioritize and address multiple tasks and responsibilities.
• Possession of excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
• No physical or mental restrictions that would, with reasonable accommodation, prevent performance of the essential job functions and responsibilities.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in accounting and/or bookkeeping systems and audit procedures.
• Tyler Technologies Enterprise system experience is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review, process and pay all authorized vendors including utilities. Ensure timely entry of data into Tyler Technologies Enterprise Financial System.
• Monitors grants and funding for numerous programs; allocates wages and benefits accordingly.
• Process conference registrations and related payments for all employees.
• Maintain bank records, including reconciliations, for several accounts.
• Prepares reports including the accrued payables and assists with the annual audit process.
• Respond to expenditure questions from district administrators.
• Prepare information in response to requests for payment histories including responding to vendor inquiries regarding payment of invoice(s).
• Process 1099’s for year end reporting.
• Prepare journal entries for biweekly invoices and prepaid invoices.
• Assists Career Tech Center with budgeting, account usage, and invoicing including yearly CTEIS reporting.
• Maintain and respond to tax exempt requests.
• Maintain purchase orders including end of year close out.
• Analyzes data and creates specialized spreadsheets and reports.
• Remains informed of current school accounting principles, rules, and requirements.
• Performs all bookkeeping and accounting functions according to established standards, including the Michigan School Accounting Manual.
• Performs other tasks and responsibilities as assigned by the Associate Superintendent for Administrative Services and/or Director of the Financial Services department.

Benefits

• Full family medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Dental, vision, and life insurance are paid by the district at no cost to the employee.
• Vacation, personal business days, holidays and sick time paid.
• Retirement through the Office of Retirement Services (Pension Plus or Defined Contribution).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level