Job Description

Deadline: August 31, 2022

District/Organization: Saginaw Intermediate School District

Position/Type: Other, full time

Position Details

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Administrative/Non-Bargaining.

• One (1) full-time position, 260-days.

• Salary: $51,398 – $54,000.

• Competitive compensation package with salary to commensurate with education and experience. Annual contract with an annual review. Benefit package including health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance, with no-premium sharing options available.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY: Under the supervision of the Grant Manager, Director of Finance, and the Executive Director of Finance, this position is responsible for managing operational accounting entries and financial accounting functions for the Saginaw Intermediate School District ensuring appropriate fiscal management and cash flow reports.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist the Finance Department with annual audit preparation.

• Assist the Grants Manager with administering grant programs, making journal entries, preparing budgets, and answering cost-related questions associated with grants.

• Prepare comprehensive compensation reports related to grant expensed positions.

• Account for the financial transactions of the District. Compile and analyze financial information to prepare entries to accounts such as general ledger accounts, documenting business transactions.

• Serve as support and overflow for the accounts payable position.

• Maintain and annually update bank signature authority.

• Assist in preparing and submitting required reports to District officials, companies, and state and national regulatory bodies.

• Prepare a monthly recap of grants and send reports to department heads.

• Record LEAs cash receipts.

• Respond to LEA questions on accounts payable and general ledger issues.

• Support LEA accounts payable.

OTHER SKILLS:

• Ability to have a positive attitude in working with students, parents, staff, and community members.

• Assist the Human Resource and Finance departments when other employees are absent.

• Other duties as requested by the supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university is preferred. Education in accounting and previous work experience related to the essential job functions will be considered in lieu of a Bachelor’s degree.

• Demonstrated ability to understand double entry accounting and theory of accounting systems.

• Extensive knowledge and ability to utilize excel required.

• Ability to prioritize work assignments and perform tasks with limited supervision.

• Knowledge and experience in financial auditing are preferred.

• Previous knowledge of Skyward software is desired.

• Ability to work in a team setting.

• A high level of organizational skills is required with the ability to function as an office manager (organize meetings, workshops, etc.).

• A high level of decision-making abilities is required.

• Ability to deal with constant and diverse changes in daily job responsibilities.

• Ability to work within district timelines.

• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.

• Willingness to receive additional training to improve job skills.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Applicants must complete and submit an online Saginaw Intermediate School District application. Apply online at https://www.applitrack.com/sisdcc/onlineapp . Click “Start an application for employment”. Inside the Saginaw Area Consortium-Employment Application box, under the “Activities for you” click “Start” or “Login”. In addition to the online application, applicants are required to submit electronically a cover letter, resume, at least three (3) letters of recommendation, and copies of transcripts.
Frontline Job ID: 3294
E-mail: [email protected]