Suttons Bay Public Schools Looking for Controller at Suttons Bay, Michigan Full Time

REPORTS TO: District Superintendent

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES: This position will assist with accounting operations which include financial and other state and federal reporting, insurance, budgets, and other internal controls to safeguard all school funds.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist with the district’s accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Assist the Superintendent in developing budgets and providing long-range financial data.
• Assist with the oversight of departmental budgets, which includes providing regular budget updates to administrators and department leads.
• Assist with processing and oversight of state and federal grants.
• Assist with filing reports on a timely basis with the Michigan Department of Education related to Special Education Expenses, Transportation, Food Service, FID, REP, Title 1, etc.
• Assist with state and local taxes and levies.
• Assist in the preparation of purchase orders for the district in a timely manner.
• Assist with use-tax returns quarterly and 1099s yearly.
• Helps prepare financial and other materials for the Board’s consideration.
• Assists with the banking and investment activities of the Board including monthly reconciliation and reporting.
• Assists with the district’s insurance programs for employees, injury, and property.
• Assists with human resources work and reporting.
• Works with the payroll department personnel.
• Assists with the required yearly audit for the district by working closely and cooperatively with independent auditors.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS: A Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance with a minimum of two years of successful experience in the accounting or finance of a large business or public entity. School business experience preferred.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Compensation is based on experience. Benefits include single-person health, dental, vision, and retirement benefits through the Michigan Office of Retirement Services. This is a year-round, 260-day position that includes 4 weeks of paid vacation, sick time, and personal days.