District Accountant Job at ZEELAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS in Zeeland

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Zeeland Public Schools has a great opportunity for a District Accountant working at our Administration Office.The District Accountant will be responsible for the comprehensive overall bookkeeping and accounting transactions as per the requirements of the district, the State of Michigan and GASB #34.

Responsibilities:

·Review monthly printouts on all district funds.

·Maintain general ledger and financial records of the district.

·Monitor internal accounting processes.

·Budget adjustments to all funds.

·Create and/or verify and then input all journal entries.

·Provide accounting and computer services essential to the preparation, administration, supervision and control of the budget.

·Play a key role in the audits of all accounts and records annually by an independent, certified public accountant selected by the Board and provide information to them as requested.

·Assume responsibility, either directly or indirectly, for the completion of financial reports required by the Board of Education, local, state and federal governments.

·Work in conjunction with payroll and accounting in the day-to-day operations and the audit.

·Assist in maintaining accounting code structure that conforms to state requirements.

·Assure compliance with Board policies, legal requirements as well as maintain sound business practices, proper checks and balances.

·Assist in the development of internal controls for fraud prevention.

·Maintain fixed assets and equipment inventory.

·Assist and inform staff and secretaries on business office procedures.

·Complete monthly bank reconciliations statements for all accounts.

·Process tax receipts and all bank transfers as needed.

·Enter new vendors, provide W-9’s and State exempt forms.

·Assist in the calculation of school district staff salaries and benefits pursuant to the applicable Master agreements, and monitor expenditures for district payroll.

·Compile and analyze financial information; accounts in general ledger.

·Be prepared to retrieve and compile other financial information from the general ledger as requested.

·Assist in the day-to-day business operations of the district; assist with business office operations.

·Enter and train new staff in Tyler ERP.

·Review insurance billing and provide payroll with deduction and benefit amounts.

·Other duties as assigned by the Chief Financial Officer.

·Business office contact for federal and state programs.

·Maintain records relative to federal and state programs.

·Request federal and state monies via the internet as required.

·Monitor and direct use of credit cards in the district.

·Monitor and direct petty cast for buildings and departments.

Qualifications:

·A degree with a major in accounting or business administration, and/or a certified public accounting certificate.

·Experience with computerized accounting software.Working knowledge of Windows based programs required and proficient in Excel. Ability to learn the district’s financial and email systems.

·At least three (3) years of successful experience in Michigan school fund accounting, including new legislation that affects funding for K-12 education preferred.

·Excellent organization skills, including record maintenance and filing.

·Must be able to meet multiple deadlines.

·Maintain a positive working relationship with the Business Office and other district personnel.

·Knowledge and experience with federal grant accounting procedures and audit procedures preferred.

·Ability to use independent judgment, flexibility, and work independently without supervision and make decisions in accordance with district policies and procedures.

·Ability to handle confidential information and knowledge of the privacy act.

Schedule:

·40 hours per week, 52 weeks per year

Compensation:

·Salaried Position

·Full Family Insurance

Please apply through our website at www.zps.org/jobs

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Industries

  Education Administration Programs

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