Accountant (2913)

Rochester Community Schools; Rochester Hills (MI); On-site; USD 67,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Rochester Community Schools seeks an Accountant in the Business Services division to maintain official accounting records, prepare financial reports, and develop budget forecasts. This full-time role reports to the Director of Financial Services with responsibilities across grants, payroll, and audits.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Accounting or Business Administration and strong experience with accounting software and Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in Accounting (or Business Administration).
• Experience with government grants preferred and accounting software systems.
• Proficient in preparing financial statements, reports, reconciliations and transactions.
• Strong in Microsoft Office software.
• Ability to articulate financial concepts clearly.
• Experience with banking and investment activities.

Responsibilities

• Prepares financial reports for Federal, State, and local grants in cooperation with grant coordinators.
• Provides technical and analytical support to staff on budgets, accounts, reports and accounting software.
• Monitors the accounting records including receipts, disbursements, journal entries, and general ledger reconciliations.
• Supports audits in governmental and trust funds and assists in year-end closing.
• Cross trains and processes payables, receivables, banking and payroll functions.
• Maintains accounting software controls and security and supports system enhancements.

Skills

Independent work

Customer service

Microsoft Office

Financial reporting

Grant budgets

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Tools

Accounting software systems

Job description

Rochester Community Schools Administration Building - Rochester Hills, Michigan Open in Google Maps

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

November 5, 2026

Rochester Community Schools is excited to announce the following vacancy. Applications will be accepted until filled.

ACCOUNTANT - BUSINESS SERVICES

TITLE: ACCOUNTANT

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting preferred (or Business Administration).
• Ability to take direction and work independently.
• Ability to effectively work with all staff and customers.
• Experience and knowledge in financial and accounting software systems.
• Skilled in the use of Microsoft Office software programs.
• Ability to process financial statements, reports, reconciliations and transactions.
• Ability to articulate financial concepts in simple terms.
• Ability to perform banking and investment related activities.
• Experience in governmental accounting and reporting, and specifically with Federal and State grants preferred.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

REPORTS TO: Director of Financial Services

SUPERVISES: None

JOB GOAL:

To maintain the District’s official accounting records and systems; prepare financial reports and account reconciliations; develop budget forecasts, and provide analytical assistance to clerical and administrative staff relating to financial issues.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepares financial reports for Federal, State, and local grants in cooperation with grant coordinators.
• Provides technical and analytical support to administrative and clerical staff relating to budgets, accounts, reports, and the use of District accounting software, including training on the use of various accounting and financial software programs.
• Monitors the accounting records of the District, including receipts, disbursements, journal entries, general ledger maintenance, and reconciliations.
• Supports all audit activity in the governmental and trust funds of the District, and the Rochester Community Schools Foundation; prepares schedules as directed by the Director for successful completion of the annual financial audits.
• Cross train and process payables, receivables, banking and payroll functions.
• Supports management of the District’s accounting software program with emphasis on maintaining controls, pursuing enhancements, and maintaining system security.
• Oversee, complete, or support internal audits and accounting functions as needed.
• Assists in office supervision in the Director’s absence.
• Advises Director on questions, concerns, updates or changes relating to the business and financial affairs of the District.
• Performs other Business Division activities as assigned by the Director or Assistant Superintendent for Business Affairs.
• Prepares monthly, quarterly, and year-end reconciliations as assigned.
• Develops and monitors budget forecasts for staffing, benefits, purchased services, supplies, and capital outlay.

SALARY & BENEFITS

Please refer to the Non-Union Administrators Personnel Manual on our website.

Job Details

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $66,559 to $86,846 Per Year

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Human Resource Department
• 52585 Dequindre Road
• Rochester, Michigan 48307
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

Equal Opportunity Statement

Rochester Community Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Rochester Community Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, creed or ancestry, age, sex, marital status, height, weight, familial status, arrest record or physical and mental disabilities in accordance with the Elliot-Larson Civil Rights Act (ELCRA) MCL 37.2206, Persons with Disabilities Civil Rights Act (PWCRA), MCL 37.1206, Title II, Title VI, and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendment Act of 1972, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act and the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 (8U.S.C., Section 1324A Et. Seq.) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. In addition, individuals will not be excluded from, or be denied, the benefits of participation in any program or activity for which the Board of Education of the Rochester Community School District is responsible.

Rochester Community Schools has designated certain individuals to serve as Compliance Coordinators for purposes of federal and state nondiscrimination laws and regulations. For additional information, including the names and contact information of the designated Compliance Coordinators, please visit the Rochester Community Schools Policies and Title IX webpage: https://www.rochester.k12.mi.us/about-us/departments/human-resources/policies

You can also visit our website at www.rochester.k12.mi.us and search “Notice of Nondiscrimination”.