Accountant, Business Unit

Ingham Intermediate School District; Michigan; On-site; USD 61,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Ingham ISD in Mason, MI, is seeking an Accountant for the Business Unit to support grants, budgeting, and reporting at the Thorburn Education Center.

The role focuses on federal, state, local, and private grants with emphasis on grants where Ingham ISD serves as fiscal agent or pass-through entity, ensuring compliance and accurate financial administration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field is required.
• Minimum of two to four years of accounting experience; grant accounting and/or governmental fund accounting preferred.
• Excellent customer service and written and verbal communication skills to develop and maintain positive relationships with staff and grantors.

Responsibilities

• Assist in financial management of grants across the full grant lifecycle in collaboration with program staff.
• Establish and maintain grant accounting structures including carryover, indirect cost rates, and cost categories.
• Review grant expenditures for allowability and proper documentation per 2 CFR 200 and MDE requirements.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field

Job description

Come Join Our Team!

Position Title: Accountant, Business Unit

Job ID: RR-211493

Salary Range/Level: $61,452 - $86,320 (commensurate with experience)

Affiliation: 2026-2027 Affiliation: IIPSA 151+

Work Location: Thorburn Education Center – Mason, MI

Schedule: 52 Weeks / 5 Days / 8 Hours

Reports To: Raelynn Johns

email: [e-mail]

Application Deadline: November 11, 2026

How To Apply

A completed online application is required.(See application instructions at Ingham ISD under Join Our Team.)

Internal applicants, please use your Ingham ISD email address when applying.

About The Role

Under the general supervision of the administrator and working in collaboration with the Business Unit team, ISD staff and constituent district personnel, this position provides accounting, budget support, reporting and data analysis for the Business Office with a primary focus on supporting grants and compliance, including grants for which Ingham ISD serves as fiscal agent and/or pass-through entity issuing subawards, as well as grants Ingham ISD expends directly.

• Assists in the financial management of federal, state, local and private grants across the full grant lifecycle, from pre-award budget development through closeout, partnering with program staff on grant budgets, budget narratives and amendments.
• Assists in establishing and maintaining grant accounting structures and tracking grant periods, carryover, indirect cost rates, matching/cost-share requirements and allowable cost categories for each award.
• Reviews grant expenditures for allowability, allocability, reasonableness and proper documentation in accordance with 2 CFR 200 (Uniform Guidance), Michigan Department of Education requirements and grant agreements, including time and effort documentation and federal procurement standards.

About You

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field required.
• Minimum of two to four years of recent and relevant experience in an accounting position; experience with grant accounting and/or governmental fund accounting preferred.Excellent customer service and written and verbal communication skills to develop and maintain positive relationships with constituent district staff, internal department staff, grantors, subrecipients, Michigan Department of Education and taxing units.

About Us

Ingham ISD is dedicated to providing high-quality educational supports for school districts, children, and families, with a strong focus on student achievement, leadership, and collaboration. We seek team members who are passionate about our mission, embrace innovation, and help foster a welcoming and inclusive environment. We encourage individuals committed to education who bring a variety of perspectives and experiences that will enhance our team and the communities we serve to apply.

• Collaborative and supportive environment
• Opportunities for personal and career growth
• Impactful work
• Competitive Compensation

We offer our employees top-tier benefits, including a choice of six health insurance plans, district-paid dental, vision, life insurance, and long-term disability. Visit our website for a comprehensive list of benefits.

Notice of Non-Discrimination

It is the policy of the Ingham Intermediate School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex(including sexual orientation andgender identity), disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category, (collectively, "Protected Classes"), in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources and Organizational Development, 2630 West Howell Road, Mason, MI, 48854. [phone].

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