Accounts & Payroll Support Specialist I

Genesee Intermediate School District; Flint (MI); On-site; USD 31,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan options

Dental and Vision Coverage

Life and disability benefits

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Genesee Intermediate School District (GISD) is hiring a Business Office Support Specialist I to perform a range of accounting duties, including payroll, accounts receivable, and general ledger work. This role supports budgets, financial reporting, and district-wide accounting processes in a collaborative environment.

The position emphasizes accuracy, confidentiality, and teamwork with GISD and constituent districts.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in accounting or related field required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Two years of accounting experience preferred; experience with SchoolsOPEN software desirable.
• Strong accounting knowledge; intermediate Word/Excel; ability to create spreadsheets and presentations; good communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and support accounting operations (payroll, AR, finance, GL, etc.).
• Balance accounts, verify financial data, process bank transactions, and assist with budgets.
• Utilize accounting software and MS Office to enter data, develop spreadsheets, create reports and presentations.
• Analyze and resolve accounting, payroll, and financial issues with district staff to ensure accurate reporting and compliance.
• Provide training, documentation, and support to constituent districts; participate in staff development.

Skills

Problem solving

Time management

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Associate's degree in accounting or related field

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

Genesee Intermediate School District (GISD) is hiring a Business Office Support Specialist I to perform a range of accounting duties, including payroll, accounts receivable, and general ledger work. This role supports budgets, financial reporting, and district-wide accounting processes in a collaborative environment.

The position emphasizes accuracy, confidentiality, and teamwork with GISD and constituent districts.