Business Office 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

About Us

At Genesee Intermediate School District (GISD), we're more than educators. We are innovators, collaborators, and community builders serving over 64,000 students and 8,500 educators across the region. Whether it's general education, special education, or career technical education, we lead with purpose and partnership to make a meaningful difference every day.

Learn more about our culture and programs by clicking here.

Position Summary

The Business Office Support Specialist I performs various accounting procedures for the Genesee Intermediate School District (GISD) and constituent districts. May be responsible for preparing payroll, accounts receivable, general ledger, trust and agency accounts, grant monitoring, compliance calculations, Medicaid reporting, USF and finance procedures, as well as preparing financial reports. May be responsible for preparing deposits, reconciling accounts, check reconciliations, designing report writers and developing spreadsheets.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Associate’s degree in accounting, business management, or a related business field required; Bachelor’s degree preferred. Five or more years of successful school accounting experience may be considered in lieu of the education requirement. Coursework in advanced accounting, economics, finance, math, and statistics preferred.
• Experience: Two years of accounting experience preferred. Experience with SchoolsOPEN software desirable.
• Key Skills: Strong accounting knowledge; proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel (intermediate level); ability to create spreadsheets and presentations; problem-solving, time management, communication, and teamwork skills; ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, maintain confidentiality, and work effectively with integrated accounting systems.
• Maintains and supports accounting operations (payroll, accounts receivable, finance, general ledger, etc.), balancing accounts, verifying financial data, processing bank transactions, and assisting with budgets.
• Utilizes accounting software and Microsoft Office tools to enter data, develop spreadsheets, create reports and presentations, and distribute complex financial and statistical reports.
• Analyzes and resolves accounting, payroll, and financial issues while collaborating with district personnel, administrators, and team members to ensure accurate reporting and compliance.
• Provides technical assistance, training, documentation, and support to constituent districts, including active participation in user groups and staff development initiatives.
• Performs administrative and project support duties, including preparing correspondence, assisting with special projects, maintaining confidentiality, and modeling professionalism, leadership, and teamwork.

Compensation & Benefits

Pay Range:$22.33-$28.61/hr, commensurate with experience

Work Schedule: 7.5 hours per day, 261 days per year

Paid Time Off:

• Sick days - 12
• Personal Business days - 3
• Vacation days - 13
• Bereavement Leave

Insurance:

Employees are eligible for the following insurance benefits after one full day of employment:

• Comprehensive health plan options through Blue Cross Blue Shield - MESSA
• Dental and Vision Coverage (no cost to employee and qualifying family members)
• Life, short-term and long-term disability benefits
• Additional coverages; supplemental benefit options, additional life insurance and pet insurance

Retirement: Two plan options through the 15th largest pension system in the United States, Michigan Public School Employees Retirement System (MPSERS)

Additional Benefits:

• Professional Development opportunities
• Longevity pay after 10 years of service

Why Grow With Us?

• We value each other, support one another, and celebrate every win.
• We don’t just talk about growth, we support it with mentorship, tuition reimbursement, and leadership opportunities that help you shape your future.
• Wellness and support programs that promote a healthy work-life balance, including an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness opportunities, and paid community service time.
• Make a direct impact on the lives of students and families.
• Be a part of an employee-focused culture that believes "People are our Greatest Asset."

Genesee Intermediate School District is proud of our inclusive and supportive culture that encourages growth, celebrates teamwork, and embraces new ideas. Through our mission of leadership, service, innovation, and partnering for success, we offer meaningful professional development, mentorship, and leadership opportunities that help you grow personally and professionally.

Questions Along the Way?

If you have questions about the role, the hiring process, or GISD’s culture, reach out at any time!

Human Resources: 810-591-4260

Email: [e-mail]

Equal Employment Opportunity

Genesee Intermediate School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status in its programs or employment practices.