District Accountant

Hastings Area School System; Hastings (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Hastings Area School System in Hastings, MI seeks a District Accountant to manage general ledger postings, month-end closes, budget prep, and financial reporting. The role requires fund accounting experience and proficiency with computerized systems, including SchoolsOpen and MSOffice.

Responsibilities include grant drawdowns, cash flow, audits, and internal controls, with oversight by the Assistant Superintendent of Business and Finance. Full-time, 12-month position with benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting is required.
• Fund accounting experience preferred.
• Accounts payable and payroll experience are a plus.
• Experience with integrated computerized accounting systems required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite required.
• Experience with SchoolsOpen software preferred.
• Ability to work independently and make good decisions per policies.

Responsibilities

• Process financial transactions and post to general ledger.
• Perform month-end closing activities and prepare monthly financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
• Assist with grant drawdowns and related financial documentation for reimbursement and grant compliance.
• Assist in preparation and monitoring of annual budgets.
• Reconcile bank accounts monthly.
• Complete credit card reconciliations with receipts and coding.
• Assist in the property tax collection process and reconciliation.
• Help develop, implement and monitor internal controls.
• Assist and/or serve as backup for accounts payable.
• Prepare and manage monthly cash flow report.
• Prepare and submit quarterly Medicaid cost reports.
• Prepare various financial reports and analyses as needed.
• Prepare schedules, gather information and assist auditors as needed.
• Other duties as assigned by the Assistant Superintendent of Business and Finance.

Skills

Fund accounting

Accounts payable

Payroll

Integrated accounting systems

Microsoft Office Suite

SchoolsOpen software

Independent work

Policy adherence

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Tools

Microsoft Office

SchoolsOpen

Job description

District Accountant

Hastings Area School System

Position/Type: Full-Time, 12-month employees

Salary: $60,000-$70,000-Commensurate with education and experience, plus comprehensive benefits package and generous paid time off

Location: Central Office, Business Office

Reports: Assistant Superintendent of Business and Finance

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 1. Bachelor’s degree in accounting required.
• 2. Fund accounting experience preferred.
• 3. Accounts payable and payroll experience are a plus.
• 4. Experience with integrated computerized accounting systems required.
• 5. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite required.
• 6. Experience with SchoolsOpen software preferred.
• 7. Ability to work independently and make good decisions in accordance with established policies and procedures.

RESPONSIBILITIES: Duties of this job include but are not limited to:

• 1. Process financial transactions and post to general ledger.
• 2. Perform month-end closing activities and prepare monthly financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
• 3. Assist with grant drawdowns and related financial documentation to support timely reimbursement and grant compliance.
• 4. Assist in preparation and monitoring of annual budgets.
• 5. Reconcile bank accounts monthly.
• 6. Complete credit card reconciliations, ensuring transactions have appropriate receipts, documentation, and account coding.
• 7. Assists in the property tax collection process and reconciliation.
• 8. Assist in developing, implementing and monitoring internal controls.
• 9. Assist and/or serve as backup for accounts payable function.
• 10.Prepare and manage monthly cash flow report.
• 11. Prepare and submit quarterly Medicaid cost reports.
• 12.Prepare various financial reports and analysis as needed.
• 13. Prepare schedules, gather information and assist auditors as needed.
• 14.Other duties as assigned by the Assistant Superintendent of Business and Finance.