Finance & Payroll Support Specialist I

Sylvania; Flint (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick days

Personal Business days

Vacation days

Bereavement Leave

Health plan (Blue Cross Blue Shield -M

Dental and Vision Coverage

Life, disability insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Genesee Intermediate School District is seeking a Business Office Support Specialist I to perform accounting procedures including payroll, accounts receivable, and general ledger tasks. You may handle deposits, reconciliations, and reporting, and assist with budgets and financial analyses.

The role supports multiple districts, uses SchoolsOPEN software, and requires confidentiality and strong Excel/Word skills. Schedule is 7.5 hours/day, 261 days/year, with rich benefits.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate’s degree in accounting, business management, or related field required; Bachelor’s degree preferred. Five+ years of school accounting may be considered in lieu.
• Experience: Two years of accounting experience preferred. Experience with SchoolsOPEN software desirable.
• Key Skills: Strong accounting knowledge; proficiency in Word and Excel (intermediate); 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 with integrated accounting systems.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

Excel (intermediate)

Word

Multitasking

Communication

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Problem-solving

Presentations

Education

Associate degree in accounting, business management, or related field

Bachelor's degree preferred

Five+ years school accounting experience may be considered in lieu

Tools

Microsoft Office suite

SchoolsOPEN software

Job description

Genesee Intermediate School District is seeking a Business Office Support Specialist I to perform accounting procedures including payroll, accounts receivable, and general ledger tasks. You may handle deposits, reconciliations, and reporting, and assist with budgets and financial analyses.

The role supports multiple districts, uses SchoolsOPEN software, and requires confidentiality and strong Excel/Word skills. Schedule is 7.5 hours/day, 261 days/year, with rich benefits.