Financial Services Coordinator

Young World Physical Education; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 73,627 - 82,868; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is seeking a Financial Services Coordinator in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The role involves ensuring accurate financial accounting and reporting while providing excellent service to internal and external stakeholders.

Candidates should have a degree in Business or a related field and 3–5 years of finance experience, with proficiency in Excel required. Compensation ranges from $73,627.60 to $82,868.50 per year.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance or a related field.
• 3–5 years of progressive accounting or finance experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field with 1–2 years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and coordinate monthly financial reports for various stakeholders.
• Assist in budget preparation and administration.
• Monitor revenue and expenses for compliance.

Skills

Accounting understanding

Budget forecasting

Excellent communication

Proficiency in Excel

Customer service

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Business/Accounting/Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Grand Rapids Public Schools Franklin Campus Administration Building, Grand Rapids, Michigan

Job Description

FINANCIAL SERVICES COORDINATOR

DEPARTMENT: Financial Services

UNIT: Professional Administrative Exempt

DIRECT SUPERVISOR: Director of Financial Services

WAGE: Grade 106 – Compensation is based on the candidate’s years of verified and relevant experience, as determined by Human Resources.

GRPS MISSION
Our mission is to ensure that all scholars are educated, self‑directed, and productive members of society.

JOB SUMMARY
The Business Services Financial Coordinator is a member of the Business Services team and works with other team members to provide timely and accurate financial accounting and reporting as well as excellent customer service to a variety of internal and external customers.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:

• Associate’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance or a related field
• 3–5 years of progressive accounting or finance experience

OR

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
• Minimum 1–2 years of relevant account or financial experience (internship experience may be considered)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Basic accounting and general ledger understanding—debits, credits, assets, liabilities.
• Ability to perform simple budget forecasting and planning.
• Familiarity with Federal and State restricted program grant principles and procedures.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret financial statements, technical procedures, and government regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedures.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to define problems, collect data and analyze facts to draw valid conclusions and solve problems.
• Ability to foster teamwork.
• Motivation to participate in ongoing training and personal development.
• Ability to handle multiple projects concurrently and to prioritize responsibilities.
• Proficiency in use of personal computers including Excel and word processing software.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service to a variety of customers.
• Ability to work with confidential information.
• Ability to make decisions and act independently.
• Ability to work in a multi‑cultural environment.

Essential Job Functions

• Prepare and coordinate monthly financial reports for internal and external stakeholders for assigned K‑12 buildings, departments, and grants, providing budget versus actual reporting.
• Coordinate and review the timely issuance of billings and payments to appropriate outside agencies.
• Maintain current knowledge of all BOE policies, district processes, and procedures, and all applicable State and Federal guidelines relating to K‑12 education.
• Assist internal stakeholders in the preparation and administration of budgets—projecting costs for department budgets and local, State, and Federal grants.
• Assist in the preparation of annual financial statements and other financial reports on the State of Michigan grant websites—NEXSYS and MEIS.
• Prepare journal entries and other financial transactions.
• Monitor actual and budget revenue and expenses to ensure compliance and fiscal accountability, highlighting any budget issues where expenditures may exceed authorized levels.
• Monitor general ledger, payroll, purchasing and other financial reports for compliance and fiscal accountability.
• Review budget proposals to ensure they agree with the programmatic narratives in accordance with the State Accounting Manual.
• Assist in maintaining the chart of accounts in coordination with the Director and/or Chief Financial Officer.
• Make recommendations regarding budget revisions, reporting requirements, internal controls and office procedures and policies to improve efficiencies.
• Initiate the preparation of various monthly and annual financial reports, including bank reconciliations, for assigned areas of responsibility.
• Assist in the preparation and review of the monthly financial statements for buildings, departments, and grants.
• Facilitate communication of information with other departments both within and outside of the Business Services Division.
• Assist in the annual budget development process, as well as mid‑year periodic budget amendments as revised financial information becomes available.
• Assist in year‑end closing and audit process as required.
• Participate in relevant training programs designated for continuing education related to school business.
• Develop and present appropriate fiscal training programs for internal and external customers.
• Interact with co‑workers, administration, scholars, parents, and the community in positive, supportive, and cooperative ways, providing a positive image of Grand Rapids Public Schools.
• Consistently demonstrate dependable attendance and punctuality.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

ADA Requirements

The physical demands, work environment factors, and mental functions described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

Stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, talk, hear. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust/focus.

Work Environment

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Mental Functions

Compare, analyze, communicate both orally and in writing, coordinate, instruct, compute, synthesize, evaluate, use interpersonal skills, compile, and negotiate.

Non-Discrimination/Accommodation Assistance

The Grand Rapids Public Schools will not discriminate against any person based on race, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, height, weight, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, disability, veteran, or military status.

Assistance with the application process may be requested through the Human Resources Department at (616) 819‑2022 or [e-mail].

Position Type

Full‑Time

Salary

$73,627.60 to $82,868.50 Per Year

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• GRPS Careers
• Phone: 616‑819‑5272
• Email: [e-mail]