School District Accountant - Budget & Grants Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Hastings Area School System in Michigan is seeking an Accountant to join the Central Office, Business Office team. The role focuses on accurate financial processing, month-end close, budgeting support, and compliance with GAAP.

Responsibilities include bank reconciliations, grant documentation, cash flow reporting, Medicaid cost reporting, audits support, and internal controls development. The position requires a bachelor’s degree in accounting and experience with integrated accounting systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting 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 in accordance with established policies and procedures.

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 to support timely reimbursement and grant compliance.
• Assist in preparation and monitoring of annual budgets.
• Reconcile bank accounts monthly.
• Complete credit card reconciliations, ensuring transactions have appropriate receipts, documentation, and account coding.
• Assists in the property tax collection process and reconciliation.
• Assist in developing, implementing and monitoring internal controls.
• Assist and/or serve as backup for accounts payable function.
• Prepare and manage monthly cash flow report.
• Prepare and submit quarterly Medicaid cost reports.
• Prepare various financial reports and analysis as needed.
• Prepare schedules, gather information and assist auditors as needed.
• Other duties as assigned by the Assistant Superintendent of Business and

Skills

Fund accounting experience

Accounts payable

Payroll experience

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Integrated accounting systems

SchoolsOpen software

Job description

Hastings Area School System in Michigan is seeking an Accountant to join the Central Office, Business Office team. The role focuses on accurate financial processing, month-end close, budgeting support, and compliance with GAAP.

Responsibilities include bank reconciliations, grant documentation, cash flow reporting, Medicaid cost reporting, audits support, and internal controls development. The position requires a bachelor’s degree in accounting and experience with integrated accounting systems.