School Finance Accountant: Grants, Audits & Fixed Assets

Michigan Association of School Boards; Michigan; On-site; USD 63,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

L’Anse Creuse Public Schools is seeking an Accountant to manage district accounting, fixed assets, and grant reporting, reporting to the Supervisor for Finance. The role requires strong Excel skills and AS400 experience.

Responsibilities include month-end entries, bank reconciliations, payroll reporting, 1099/W2 processing, and assisting with audits. Must have 2-5 years district finance experience or a related degree.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in accounting and 2-5 years of school finance experience.
• Associates degree in business with 2-5 years district accounting experience.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and MS Office; AS400 experience preferred.
• Alternatives to above qualifications may be acceptable per Board of Education.

Responsibilities

• Maintain fixed assets accounting for the district.
• Assist with federal, state, and local cost reports.
• Prepare 1099s and assist with W2 processing.
• Support payroll reporting and 403(b)/457 uploads.
• Prepare month-end journal entries for governmental funds.
• Reconcile bank statements as needed.
• Manage AS400 tasks and district budgeting reports.
• Assist with grants reporting and annual audits.
• Oversee procurement card reporting and GL cost adjustments.

Skills

Excel

Microsoft Office

Financial reporting

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in accounting

Associates degree in business

Tools

AS400

Budgeting software

Job description

L’Anse Creuse Public Schools is seeking an Accountant to manage district accounting, fixed assets, and grant reporting, reporting to the Supervisor for Finance. The role requires strong Excel skills and AS400 experience.

Responsibilities include month-end entries, bank reconciliations, payroll reporting, 1099/W2 processing, and assisting with audits. Must have 2-5 years district finance experience or a related degree.