Strategic Budget & Accounting Specialist

Genesee-Intermediate-School-District; Flint (MI); On-site; USD 44,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

Dental and Vision coverage

Life and disability benefits

Professional development

Pension plan

Job summary

Genesee Intermediate School District in Michigan is seeking an Accounting and Budget Specialist to prepare budgets, amendments, presentations, and narratives. You will maintain fiscal records and apply accounting principles within GISD's systems, supporting audits and department finance.

The role requires a Bachelor's in accounting or related field, at least five years of accounting or business management experience, and strong Excel and accounting software skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business management, or related field required; advanced coursework/graduate credits preferred.
• Minimum five years of accounting and/or business management experience; SchoolsOPEN experience preferred.
• Prepares and manages budgets, amendments, financial projections, reconciliations, journal entries, expenditure controls, and analyses.
• Analyses complex transactions, verifies data, supports audits, and ensures compliance with policies and standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and manages budgets, amendments, and financial projections.
• Maintains fiscal records and supports audits.
• Provides guidance to departments and improves procedures.
• Ensures compliance with accounting principles and GL functions.

Skills

Accounting

General ledger

Excel skills

Accounting software

Communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business management, or related field

Advanced accounting coursework / graduate-level credits preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Integrated accounting system

Job description

Genesee Intermediate School District in Michigan is seeking an Accounting and Budget Specialist to prepare budgets, amendments, presentations, and narratives. You will maintain fiscal records and apply accounting principles within GISD's systems, supporting audits and department finance.

The role requires a Bachelor's in accounting or related field, at least five years of accounting or business management experience, and strong Excel and accounting software skills.