Accountant

PositionACCOUNTANT QUALIFICATIONS:Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s Degree preferred.CPA or MSBO CFO Certification, preferred.Minimum 3 - 5 years’ experience in fund accounting or school/government auditsSupervisory experience, preferred.Job FunctionsWork with multiple local school district administrationPrepares and maintains financial statements, budgets, and reports.Prepares detailed payroll budgeting schedules to assist management in budgeting goals and staffing needsAssists in developing cost formula allowances and recommending cost effective policiesMonitors Local, State and Federal grants to ensure funds are being spent within the guidelines of the grant contract.Ensure transactions are properly recorded and entered into accounting systemAssists in coordinating an annual independent audit of financial operations, procedures and policies.Assists personnel in grant application process with budget and payroll dataEnsures general ledger is maintained accurately for final reporting purposes.Develop and maintain long and short range goals for finance and payroll departmentAssists in preparation for the annual financial auditReviews procedures and prepares internal audit reports in compliance with State and local policy.OTHER KNOWLEDGE,Skills, And AbilitiesKnowledge of / experience with computerized accounting programs.Advanced knowledge of the Microsoft Office SuiteKnowledge of governmental accounting requirements and payroll laws.Experience in preparing and maintain accounting spreadsheets and utilizing accounting software packages.Ability to review and interpret financial data.Ability to prepare financial statements and financial reports.Strong accounting, payroll, and bookkeeping skills.Ability to consistently and reliably perform all duties of the position.REPORTS TO: Chief Financial Officer APPLICATION DEADLINE: Until Filled CONTRACT LENGTH: 260 days, year-round. 8 hour days. COMPENSATION: Commensurate with degree and/or experience, plus full benefits. BEGINNING DATE OFEMPLOYMENT: As soon as possible DIRECT INQUIRIES TO: www.charemisd.org/aboutus/jobsCharlevoix-Emmet Intermediate School District08568 Mercer BoulevardCharlevoix, MI 49720231.547.9947 DATE POSTED: June 5, 2018The Charlevoix-Emmet Intermediate School District is an equal opportunity employer. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, creed, age, religion, sex, height, weight, marital status, or disabling condition in employment. No person shall be denied employment solely because of any disability which is unrelated to the individual’s ability to do the essential functions and duties of the job or without accommodation. Under state law, a person with a disability condition may not allege a failure to accommodate a disabling condition unless the employer knew or reasonably should have known that an accommodation was needed.