Entry Level Accountant

Entry Level Accountant

Department: Business Office

Reports To: Chief Financial Officer

Location: Kimball, Michigan

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Employment Type: Full-Time

Compensation: $16 – 17/hr, Base on Experience

Position Summary:

The Entry Level Accountant supports the schools' financial operations through general accounting, recordkeeping, reconciliations, and financial reporting.

This position assists the Chief Financial Officer and business office staff in maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring compliance with established accounting procedures, the Michigan School Accounting Manual (MSAM), GAAP, and applicable state and federal requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain confidentiality of financial, employee, student, and other sensitive information.
• Prepare purchase orders as needed by the business office.
• Maintain Food Service Claim reports and records.
• Assist in calling vendors regarding invoice questions, work to be completed or supplies needed for schools as requested.
• Maintain AP recurring payment listing to ensure payments are paid timely.
• Open mail for Business Office and deliver to proper teammate.
• Assist with the financial record keeping of the general, debt, food service, and student activity funds as directed by the CFO in accordance with school, state and federal policies and requirements.
• Code, record, and reconcile revenues in the accounting system, ensuring proper account and fund classifications.
• Assist with reconciling school bank accounts and cash balances and researching discrepancies.
• Assist with payroll-related accounting entries, reconciliations, and reporting as needed.
• Assist CFO as may be required with school purchasing and inventories.
• Prepare financial reports for grants and process claims for reimbursement.
• Prepare journal entries and maintain supporting documentation for review and approval.
• Prepare and maintain monthly balance sheet account reconciliations and investigate variances.
• Assist with preparation of audit work papers during annual school audits as requested by CFO.
• Develop and maintain an understanding of financial data processing systems and related accounting operations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or its equivalent, Associate Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field preferred
• General experience in accounting or school finance preferred
• Willingness to learn GAAP and governmental/fund accounting principles
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with financial systems; knowledge of SMART a plus
• Excellent attention to detail, accuracy, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and maintain confidential information with discretion
• Strong customer service and communication skills to effectively interact with employees and vendors
• Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, and regulations related to school finance office

Working Conditions:

• Office environment within a school central office
• May require occasional extended hours to meet deadlines
• Frequent use of computers, standard office equipment and software applications

Please visit our website to apply: https://fromthesummit.com/careers/job-board/

Should you have any questions, please contact Brandy Pavlik at [email protected]