Accouting and Benefits Specialist

Qualifications:

· College degree (or progress toward) preferred; High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.

· Able to communicate and develop effective working relationships with others. One year of successful experience in benefit administration, accounting functions or similar activities.

· Pursuant with State of Michigan Student Safety Legislation, all prospective hires must provide fingerprinting and background check results to the District prior to employment.

Essential Duties:

The Accounting and Benefits Specialist requires a high level of organizational and accounting skills, including proficiency in electronic spreadsheets and the ability to prioritize tasks. Requires a high degree of initiative and requires that the individual work independently with minimum supervision. Confidentiality, computer skills and the ability to work in a positive manner with a variety of people are essential.

The Accounting and Benefits Specialist shall be responsible for, but not limited to, the following specific duties:

Accounting

· Assist in the accounting process for all funds including performing General Ledger Journal entries.

· Reconcile General Fund bank statements.

· Assist the Executive Director of Finance and Operations in preparation of budgets and audits.

· Process Accounts payable

· Balance and reconcile Credit Card items

· Balance and track Club accounts

· Log and input

Benefits

· Develop and implement the employee benefit programs, including annual enrollment processing.

· Consult with and advise employees individually and in groups relative to insurance, retirement, and other employee benefits.

· Prepare group insurance information yearly for renewal

· Process student and staff incident reports

· Process all new hires, terminations, and status changes for employees.

· Distribute new hire paperwork to newly hired personnel; process completed paperwork, including distributing to other departments as required.

· Assist in resolution of payroll/benefit dilemmas.

· Administer and track FMLA for all staff, including maintenance of fiscal year list of disabilities; FMLA usage and renewal; schedule Independent Medical Exams; request, track and secure updated medical documentation; update administration and supervisors on status of employee disability; initiate FMLA paperwork to staff who are absent.

· Process all address changes and notify insurance carriers and district personnel for email and directory purposes.

· Complete assigned tasks for Annual School District Audit.

· Maintain all records on leaves and vacations.

· Monitor and approve PCMI applicants and staffing in Willsub; approve Willsub payroll items and subcontractor pay

· Complete State of Michigan background checks using CHRISS system.

· Complete MSP driver’s license checks and log

· Post and track job postings

· Conduct yearly Safe Schools training

• Other Duties as assigned

It is the policy of Belding Area School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation or transgender identity), disability, age, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category in its programs, services or activities. For inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies contact the Superintendent’s Office, 850 Hall Street, Belding, MI 48809. (616)794-4700.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $22.50 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• AD&D insurance
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20 - $23