5407 Peck Road, Croswell, MI 48422
Phone (810) 679-1000 * Fax (810) 679-1005
www.croslex.org

Applications are being accepted for the following position:
Accountant / Financial Assistant Location: Central Office, Business Office
Reports To: Chief Financial Officer
Salary: $50,000 - $55,000 - Commensurate with education and experience, comprehensive benefits package and paid time off
Terms: Full time; 12 months
Issued: March 7, 2025
Application Deadline: March 21, 2025

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting preferred
• Minimum three years’ accounting experience, governmental (fund) accounting preferred.
• Accounts receivable and general ledger experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Apps G Suite
• Experience with PowerSchool’s B-Plus software preferred.
• Ability to work independently and make good decisions in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• MSBO Certification in a business office specialty preferred. (Required within five years of employment if not currently attained.)

Responsibilities:

• Process financial transactions and post to general ledger.
• Perform month-end closing activities and prepare monthly financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
• Assist in preparation and monitoring of annual budgets.
• Reconcile bank accounts on a monthly basis.
• Record and reconcile cash transactions related to student activity accounts.
• Prepare monthly reoccurring manual journal entries
• Assist in developing, implementing and monitoring internal controls.
• Assist and/or serve as backup for accounts payable function.
• Assist in the management of Federal and State Grant accounting and reporting.
• Prepare and manage monthly cash flow report.
• Prepare quarterly Medicaid cost reports.
• Prepare various financial reports and analysis as needed.
• Prepare schedules, gather information and assist auditors as needed.
• Monitor cash flow and make investments as directed by the Chief Financial Officer.
• Assist in the preparation of various State of Michigan financial reports – FID, SE-4094 and SE4096.
• Review and ensure proper recording local tax revenue
• Prepare/provide support for year-end activities including, but not limited to 1099 etc.
• Preparation and filing of annual unclaimed property report to the State of Michigan, including monthly review of outstanding checks
• Assist with annual transparency and accountability report
• Maintain the chart of accounts in accordance with the Michigan Public School Accounting Manual.
• Make and/or coordinate all financial accounting entries; prepare financial reports as requested; monitor the accuracy of financial accounting reports; and make recommendations for improvement of the financial accounting system.
• Furnish financial accounting information and data to administrators as requested.
• Maintain an organized filing system of all Districts’ financial records with an understanding of the Michigan retention schedule
• Oversee credit card processing and monthly reconciliation.
• Assists district personnel with identifying, analyzing and solving accounting problems/questions.
• Other duties as assigned

Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions:

• The employee must occasionally lift and move up to 25 pounds in supplies, which requires bending, stooping, and lifting.
• The employee must use keyboards, tools, and other controls.
• The employee must sit and stand for long periods of time.
• The employee must be able to move about District unaided during the day when necessary.

Application Procedures:
Applicants must apply online through Frontline Mid-Michigan Area Public Schools Consortium at http://www.applitrack.com/gcaps/onlineapp or go to www.croslex.org employment link to complete an online application.




CROSWELL-LEXINGTON COMMUNITY SCHOOLS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
In compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and the Americans with Disability Act of 1990,
it is the policy of the Croswell-Lexington School District that no person shall, on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, disability, height, weight, or marital status shall be excluded from participation in,
be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination during any program or activity or in employment.