Pupil Accounting Auditor

IN THIS ROLE:

Are you detail-oriented with pupil accounting experience and a passion for educational accuracy?

You will conduct audits of student membership reported by local educational authorities (LEA) and public-school academies (PSA) within Oakland County. You will implement and oversee all tasks associated with ensuring that the LEAs and PSAs are compliant with Michigan Department of Education (MDE) pupil accounting procedures.

WHAT WE NEED:

• An individual who is collaborative, highly organized, and detailed to coordinate and conduct field and desk audits of student membership.
• Identify and resolve student duplicates, review support documentation, and reconcile all support documentation to student membership numbers.
• Prepare written reports of audit findings, identifying areas found to be out of compliance and make recommendations to improve pupil accounting processes.
• Plan and conduct workshops and in-services for LEA and PSA staff on reporting procedures, desk/field audit requirements and current pupil accounting issues.
• Provide consultation and technical assistance to the LEAs and PSAs regarding interpretation of the pupil accounting manual, and development and implementation of pupil accounting procedures.
• Serve as a resource and collaborate with Oakland Schools’ staff, local school administrators and staff, the Michigan Department of Education, and other pupil accounting auditors on improvements and changes affecting pupil accounting.

WHAT YOU NEED:

• Associate’s degree; business, finance, or related field; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Four or more years of related experience; preferred in pupil auditing or pupil accounting.
• MSBO Pupil Accounting Auditor Certification or ability to complete certification within 3 years from hire date required.
• Strong computer software skills with Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite.
• Experience using CEPI applications preferred.

SALARY DETAILS:

$59,666 - $69,195 annually based on relevant prior work experience, with the potential to earn up to $74,513 after employment with Oakland Schools.

Exempt position / 12-month work year.

WHY WORK FOR OS?

Aside from working with talented experts on important initiatives, when you join Oakland Schools, you’ll also get these great benefits:

Pension Plan

OS offers the opportunity to enroll in a pension plan to help support your financial stability.

Full Health Coverage

High quality, low-cost health insurance plans. Employer paid dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability, and well-being benefits

Wellbeing Program

OS utilizes a holistic approach to provide resources that support the wellbeing of our employees.

Professional Learning

OS provides various professional learning opportunities to advance your skill sets with education development.

Flexible Vacation Time

Experience built-in vacation, including time off for winter and spring break and generous leave time, so you can have a healthy work-life balance.

Other Perks

You’re eligible for preferred pricing on pet insurance, legal coverage for most of your legal needs, and additional life insurance.

WHO WE ARE:

Oakland Schools (OS) is an Intermediate School District (ISD) focused on providing educational and technology services to local school districts in a cost-effective manner to provide students with a superior education. We also operate our Oakland Schools Technical Campuses (OSTC) and Virtual Learning Academy Consortium (VLAC). You will help students have the best learning experience possible through your work at OS! To learn more about us, visit .

HOW TO APPLY:

To apply, please use the . You will need to make an account on the OHRC website to apply.

Oakland Schools is a member of the OHRC. Once you create your account, you will be able to apply for positions within our district as well as positions available through other member districts. All applications must be completed on the OHRC website. Please do not email or fax application materials to Oakland Schools.

POSITION DEADLINE: Applications will be accepted until April 21, 2025.

NOTE: Interested candidates must be available to interview mid to late May and/or early June.

For questions regarding this position, please contact

In accordance with state and federal law, Oakland Schools does not discriminate, nor permit discrimination, on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sex, pregnancy or parental status, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, disability, age, height, weight, marital status, military service, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, in its educational programs and activities, employment, or enrollment. The District also provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. For questions or complaints regarding unlawful discrimination or harassment, employees should contact the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, Personnel Management and Labor Relations at (248) 209-2429 or HR@oakland.k12.mi.us. Students and others should contact the Civil Rights/Title IX Coordinator at (248) 209-2590 or Jacqueline.Zablocki@oakland.k12.mi.us.

This job posting is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a person assigned to this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties that may be performed by a person so classified. Incumbents may be asked to perform additional duties as required by his/her supervisor.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $59,666.00 - $69,195.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Experience:

• related: 4 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Waterford, MI 48328 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $59,666 - $69,195