Business Office Specialist - FULL TIME WITH BENEFITS

Shiawassee Regional Education Service District Job Description

BUSINESS OFFICE: 114 W. NORTH ST. OWOSSO, MI 48867

HUMAN RESOURCE DEPT. 989.743.3471

Position Opportunity

APPLY ONLINE: REQUIRED TO COMPLETE APPLICATION LOCATED @ https://www.sresd.org/about-us/departments/business-office/job-opportunities/

Title: BUSINESS OFFICE SPECIALIST - FULL TIME WITH BENEFITS

Salary Range $45,047 - $54,840

Job Summary: The Business Office Specialist works closely with the Director of Business Services / CFO to support the financial and payroll operations of Shiawassee County Regional Education Service District (SRESD) and the districts for which SRESD provides financial and payroll services. The person in this position is responsible for working with the Director of Business Services / CFO and engaging with Business Office staff to make sure all business office processes are completed within appropriate timeframes and in an effective and efficient manner. Primary areas of knowledge and responsibility include payroll, accounts payable, and cash receipt processes and serve as a back up to other specialists in the Business Office.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function timely and satisfactorily as requested. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required Education and Experience

• Associate degree in degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or a related subject area required.

• A minimum of two years of related experience preferred.

• Knowledge of school fund accounting systems and procedures preferred.

• Knowledge of payroll processing required.

• MSBO certification is also preferred.

General Job Responsibilities

• Payroll

o Maintain attendance records.

o Review and process bi-weekly and/or bi-monthly payroll.

o Balance/process insurance bills.

o Submit required payroll reports to reporting units.

o Process year-end financial accruals.

• Accounts Payable

o Assist with purchase order process.

o Process weekly or bi-weekly payments.

o Process procurement card transactions.

• Accounts Receivable

o Process and record deposits.

o Assist with the Property Tax collection.

o Invoice various agencies for services rendered (monthly, quarterly, annually)

• Financial Support

o Assist with Reconciliation of bank accounts and investments.

o Assist in the year-end financial book closing process by processing transactions necessary to appropriately reflect the financial status of the organization.

o Assist with annual financial audit data collection.

o Assist with financial reports as requested by appropriate agencies and individuals.

o Assist with Medicaid reporting.

• General accounting, internal controls

o Assist with the accounting system and internal controls of the district.

o Assist with general ledger maintenance to ensure chart of accounts is compliant with state standards and adequately reflects financial information needed management.

• Business services to SRESD staff and partners.

o Communicate and work effectively with the SRESD professional and support staff, community members, municipal agencies and other organizations as required.

• Other Duties as Assigned

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a person in this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties that may be performed by such a person.

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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, and talk. Occasional county and statewide travel. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and depth perception.

POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK: Some flexibility in hours is allowed, but employee is generally expected to work 5 days per week, 8 hours per day and be available during the core work hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (half hour lunch permitted). Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand. Regular on-site attendance is expected.

Terms of Employment: This is a Full Time, 12 month per year, 8 hour per day position. Salary based on candidate experience and benefits as established by the Board of Education. Start date TBD.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,047.00 - $54,840.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person

Salary : $45,047 - $54,840