Bookkeeper/Accountant

3 days ago

Hazel Park, MI, United States Oakland Schools Full time
Position Type:
Administrative and Business Office Support/Bookkeeper

Date Posted:
11/3/2025

Location:
Hazel Park Schools Administration Building

District:
Hazel Park Schools
Hazel Park Schools
Job Title: Bookkeeper/Accountant
Reports To: Director of Business
Location: Administration Building
Work Year: 12-Month, Full-Time

Salary $55,000 - $60,000 dependant on experience
Position Summary:

The Bookkeeper/Accountant supports the financial operations of the school district by maintaining accurate records of receipts, expenditures, and budgetary transactions in accordance with state and federal regulations, district policies, and generally accepted accounting principles. This position is responsible for reconciling accounts, preparing financial reports, assisting with payroll and grant accounting, and supporting annual audits. The Bookkeeper/Accountant works closely with district administrators, staff, and external partners to ensure fiscal integrity, compliance, and efficient use of school resources.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Understanding of basic accounting/bookkeeping principles is required
  • Two years accounting or bookkeeping experience preferred
  • Ability to work with efficiency and accuracy
  • Demonstrated experience and proficiency with Excel/Google Sheets, including the ability to write basic formulas and organize, format, and maintain data
  • Demonstrated experience and proficiency with Word/Google Docs
  • Experience working within a general ledger reporting system is required (BusinessPlus is preferred)
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail are required
  • Strong analytical skills are required
  • Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as percentages, decimals, etc.
  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as procedure manuals
  • Ability to problem solve and propose potential solutions to identified issues
  • Ability to multi-task
Required Qualifications:
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Minimum of 2 years of bookkeeper experience, preferably in a public school or municipal setting
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Google Workspace
  • Working knowledge GAAP
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
  • Ability to manage sensitive information with professionalism and confidentiality
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to meet deadlines and work collaboratively with cross-functional teams
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Journal entry and cash receipt filing
  • Reviews transactions, such as journal entries and cash receipts, for reasonableness and records in the District's accounting system
  • Scans and files journal entries and cash receipts in compliance with record retention requirements
  • Reconciles and maintains accounting records
  • Researches and processes electronic payments from the State of Michigan
  • Assists with the preparation of bank reconciliations, including researching and resolving unreconciled transactions and maintaining outstanding check lists in accounting system
  • Initiates ACH/wire payments in banking system
  • Provides support and training to users of the accounting system (BusinessPlus)
  • Administers district's online payment systems
  • Reconciles and records activity from online payment systems with bank activity and records
  • transactions in accounting system
  • Downloads and posts district's purchasing card transactions, verify reconciliation and supporting documentation
  • Assists with preparations of audit schedules, as needed
  • Develops and maintains positive working relationships with team members
  • Maintains regular and reliable attendance
  • Assists with tracking and maintaining fixed assets
  • Other duties as necessary
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB
  • Must be present at the work site to perform duties
  • Must be able to manage stressful situations
  • Must be able to lead and manage groups of people and individuals
  • Must be able to communicate effectively
  • Must be able to build and maintain a safe environment
  • Must be able to meet the physical demands of the job including but not limited to: walking, kneeling, sitting on the floor, rising from the floor, bending, and lifting at least 20 pounds

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