Posting Date: July 9, 2026

Closing Date: July 23, 2026

Reports to: CFO

Start Date: Immediate Opening

Rate of Pay: $58,659 to $69,415 (commensurate with education and experience).

Schedule: 260 day contract – 8 hours per day

Qualifications:

● Bachelor’s degree in Accounting preferred; minimum Associates Degree

● Previous experience in a Michigan public school district

● Strong computer skills; proficient in developing and using high-level Excel spreadsheets

● Solid accounting and analytical skills, with high attention to detail

● Knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, purchasing, payroll, and personnel processing

● Experience with year-end accounting transactions and preparing for year-end audit

● Experience in handling highly confidential information

● Proficiency in establishing and maintaining sound internal control policies

● Outstanding organizational and time management skills

● Excellent written and oral communication skills

● Proficient with data processing procedures and computer applications, specifically Microsoft Office Suite products (Excel a necessity) , email and internet

● Ability to perform duties with awareness of district requirements and policies

● Communication skills using tact, courtesy, and consistent professionalism with personnel, students, parents and the general public

● Ability to work cooperatively with other employees in a team setting

● Openness to continuous change and process improvements and efficiencies

● Neat in appearance and present a professional image

● Act as a forward-thinker, anticipate problems and offer creative ideas and solutions

● Excellent attendance and high moral character

● High level of motivation, enthusiasm and organizational abilities

● Self-directed; ability to work with minimal supervision

Job Responsibilities:

● Receiving, recording, reconciling, and depositing for annual property tax collections for all funds

● Receiving, recording, reconciling and depositing all receipts for district funds

● Handling general ledger transactions for all district funds

● Handling general banking issues, including funds transfers, and related reporting

● Completing monthly bank reconciliations for school district accounts

● Enters monthly journal entries and completes month end closing process

● Maintaining chart of accounts in accordance with Bulletin 1022 “Michigan School Accounting Manual”

● Invoicing for federal, state and local grants

● Distribute Substitute Costs

● Preparing monthly financial reports for Board of Education

● Monitoring and updating district cash flows

● Assists in developing, implementing and evaluating internal control systems and procedures necessary to assure the application of generally accepted accounting practices within the district

● Prepares required/necessary financial reports to county, state and federal agencies

● Assisting with year-end financial and grant audits

● Back up to Payroll & Accounts Payable

● Other duties as assigned

This job description in no manner states or implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed by the position incumbent. The incumbent will be required to follow the instructions and perform the duties required by the incumbent’s supervisor, appointing authority, or designee.

How to Apply:

● Candidates are asked to apply online on the Chelsea School District Website under Employment Opportunities at chelseaschools.org

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