Business Office Specialist

Deadline: February 27, 2026

District/Organization: Tecumseh Public Schools

Position/Type: Central Office – 1st Line Admin, part time

Salary: 18.00-22.00/hr

Position Details

The Business Office Specialist performs clerical and financial support functions for the District, with primary responsibility for accounts payable and related bookkeeping activities. This position assists in monitoring fiscal transactions and maintaining accurate financial records to ensure the efficient and compliant operation of the Business Office. The Business Office Specialist supports the District’s financial processes to help maintain effective educational operations.

General Information/Duties:

• Process accounts payable, including vendor payments and invoice verification.
• Reconcile system check registers with daily financial spreadsheets.
• Scan and upload accounts payable check runs into the financial management system.
• Process and verify purchase orders for completeness and accuracy.
• Prepare and distribute vendor correspondence as needed.
• Create invoices and monitor payment receipts.
• Prepare and process annual 1099 documentation in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Maintain computerized bookkeeping and accounting records.
• Maintain confidentiality of financial and employee information.
• Ensure compliance with Michigan laws, regulations, and financial reporting requirements (including GASB, MPSERS, state aid, CEPI, School Aid Fund, etc.).
• Effectively and consistently communicate and interact with staff.
• Maintain up-to-date and accurate records.
• Attend all mandatory staff meetings, events, or trainings
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Business Services

Qualifications:

Minimum Education & Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting principles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite.

Preferred Education & Experience:

• Associate degree in applied science, business administration, or other related field
• MSBO Business Office Specialist Certification or the ability to attain certification required.

Required Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of basic accounting and financial recordkeeping practices.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Ability to operate standard office and accounting equipment.
• Ability to work independently and apply established policies and procedures.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.

Terms of Employment:

Part-time, hourly, non-exempt position, hired through EDUStaff.

About the District

Tecumseh Public Schools is known for its excellence in academics and hard work in meeting the individual needs of each student. The guiding principle for our district, Every Student. Every Day. where we put the best interests of our students at the forefront of all we do. Our district is committed to creating experiences that prepare students for lifelong learning.

OUR MISSION: The Tecumseh Public Schools community will empower every student, every day, for life success with flexible opportunities in diverse learning environments

OUR VISION: Inspiring students to become empowered, innovative individuals

BELIEF STATEMENTS: We believe…

• Every student deserves an outstanding education.
• An engaged community is the backbone of our success.
• In the development of the whole child.

Learn more about Tecumseh Public Schools, please visit our website at

E-mail: [email protected]