Accounting supervisor

Deadline: December 27, 2025

District/Organization: Van Dyke Public Schools

Position/Type: Other, full time

Salary: Commensurate with experience

Position Details

PLEASE POST

TO: INTERESTED PARTIES

FROM: Alicia Holifield, Human Resources Generalist

DATE: October 27, 2025

POSITION: Accounting Supervisor

BUILDING: Administration Building

EFFECTIVE: 2025-2026 School Year

WORKYEAR: 12 Months

RATE OF PAY: Commensurate with experience per Non-Represented Contract

Under the direction of the Director of Business and Operations, this position manages the general accounting functions of the district.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS :

• Provides for the orderly collection and dissemination of school business information

• Provides for the collection, protection and legally judicious use of all school district funds

• Performs accounting functions and maintains accounting records for all district funds, including posting of journal entries

• Communicates use of proper accounting codes to district staff

• Assists the Director of Business and Finance with aspects of the budget process for all funds

• Meets regularly with administrators and department leaders to collaboratively monitor all local, state, and federal grants, including involvement in budget development and grant close out

• Assists in the preparation and review of all federally titled budgets, other grants and accounts to ensure compliance with all legal and program requirements.

• Develop, publish and communicate processes and procedures for fiscal grants management.

• Maintain and monitor state and federal grant fiscal documents for all district grant funded programs

• Plan, present and prepare training for grant funded staff and administrators in collaboration with district administration.

• Prepares grant drawdowns and final expenditure reports

• Manages AS400 general ledger system security and account number generation in accordance with Michigan Public School Accounting Manual (1022)

• Prepares or oversees the preparation of various reports related to Medicaid billing, special education, transportation, and state/federal programs.

• Works collaboratively with payroll and human resources personnel to reconcile wages, taxes, and fringe benefits

• Coordinates and oversees the timely preparation and submission of district financial statements, single audit, and FID

• Prepares monthly financial reports for administration and the Board of Education

• Ensures proper collection and reconciliation of tax levies

• Reconciles bank statements and performs month-end and year-end close

• Maintains fixed asset records and prepares year-end fixed asset schedules

• Assists with implementation of board policies and internal controls and oversees annual updates to the business office procedures manual

• Ensures compliance with financial components of transparency information on the district website

• Meets deadlines and adheres to specific time constraints

• Performs other tasks assigned by the Director of Business and Finance

QUALIFICATIONS:

• BA or BS degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent required; CPA license preferred

• Minimum of five years of successful professional experience in an accounting function; school district experience preferred

• Michigan School Business Officials Business Office Manager and/or Business Office Specialist certification preferred, or willing to obtain.

• Demonstrated experience with grants management

• Ability to lead and motivate employees individually and as a team

• Proficiency in the use of spreadsheets and databases, and previous reporting writing experience required; AS400 experience preferred

• Ability to work independently and make decisions in accordance with established policies and regulations

• Strong knowledge of GAAP and governmental accounting, Michigan Public School Accounting Manual (1022), K- 12 governmental accounting and compliance regulations

• Ability to explain and communicate effectively, verbally and in writing

• Strong organizational and time management skills

• Demonstrated ability to work as a collaborative team member and ability to establish positive working relationships with others

• Possess a high degree of honesty, integrity, character and the ability to maintain confidentiality

Qualified parties may submit a letter of application and resume for the above vacancy until filled

APPLY TO: Alicia Holifield, Human Resources Generalist

Administration Building, 23500 MacArthur, Warren, MI 48089

FAX – 586-759-9408 Email – [email protected]

E-mail: [email protected]