Business office manager

Deadline: September 22, 2025

District/Organization: Southgate Community Schools

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

Salary: $100,000

Position Details

POSTING POSITION: Business Office Manager

This position reports to the Chief Finance Officer and is considered an office supervisor who manages business transactions, processes, and prepares reports for the Chief Finance Officer and the State of Michigan as needed. This position does not handle budget assumptions, creation, or presentations.

POSTING DATE: September 8, 2025

QUALIFICATIONS:

• At least three years of work experience in general accounting is preferred.

• Experience in public schools is considered an asset.

• Demonstrated computer experience with a comprehensive accounting system. Competence in Excel, Word, and Google Suite.

• Experience with RESA’s SMART system is preferred.

• Ability to work in a positive, professional manner with students, staff, parents and community members.

• Employment history of excellent communication, self-motivation, detail-orientation, conscientiousness, and accurateness with exceptional organizational skills.

• Ability to handle numerous tasks simultaneously and meet deadlines.

• Ability to take initiative with the goal of continuous improvement.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting preferred.

DUTIES :

• Provide leadership and oversight to all daily operations of the business office

• Monitor cash flow and perform cash management activities.

• Maintain the general ledger

• Prepare reports for preparation of the original and amended budget

• Annual audit support and FID filing

• Prepare SE 4094 & SE 4096

• Prepare L4029

• Fixed asset reporting

• Risk manager – liability insurance claims

• Wire transfers for payments Payroll Debt Service ORS-Retirement Taxes – 941 deposits, State of MI withholding, Annual Sales Tax Report Health Savings Accounts, Employee Supplemental Insurances

• Recap monthly reports for Board of Education – Check Registers / Electronic Transfers / Payroll

• Year-End Reports

• Any other duties as assigned by the Chief Finance Officer

WORK YEAR: RATE OF PAY: POSTING DATES: STARTING DATE: 12 months Eight (8) hours per day in accordance with the Director of Business and Finance schedule $100,000 September 8, 2025 – September 22, 2025

TBD APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Only online applications will be accepted.

Please visit click on HR, select Employment Opportunities, District Employment Opportunities. This description is intended to describe the type and level of work being performed of the individual assigned to this position. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required of the position.

Must meet health requirements as required by performance responsibilities. The Southgate Community School District reserves the right to make changes to this job posting and performance responsibilities whenever necessary Non-Discrimination Statement The Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, (including sexual orientation or transgender identity), disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category, (collectively, “Protected Classes”), in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities.

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