Staff Accountant, LEA Payroll Services

Staff Accountant, LEA Payroll Services

Kent ISD

Full time, 260 day year-round position

Non-Union Hourly Classified, Grade 5

Responsible for the accurate and timely preparation, processing, and distribution of payrolls for assigned local education agencies (LEAs). This position ensures compliance with applicable regulations, provides exceptional customer service to district partners, and supports payroll operations and reporting for Kent ISD.

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with concentration in accounting preferred.
• Proficient at Microsoft Excel and competent in other Microsoft Suite products.
• Familiarity with school fund accounting procedures and systems preferred.
• Familiar with General Accepted Accounting Procedures (GAAP).
• Must possess a positive attitude and interpersonal skills to clearly communicate and collaborate with both internal and external customers.
• High level of organizational and problem-solving skills with the ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines, and work independently with confidentiality, trust, and accuracy.
• Ability to analyze financial data, reconcile discrepancies, and resolve related issues.
• Ability to take initiative and work within a team.
• High level of professionalism and discretion.
• Approach tasks and challenges with enthusiasm, adaptability, and a willingness to contribute to team success.
• Predictable and reliable attendance, essential.

Duties and Responsibilities :

For Local Educational Agencies (LEAs) :

For Kent ISD :

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Alternative requirements that may be appropriate and acceptable to the School Board may be considered. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Benefits : Robust benefit package includes full medical, dental, and vision insurance; generous paid sick and vacation days; State of Michigan School Employment retirement program

Please note, due to the large number of applications, we are unable to attend to e-mail or telephone inquiries on application status.

The final candidate for this position will be required (at their cost) to furnish Kent Intermediate School District with a current Michigan State Police and FBI criminal records LiveScan check prior to our recommendation to hire.

It is the policy of the Kent ISD School Board that no student, staff member or candidate for any position in the District shall be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, national origin, creed, ancestry, age, gender / sex, sexual orientation, marital status, height, weight, veteran status, political belief or physical / mental disability which does not impair their ability to perform adequately in the individual's particular position or activity, excluded from participation in, denied the benefit of, or to be subjected to discrimination in any program or activity for which the Kent ISD School Board is responsible for or receives financial assistance from the U.S. Department of Education. The Coordinator for Title IX, Section 504, the Age Discrimination Act and Title II is : Dave Rodgers, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources