<p>Position Type:</p> <p>Finance/Accountant</p> <p>Date Posted:</p> <p>5/22/2025</p> <p>Location:</p> <p>Hamtramck Public Schools</p> <p>District:</p> <p>&nbsp Hamtramck Public Schools&nbsp&nbspAdditional Information: Show/Hide</p> <p>POSITION OVERVIEW:</p> <p>Provide support to the Finance Department by analyzing, performing and monitoring accounting transactions,</p> <p>preparing monthly financial statements and other required financial reports, assisting with the development</p> <p>and management of the budget, and supporting both internal and year-end audit processes. This position</p> <p>requires an organized professional with the ability to execute at a high level with independence, thoroughness</p> <p>and accuracy. This position reports to the Director of Finance and works closely with the Payroll/Benefits</p> <p>Coordinator, Accounts Payable Secretary, HR Secretary, and Federal Programs Financial Specialist.</p> <p>QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS:</p> <p>? Associates Degree in Accounting or Finance, with recent accounting experience. Bachelor's Degree is</p> <p>preferred.</p> <p>? Experience with K-12 public school fund accounting preferred.</p> <p>? Accounts payable experience a plus.</p> <p>? Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite required.</p> <p>? Experience with WCRESA SMART software preferred.</p> <p>? Ability to work independently, solve problems, and make good decisions in accordance with established</p> <p>policies and procedures required.</p> <p>? Ability to communicate cooperatively and effectively with staff and external entities required.</p> <p>? Ability to exercise discretion regarding confidential information required.</p> <p>? Ability to manage busy workload, multiple projects and meet deadlines required.</p> <p>RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES:</p> <p>? Process financial transactions of the district including draw down grant funds, receipts, disbursements,</p> <p>journal entries, general ledger maintenance and reconciliations.</p> <p>? Prepare bank deposits and record all bank transactions.</p> <p>? Perform month end closing activities, reconcile liability accounts monthly, and prepare monthly financial</p> <p>statements.</p> <p>? Reconcile bank accounts monthly.</p> <p>? Assist in preparation and monitoring of annual budgets and periodic budget amendments.</p> <p>? Record and reconcile cash transactions related to student activity accounts.</p> <p>? Serve as backup for the accounts payable function.</p> <p>? Assist with preparing various financial reports as requested by the Director of Finance including but not</p> <p>limited to: Quarterly Medicaid cost reports, annual FID, SE4094, SE4096, Maintenance of Effort, Final</p> <p>Expenditure Reports.</p> <p>? Perform year end closing activities and post accrual journal entries.</p> <p>? Prepare schedules, gather information and assist auditors as needed.</p> <p>? Must attend WCRESA workshops related to Finance.</p> <p>? Other duties as assigned by the Director of Finance.</p> <p>REPORTS TO: Director of Finance</p> <p>Terms of Employment: 52 Weeks, 40 hours per week</p> <p>Salary: $65,000 to $85,000</p> <p>Attachment(s):</p> <ul> <li>Accountant.pdf </li></ul>