To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description.

 

GRPS MISSION: Our mission is to ensure that all scholars are educated, self-directed and productive members of society.

CSA Financial Accountant

Department:Community and Student Affairs (CSA)

Bargaining Unit:Grand Rapids Association Education Office Personnel (GRAEOP)

Hourly Rate:$20.66/hour

 

JOB SUMMARY

The Special Programs Financial Services Accountant is a member of the Community & Student Affairs team and works with other team members to provide budgeting, financial accounting services and reporting for the district. The position provides quality services in an efficient, timely and professional manner as well as excellent customer service to a variety of internal and external customers. This position reports to the Director of State and Federal Programs.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Essential functions under the Americans with Disabilities Act may include any of the following duties, knowledge, and skills. This list is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by employees in this position. Regular on time and in person attendance is an essential function of this job. Other essential functions may include, but are not limited to, the following:

 

• Initiate and coordinate the completion of financial information and Compile and analyze monthly financial reports for internal and nonpublic stakeholders.
• Coordinate and review monthly budgeting information and Initiate, analyze and prepare reports for current year variances. Draw conclusions and make budget recommendations based on findings.
• Prepare and maintain budget and adjustment, and other financial reports for state and federal programs.
• Assist in grant compliance and development of
• Assist in the collection, maintenance and management of student and program data for state and federal programs.
• Assist in monitoring extended day and summer programming, payroll, Request for Personnel (RFPs), financial bookkeeping, monitor program plan and materials, compliance for state and federal programming and staff.
• Assist in completing program goals & objectives relating to multi-funded federal and state programs.
• Assist in time and task management, organizing staff development, parent involvement activities, meeting, special institutes, and conferences for assigned
• Assist with monitoring attendance issues and reporting documentation in Synergy.
• Monitor attendance/truancy hotline, assess situation and redirect to appropriate team member.
• Building monitoring of participating private schools to verify:

• Proper use of funds
• Timing/Type of service (extended day, one on one tutoring)
• Inventory of technology/supplies
• Identify eligible students receiving service
• Title IA/IV classroom observation (program design)
• Title IA Parent meeting has occurred and review sign-in sheet and agenda etc.

• Assist in the administration and operation of state and federal
• Work closely with Title I Director to maintain a district lead equitable service-based program to identified students residing within GRPS district but in attendance within a private participating school.
• Prepare consultant contract agreements and budget plans for internal and external stakeholders.
• Compile and analyze budget projections, revisions, and adjustments in accordance with changes in the consolidated application pertaining to remaining within compliance and established
• Provide information and training for building principals and private school officials.
• Coordinate budget guidance for building principals, private school administrators and program director, this will include preparation of budgets, expenditures, fund transfers and resolution of budget
• Compile and analyze budget entries and adjustments through financial statement work Develop midyear and year end account reviews.
• Monitor general ledger, tracking of purchase requisitions and other issues in accordance with budget allocations and established policies and
• Monitor attendance and transportation hotline and email folder to address parent/staffing concerns.
• Interact with co-workers, administration, students, parents, and the community in a positive, supportive, and cooperative
• Other duties as assigned and as allowed by grant funding as it relates to Title I and Community and Student Affairs.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Familiarity with fund accounting and generally accepted accounting

 

Preferred Qualification:

• Associate degree in accounting or business Administration or related area with experience in financial analysis and financial reporting

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Demonstrated ability to assist the Title I/PS, Section 31A and other grant funded staff with budget forecasting and
• Proven leadership ability and excellent communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to write budget reports, business correspondence and
• Ability to perform budget forecasting and planning.
• Demonstrate ability to define problems, collect data establish and analyze facts and draw valid conclusions.
• Demonstrates an ability and desire to work with staff from diverse backgrounds and
• Demonstrated experience working with computers, Working knowledge of Windows based programs (Microsoft word & excel spreadsheets), required. Working knowledge of the district e-mail, payroll and financial systems preferred or the willingness and the ability to learn.
• Proven ability to provide excellent customer service to program
• Proven ability to work with confidential
• Demonstrated experience in implementing
• Demonstrated ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from various
• Demonstrated excellent attendance and punctuality is a
• Demonstrate ability to foster teamwork and provide training.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in use of personal computers including spreadsheets software, word processing software and synergy.
• Proven ability to make decisions and act independently.
• Detail-oriented with strong coordination and program management experience.
• Demonstrated respect for confidentiality and professionalism.

 

ADA REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands, work environment factors, and mental functions described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work is medium work which requires exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, talk, hear (in a quiet or noisy environment). Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust/focus.

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud to moderate. Most work is indoors but outdoor work may be required.

 

MENTAL FUNCTIONS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to compare, analyze, communicate both orally and in writing, copy, coordinate, instruct, compute, synthesize, evaluate, use interpersonal skills, compile, and negotiate.

 

Non-Discrimination

The Grand Rapids Public Schools will not discriminate against any person based on race, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, height, weight, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, disability, veteran, or military status.

 

Americans with Disabilities Act accommodations: Assistance with the application process may be requested through the Human Resources Department at (616) 819-2022 or humanresources@grps.org.