Position Title: Finance Clerk The primary function of the Finance Clerk is to assist the Finance Specialist and Finance Director in managing the overall financial functions of the district, including processing transactions within the finance software, completing bank deposits, creating invoices, and assisting with purchasing practices in accordance with Michigan ‘s governmental accounting practices. The person in this position will also be required to prepare and process all vendor invoices for payment. Deadline to apply: 12:00 p.m., Thursday, November 12, 2026
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED required;
- Associates degree or higher in Accounting or related field preferred;
- Knowledge of Microsoft Suite including Excel Spreadsheets and Google Workspace;
- Knowledge of Skyward Qmlativ financial software preferred;
- Must maintain confidentiality at all times;
- Excellent public relations skills including courteousness, tact, and good verbal communications.
- Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of directors, clients, customers, and the general public.
- Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve routine problems with minimal supervisory assistance. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, with staff and with the community. Ability to perform duties with awareness and consistency to the mission and goals established by the Board of Education.
- Physical Demands: The physical demands described here 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to walk; use hands to hold, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds such as boxes of miscellaneous supplies. Ability to kneel and stoop.
The employee must be able to meet deadlines with and be flexible in accommodating scheduled activities/events during their shift. Occasionally the employee must use hand/grip strength to do manual tasks. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and depth perception. Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable Individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. . The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate. The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or nonprescribed controlled substance in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the District (Board Policy 1400). Report to/Evaluated by: Finance Director Supervisory Responsibility: All school employees have some responsibility for supervising students and assisting in maintaining a safe environment at all times. Salary Range: $20/hour - $22/hour; dependent upon credentials and experience. Part-time, 20-29 hours per week. Non-union position. Essential Duties
- Verify, and distribute checks;
- Prepare all reports as required by local, state, and federal agencies;
- Prepare and process all vendor invoices for payment;
- Assist with annual audit;
- Process all aspects of purchase order procedures;
- Process general fund check run;
- Prepare invoices and record receivables;
- Correspond with vendors as needed;
- Maintain necessary vendor relationships;
- Filing and record keeping;
- NSF letters and follow-up;
- Process/enter deposits;
- Additional duties may be assigned as needed;
- Takes in-service training as provided in accordance with contract;
- Must be self-directed and have the ability to follow directives from supervisors;
- Must maintain confidentiality at all times;
- Regular in-person attendance and promptness is an essential duty in this position.