Bookkeeper

Bookkeeper Position at Groves High SchoolBirmingham Public Schools is seeking a Bookkeeper for Groves High School. This is a 10-month, full-time position. The Bookkeeper is responsible for recording and analysis of financial transactions of the building with emphasis on fund accounting functions, journal entries, reports, and banking, in accordance with accepted accounting procedures.Location: Groves High SchoolSalary: In accordance with the BAEOP salary scheduleDeadline: Until FilledSchedule: Full-Time 11 MonthPosting Date: August 17, 2026Start Date: As soon as possible.The Bookkeeper is responsible for recording and analysis of financial transactions of the building with emphasis on fund accounting functions, journal entries, reports, and banking, in accordance with accepted accounting procedures.Major Duties and Responsibilities:Provide staff and administration support in the following accounting areas:Receipts and records deposits on a daily basis.

Prepares necessary reports and enters data into the computerized financial system (Business Plus).Records all necessary journal entries for in-house charges for entry into the financial system, including but not limited to fundraisers, field trips, student fees and supply orders.Assists in the data entry of all other financial information as necessary, including budgets, accounts payable, and cash flow.Maintain all student activity account reconciliations and conduct preliminary audit of those accounts.Provide financial support and facilitate the accounting associated with student organizations.Monitor all charges and prepare monthly budget updates.Ensures district and state public school accounting regulations are adhered to in all circumstances.Works collaboratively with the finance team to ensure processes and work flow are followed appropriately.Other duties as assigned by the principal and Finance Director.Qualifications:Education: An associate's degree with emphasis in accounting and/or business administration preferred.Experience: A minimum of two years experience in Michigan public school finance/business office preferred.Ability to work well with others in a fast-paced environment, handles multiple projects, establish priorities and resolve problems.Self-directed, organized and able to meet strict deadlines with accuracy.Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.Accurate data entry skills required.Possess a high degree of confidentiality with highly sensitive information about district employees and vendors.Experience and aptitude in the use of computerized systems (Business Plus), and Microsoft and Google Suites including confidence in preparing spreadsheets.Knowledge of the State of Michigan Accounting Manual.Method of Application:Interested internal candidates should submit a letter of interest to Dr. Susan Smith at candidates meeting the above qualifications must complete the online application, and submit a resume and cover letter through the Oakland Human Resources Consortium website by the deadline listed. The posting can be found at Birmingham Human Resources, click on Employment Opportunities > Open Non-Certified positions.Birmingham Public Schools Notice of Nondiscrimination:The Board of Education is committed to maintaining a learning/working environment in which all individuals are treated with dignity and respect, free from discrimination and harassment.

There will be no tolerance for discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, disability or age. The District prohibits harassment and other forms of discrimination whether occurring at school, on District property, in a District vehicle, or at any District related activity or event. The Superintendent will designate compliance officers and develop and implement regulations for the reporting, investigation and resolution of complaints of discrimination or harassment.

The following people have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Students - Inquiries related to discrimination on the basis of disability should be directed to: Executive Director of Special Education, 31301 Evergreen Road, Beverly Hills, MI 48025, . Direct all other inquiries related to discrimination to: Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, 31301 Evergreen Road, Beverly Hills, MI 48025, .