Accounting and Budget Specialist

At Genesee Intermediate School District (GISD), we're more than educators. We are innovators, collaborators, and community builders serving over 64,000 students and 8,500 educators across the region. Whether it's general education, special education, or career technical education, we lead with purpose and partnership to make a meaningful difference every day. Learn more about our culture and programs by clicking here.{target="_blank" rel="noopener"} ## Position Summary {#position-summary dir="ltr"} The Accounting and Budget Specialist is responsible for preparing budgets, amendments, presentations, and budget narratives. Performs a variety of accounting functions and applies accounting principles and methods in maintaining the fiscal records and systems of Genesee Intermediate School District. ## Minimum Qualifications {#minimum-qualifications dir="ltr"} - Education: Bachelor's degree in accounting, business management, or related field required; advanced accounting/business coursework and graduate-level credit preferred. - Experience: Minimum five years of accounting and/or business management experience required, or demonstrated ability to successfully perform the essential duties; SchoolsOPEN experience preferred. - Prepares and manages budgets, budget amendments, financial projections, reconciliations, journal entries, expenditure controls, and financial analyses. - Analyzes complex accounting transactions, verifies financial data, prepares financial and statistical reports, supports audits, and ensures compliance with applicable policies, regulations, and accounting standards. - Provides fiscal guidance and technical assistance to departments, resolves accounting and finance issues, supports day-to-day operations, and assists with developing and improving Business Services procedures. - Strong knowledge of accounting principles and general ledger functions; advanced Microsoft Excel and integrated accounting system skills; excellent problem-solving, organization, communication, confidentiality, customer service, and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines. ## **** Compensation & Benefits**** {#compensation-benefits dir="ltr"} ****Pay Range: ****$32.46 - $44.41/hr, commensurate with experience and qualifications Work Schedule: 261 days / 7.5 hours daily Paid Time Off: - Sick Days - 13 - Personal Business Days - 3 - Vacation Days - 10 - Bereavement Leave Insurance: Employees are eligible for the following insurance benefits after one full day of employment: