Newaygo County Regional Educational Service Agency
4747 W. 48th Street
Fremont, MI 49412

(231) 924-0381

Job Description Accounting Assistant - General

Adopted/Amended 7/00; 4/08; 8/15; 1/21; 2/23

Building Educational Service Center

Department Business Services

Reports To Chief Financial Officer

General Functions

The Accounting Assistant shall perform a variety of functional accounting responsibilities in accordance with standard accounting procedures under general supervision and guidance.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in accounting or finance or business-related work experience equal to college level.
• Recent work experience in one or more of the following areas: payroll, accounting, office or school finances.
• Perform mathematical calculations accurately and efficiently.
• Maintain an efficient system of filing and retrieval.
• Proficient at learning and using a variety of software programs.
• Able to analytically reason and make decisions.
• Able to work under pressure and multi-task with time-sensitive constraints.
• Able to work as a member of a team and contribute to the agency vision and goals.
• Positive leadership skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Must successfully complete skills assessment test.
• Must complete and pass required criminal history check.

Essential Duties

Essential duties shall include, but are not limited to:

• Perform all necessary functions to ensure accurate accounting and internal control of all cash transactions performed by agency staff.
• Coordinate the preparation and recording of journal entries into the electronic financial database.
• Perform backup duties for other business office functions.
• Assist in budget development.
• Support the annual audit process as needed.
• Perform all necessary functions to ensure a successful MDE Financial Information Database (FID) annual download.
• Utilize the electronic financial database to perform all software-supported functions.
• Attend meetings as a representative of NC RESA.
• Assist Human Resources with office tasks.
• Act as a resource, if needed, to employees, students and the general public visiting the NC RESA.

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• Possess knowledge of NC RESA’s organization, mission and philosophy.
• Perform other duties deemed appropriate by the Chief Financial Officer.

Relationships and Other Duties

The Accounting Assistant shall be directly accountable to the Chief Financial Officer and shall demonstrate commitment to the mission of the Newaygo County RESA through:

• adherence to and enforcement of agency policies and administrative regulations,
• performance resulting in quality outcomes,
• performance resulting in internal and external consumer satisfaction,
• continuous personal and professional improvement and development,
• positive interpersonal relationships with colleagues and consumers,
• continuously improving performance through internal and external evaluation,
• exhibiting the mental/physical ability and stamina to meet essential duties of the position, and
• supporting the agency and department in the Continuous Improvement Plan, including all guiding principles, strategic directions, and service expectations.

Other Required Skills

• able to communicate effectively (language skills).
• ability to work with mathematical concepts (mathematical skills).
• able to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions (reasoning skills).
• physically able to successfully perform the essential functions of the job (physical demands). Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment

• general office setting; the noise level in this position varies.

Terms of Employment

• $43,656-$54,570 (non-exempt)
• 12 months per year; 8 hours per day
• position covered under administrative regulations
• evaluated annually by the Chief Financial Officer

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individual currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned. It is the policy of Newaygo County RESA that no person shall, on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, height, weight, marital status or other trait or characteristic protected by federal or state employment discrimination statutes, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subject to discrimination during programs, activities, and employment.

_ NC RESA reserves the right to alter/amend this job description at any time. _

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $43,656.00 - $54,570.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Physical setting:

• Office

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Fremont, MI 49412: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• accounting: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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