Accounting Supervisor

Accounting Supervisor JobID: 33550 Position Type: FinanceDate Posted: 9/22/2026Location: Administration Office - Stark Building Closing Date: 10/06/2026District: Gibraltar School District Additional Information: Show/HideJOB TITLE: Accounting SupervisorPOSITION TYPE: Exempt (Salaried)CURRENT WAGE: Salary is commensurate with education and experience ($60,000 $63,000)REPORTS TO: Director of FinanceEVALUATION: Annual Evaluation by Director of Finance JOB SUMMARY: The Accounting Supervisor reports to the Director of Finance and is responsible for supervising the routine accounting, purchasing, and payroll operations of the district's business office under the direction of the Director of Finance. The following duties are illustrative and not exhaustive. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:The position requires knowledge normally acquired through a Bachelor's Degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or institution in Accounting, Finance, or a related fieldJob experience or expertise in business, accounting, finance or payroll is required. Previous school or governmental experience is preferredHolds, or willing to obtain, MSBO Business Office Specialist or Business Office Manager CertificationKnowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word and PowerPoint)Knowledge of computerized accounting systemsKnowledge of State of Michigan Accounting Manual preferredExcellent oral and written communication and ability to establish positive, productive relationships with othersStrong analytical and critical thinking skillsExcellent financial and business acumen, with the ability to quickly assimilate numbers and reports and provide well-reasoned, thoughtful, and succinct reports and recommendationsAbility to work under pressure and multi-task with time-sensitive constraints ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:Oversee Payroll functions, processes and employeesOversee Accounts Payable functions, processes and employeesOversee Accounts Receivable functions and processesDevelops, maintains, and executes procedures for purchasing; and oversees district compliance; including purchasing card guidelines, account openings, and limitsCoordinate and prepare annual audit schedulesReconciles monthly insurance bills and prepare/approve for paymentCollaborates with Human Resources on payroll deduction/accounts of employee benefitsCollaborate with Curriculum Department to oversee and enforce fiscal adherence for State and Federal grant expendituresServe as back up for bank deposits to ensure proper checks and balancesServe as backup for receipting incoming checks/counting and receipting all monies coming inInvoicing for DCTC, unemployment, retiree billing, and othersComplete interfund transfers/bankingUpdate salaries annually with Sun Life & MESSADevelops, maintains procedures for, and executes journal entriesExhibit a positive demeanor and support a positive work environmentMaintain consistent attendance and report to work on time as expectedComplete assigned tasks, reports, and other requirements on timeAttend all meetings and professional development required for this positionOther duties and responsibilities as assigned PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Must be able to lift, carry, and transport heavy items.Ability to sit for extended periods of time in a work day, and to sit/stand several times in short periods of time METHOD OF APPLICATION:Full application must be completed and submitted on Applitrack by closing date.External applicants' complete application must include:Letter of Intent/IntroductionComplete and up to date Online ApplicationComplete and up to date Resume3 current letters of recommendationCopy of current teaching certificateCollege Transcripts.Internal applicants' complete application must include:Letter of Intent/IntroductionApplications that are incomplete or not submitted by deadline WILL NOT be considered.All applicants must agree to have a criminal background check. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any timeThis description reflects management's assignment of essential functions, it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assignedThis job description is subject to change at any time. It is the policy of the Gibraltar School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender/sex, age, disability, height, weight or marital status in its programs, services or activities. The following people have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the discrimination policies: Inquiries related to discrimination to Ms. Amy Conway, Superintendent 19370 Vreeland Road, Woodhaven, MI 48183