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Marquette-Alger RESA

Our Vision

Marquette-Alger Regional Educational Services Agency endeavors to provide its constituent districts with the supports necessary to enable them to develop communities filled with learners prepared to be successful, productive and responsible citizens.

Our Mission

Marquette-Alger Regional Educational Service Agency provides educational excellence through advocacy, collaboration, and innovation.

Belief Statements

All learners deserve the opportunity to reach their potential.
Change is necessary to meet the emerging needs of learners and communities.
Collaboration and innovation are keys to success.
Communication and a healthy exchange of ideas are essential.
We must recognize, promote, and model effective education systems.

Talent Together

Talent Together seeks to provide equitable access and opportunity to the teaching profession by eliminating barriers and providing multiple levels of support to ensure candidates can complete a high-quality teacher preparation program.

We acknowledge and respect participants’ diverse identities, cultures, and traditions and create environments where participants feel a sense of belonging so that, ultimately, children across Michigan learn from a more diverse and well-prepared teacher workforce.

Beliefs

We believe that systemic barriers have limited access to the teaching profession and negatively impacted student growth and learning.
We believe that human connection and belonging are critical. By placing students’ and participants’ whole selves – rather than just their academic selves – at the center of learning, we can revolutionize teacher preparation.
We believe that teaching and learning is not a “one-size-fits-all” approach. We must grow and evolve so we can respond to the needs of our varying communities, participants, and their students.

Commitments

We commit to designing learning experiences that uncover participants’ and students’ talents and cultivate their most authentic selves.
We commit to creating flexible structures that address the differentiated needs of participants from rural, urban, and suburban communities across the state.

Pupil Accounting Auditor

Marquette, MI

Full Time

Mid Level

POSITION SUMMARY
Performs Local Education Agency (LEA) desk and field audits related to pupil accounting, and completes associated documentation. Provides technical support and addresses questions related to state reporting requirements and documentation. Coordinates State Continuing Education Clock Hours (SCECH) application and reporting processes.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Four years of related bookkeeping/office experience
Post-secondary experience or degree in relevant area preferred
Demonstrates the ability to:
- Organize short and long term projects
- Establish and maintain filing systems (physical and electronic)
- Problem-solve and apply principles of logical thinking
- Accurately complete fiscal procedures (e.g., generating POs, invoicing, coding expenses)
Proficiency with software/applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google Suite, Zoom
Strong accounting or finance background
Excellent filing and organizational skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Must demonstrate initiative and the ability to work independently
Professional attitude and appearance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Post-secondary experience or degree in relevant area
Prior experience in a local school district, ISD, or RESA
One or more years of successful experience performing pupil accounting functions/state reporting for a local school district in Michigan

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Perform LEA desk and field audits for pupil accounting related reports (as specified in the Michigan Pupil Membership Auditing Manual) including, but not limited to the following: Count Day reports, Graduation and Dropout (GAD) reports; and Days and Clock Hours reports
Assist with Michigan Department of Education (MDE) pupil accounting audits of Marquette-Alger RESA programs
Assist with preparing for and presenting professional development to LEA data managers
Provide technical support and address questions for LEA staff and Marquette-Alger RESA staff related to state reporting
Compile spreadsheets and generate reports of pupil accounting related data and statistics across Marquette-Alger RESA districts
Download and save various state reports for Marquette-Alger RESA and LEAs
Prepare/submit reports to auditor for LEA financial audits
Compile and submit Section 53 documentation for Marquette-Alger RESA and LEAs
Submit State Continuing Education Clock hours (SCECH) applications to MDE and enter SCECH credits earned by participants
Monitor Marquette-Alger RESA and LEA data hubs to ensure accuracy
Address data requests from Marquette-Alger RESA staff and local districts
Assist with preparation of Special Education contracts as requested
Prepare and upload documents to Marquette-Alger RESA website
Participate in MPAAA and MSBO meetings to stay current on reporting requirements and changes that would impact Marquette-Alger RESA and LEAs
Scan/upload documents for the purposes of digitizing paper records
Reserve conference rooms and assist with ordering food for meetings
Perform general administrative / clerical duties such as filing, photocopying, faxing, and creating purchase orders
Interact with the public in a positive, courteous, and professional manner via email, phone, and in person
Provide front desk coverage as requested/assigned
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned

OTHER KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Demonstrated experience exercising confidentiality and sound judgment in dealing with local districts, staff, students, and operations
Ability to work on multiple projects and maintain proactive communication with stakeholders

Ability to deal with issues in a fair manner, treat diverse populations and personalities with dignity and respect, and act in a highly ethical manner
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment yet maintain flexibility in thinking and actions
Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills; highly skilled with Excel and/or Google Sheets

SPECIAL CONDITIONS:

Perform duties and functions while upholding confidentiality of privileged and sensitive information
Position requires travel to local school districts in Marquette and Alger counties using personal vehicle
Willing to obtain Pupil Accounting Auditor certification through Michigan School of Business Officials (MSBO)
Occasional overnight travel downstate for conferences and activities of professional organizations

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Full time position. Must have regular and reliable job attendance, performance, and the physical ability to do the job

REPORTS TO: Director of Special Education Compliance and Accountability

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS: According to Marquette-Alger RESA ESP Collective Bargaining Agreement

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 4:00 p.m. on December 12th, 2024

Marquette-Alger RESA does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sex (including gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, childbirth, or a related condition), age, height, weight, familial status, marital status, military service, veteran status, genetic information, disability, or any other legally protected basis, and prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment and retaliation, in any education program or activity that it operates, including in admission and employment. Marquette-Alger RESA’s Non-discrimination, Anti-Harassment, and Non-Retaliation Policy, as well as the grievance procedure for reporting concerns or complaints, are available at maresa.org/about-us/notice-of-nondiscrimination/.

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