Capital Projects/Grant/Accounting Coordinator
Utica Community School District • Sterling Heights, Michigan • Full Time
Posted on Sat, Jun 20, 2026
Description:
The Capital Projects/Grant/Accounting Coordinator provides support to the Executive Director of Business & Finance for capital projects, grants, and accounting functions. This includes account reconcilement, budget development, monitoring activity, and reporting to various departments and agencies.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting/business-related field and five years of accounting related experience preferred. Applicants with an equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered.
- Superior analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all District stakeholders.
- Highly detail-oriented and demonstrated high degree of accuracy.
- Must possess high levels of proficiency in Excel and other Microsoft suite applications.
- Experience with school related technology such as AS-400 preferred.
- Knowledge of state accounting code for proper account development and use.
- Exhibit a high level of professionalism. Manage and maintain highly confidential information.
- Knowledge of legal and construction management terminology.
- Knowledge of federal and state grant auditing requirements.
Responsibilities:
- Assists the Executive Director of Business & Finance in all related capital project, grant, and accounting functions.
- Assist with capital project and grant budget development and reporting.
- Assist with district audit preparation.
- Review construction payment applications and billings.
- Monitor district budget to actual activity, identify variances and work with departments to resolve.
- Other duties may be assigned.
Applicants must apply online at https://uticak12.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx. Please scan and upload applicable letters of introduction, resume, transcripts, credentials, letters of recommendation, and certificates to your online application. Any questions may be directed via phone at 586.797.1130.
Benefits:
- For detailed information regarding benefits, please reference the UCS transparency site at: https://www.uticak12.org/Page/875?
- Salary based on qualifications and experience.
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