Would you be excited to make a difference in the lives of many people by working for one of our country's largest Community Foundations? If so please read on!

About Us

The Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation (AAACF) is a $220 million dollar community foundation focused on enriching the quality of life in Washtenaw County. Our assets have tripled since 2015, making AAACF one of the 20 fastest-growing community foundations in the U.S. Founded in 1963, AAACF administers over 700 charitable funds. Through a core team of 21 Trustees, 20 employees, and 350+ volunteers, AAACF works to connect people, charitable causes, and permanent capital for community impact.

Our company offers best-in-class benefits and competitive pay, providing a work environment where individuals can make a significant impact while also spending quality time with family and loved ones. To learn more, visit www.aaacf.org.

About the Job

The Staff Accountant will report to the Controller and will work closely with both the Controller and CFO. This role will be an integral part of our finance team and provides support across a wide range of accounting and finance activities. This position should adopt a positive, "servant leader" mindset that embraces our finance operations as an important means for helping the foundation achieve its charitable mission.

Essential Responsibilities:

Oversee and manage accounts payable and notes receivable functions, ensuring all payments are processed accurately and on time

Reconcile credit card purchases to ensure accuracy with statement balances

Reconcile credit card payments

Assist in the preparation and coordination of annual audits, providing necessary documentation and respond to auditor inquiries

Obtain and enter ACH and W-9 information into the database

Enter bank and other miscellaneous charges

Prepare quarterly fund statements

Process gifts: Enter new gifts into our software system and prepare gift acknowledgement letters

Manage pledges; prepare & send quarterly reminder letters

Assist in AdobeSign form management

Prepare minutes for committee meetings

Assist with performance monitoring on direct investments

Assist on other projects as needed

About You

Experience, Education and Residency:

At least two years of professional experience in an accounting role

A bachelor's degree is a plus but not required in the case of applicants with highly relevant work experience

AAACF will prioritize candidates who reside in or are willing to move to Washtenaw County, Michigan

Desired Skills and Personal Qualities:

Attention to detail to ensure that tasks are completed on time, thoroughly and accurately with limited oversight

Embraces a positive mindset in alignment with AAACF's culture

Takes pride in providing outstanding care and service to both internal and external customers

Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

Ability to organize, manage and complete a wide variety of assignments

Enjoys and thrives in a fast-paced environment

Flexibility to adjust to new tasks should organizational needs change

Professionalism, diplomacy, and strong judgment

Respect for confidential and sensitive data

Excellent analytical and positive, problem-solving mindset

Excellent interpersonal skills to help build strong relationships with colleagues

Passionate about AAACF's mission

Excellent Excel skills and proficient with other office software (MS Word, Gmail/ Outlook)

Benefits

Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation

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