Accountant

Community Foundation of Greater Flint • Flint, MI • 1w ago

Organization: Community Foundation of Greater Flint

Location: Flint, MI

Pay Range: $70,000-$80,000

Summary:

The Accountant is responsible for the day-to-day execution and accuracy of core accounting, grants, payroll, and recordkeeping functions, operating under the direction and review of the Director of Finance. This role ensures that transactions are processed accurately, records are complete, and financial data is prepared in a timely manner for review, reporting, and decision-making.

Position Responsibilities:

Cash, Gifts & Investment Transactions**

Works with the Director of Finance to maintain appropriate cash balances in operating accounts.

Ensures gifts received are transferred to appropriate investment accounts in a timely manner.

Summarizes monthly gifts and deposits and reconciles totals to the accounting system.

Prepares monthly bank and investment reconciliations for the Director of Finance review.

Enters investment activity into unitization or investment tracking systems.

Accounts Payable & Disbursements**

Maintains vendor records and supporting documentation.

Ensures disbursements are properly recorded and supported.

Input invoices for ACH payments into the accounts payable module after documenting general ledger coding.

Grant Accounting & Administration**

Manages the grant payment process.

Maintains grant-related financial analyses.

Process available spendable balances in the accounting system.

Financial Reporting & General Ledger**

Prepares monthly general ledger close, including reconciliations.

Identifies and documents variances from the budget.

Prepares standard internal financial reports.

Responds to ad hoc financial and reporting requests from senior leadership.

Audit, Tax & Record Retention Support**

Prepares audit and tax workpapers as requested.

Supports external auditors and tax preparers with documentation.

Assists in maintaining permanent financial and organizational records.

Ensures records are archived in accordance with the Foundation's retention policy.**

Systems & Operational Support**

Assists the Director of Finance with basic IT and systems support related to finance operations.

Identifies training needs related to financial systems for internal users.**

Payroll, Benefits, & Governance Administration Support**

Prepares bi-weekly payroll.

Maintains payroll records, benefit documentation, and related files.

Ensures payroll transactions are properly recorded in the general ledger.

Assist with preparation for various board and committee meetings.

Other duties as assigned by the Director of Finance.

Qualifications:**

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance from an accredited college or university, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

At least 5 years of accounting experience; nonprofit or foundation experience preferred.

Experience with fund accounting, grants, and restricted funds strongly preferred.

Experience supporting audits and tax preparation.

Proficiency with accounting and financial management systems and spread

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