Accountant - Community Foundation of Greater Flint

Position Responsibilities

• Cash, Gifts & Investment Transactions
• Maintains appropriate cash balances in operating accounts.
• Safeguards gifts received and transfers them to appropriate investment accounts.
• Sums up 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.
• Inputs 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.
• Processes 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.
• Aids 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.
• Aid in preparation for various board and committee meetings.

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 spreadsheets.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities (SKA)

• Solid understanding of nonprofit accounting principles and general ledger management.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to prepare reconciliations, schedules, and financial reports.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to follow established internal controls and procedures.
• Solid written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and professionally across teams.
• Discretion in handling confidential financial and payroll information.
• Adaptability in a dynamic nonprofit environment.