Accounting Associate

As a major instrument of philanthropy and volunteerism in the Detroit area, we are a person-to-person, community-driven organization dedicated to supporting health, education, spiritual, and cultural needs.

Under the combined umbrella of a social service funding organization and a large community foundation, the combined organizations raise and allocate funds to provide lifesaving and life-enhancing humanitarian assistance to those in need in southeast Michigan, nationally and throughout the world.  Locally, the combined organizations support a family of several social service agencies and schools.

The combined organizations are currently recruiting to fill the position of: 

Accounting Associate
Reports to: Director, Finance Operations

The main role of the Accounting /AP/AR Associate is to support multiple funds with experience in general accounting.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Process high volume donor gift receipts from various sources (checks, lockbox, credit cards online giving platforms).
• Monitor monthly donations and payment plans for donors. Enter payments in donor CRM.
• Gift acknowledgment processing.
• Accounts payable invoice entries and check preparation in a higher volume environment, utilizing multiple bank accounts.
• Bank positive pay process and uploads.
• Assist with bank deposits.
• Enter cash receipt journal entries.
• Answer payment line and process donor credit card payments and respond to donor questions.
• Assist and support senior accountants.
• Perform routine file maintenance.

• Minimum 1 - 2 years related experience.
• Experience in accounting – A/P, A/R, General Ledger, Journal Entries
• Proficient in MS Office including Word and Excel.
• Team player with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
• Ability to work independently, be a self-starter, and maintain organization.
• Ability to learn new skills as needed.

Systems used: Excel, Financial Edge, Blackbaud CRM, PG Fund.