• Accounting Associate

    Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit (Bloomfield Hills, MI)


    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.

    Required skills:

    + 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.

     

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