Finance Associate

POSITION: Part-time Finance Associate PART-TIME

SALARY: $21.00 per hour, based on experience

TO APPLY: Interested applicants should send a cover letter and resume to recruiting@greeningofdetroit.com

LOCATION: In Office, Detroit, MI
DEPARTMENT: Administration/Finance FLSA: Exempt
REPORTS TO: Director of Finance

Organizational Description: The Greening of Detroit is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization working with residents, block clubs, community development corporations, schools, faith-based organizations and businesses to grow a greener Detroit through planting and educational programs, workforce development, environmental leadership, advocacy and by building community capacity. Since 1989, we have worked to reforest the City of
Detroit, planting over 137,000 trees since inception.

SUMMARY:
Working under the supervision of the Finance Director, the Finance Associate is responsible for the day-to-day operation and maintenance of the financial records.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Works with staff to solve problems and support the Greening’s mission.

  • Conducts duties associated with accounts payable and receivable, including: o interacting with vendors; o processing invoices; o expense coding; o tracking project costs; o preparing and submitting invoices; o data entry

  • Processes bi-weekly payroll.

  • Processes cash disbursements, deposits and assists in petty cash management.

  • Prepares and enters journal entries.

  • Prepares account reconciliations and assists with other month-end duties as required.

  • Assists with preparation of annual audit schedules and other internal and external reporting as required.

  • Performs special projects and duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's degree in accounting or business administration is preferred. A minimum of 5 years accounting experience including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll processing, and general ledger is preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Must have ability to perform several tasks concurrently and utilize MS Excel. The ideal candidate will have excellent interpersonal skills and customer service skills paired with knowledge of GAAP, payroll processing, accounting transactions. Working knowledge of the MIP Fund accounting software and ADP Payroll systems is desired.

August 2014

Job Types: Part-time, Full-time

Pay: From $21.00 per hour

Physical setting:

  • Office

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift

  • Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Detroit, MI 48235: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

  • Accounting: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: In person