Accounting Assistant

Accounting Assistant
Grand Rapids, MI (Hybrid)
$20–24/hr
36 hours/week

Our client is a well-established nonprofit religious organization in Grand Rapids seeking an Accounting Assistant to join their team. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys reconciliation work, thrives in a relaxed and supportive environment, and is looking for strong work/life balance with a hybrid schedule. The organization offers a very laid-back culture with casual dress (jeans daily), a beautiful newer office building, and a genuinely kind and collaborative team atmosphere.

Responsibilities

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• Perform weekly bank reconciliations across multiple bank accounts
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• Investigate and resolve reconciliation variances and discrepancies
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• Manage reconciliations involving checks, ACH, cash activity, credit cards, and daily bank sweeps
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• Work within multiple entities and general ledgers
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• Assist with more complex credit card reconciliations
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• Pull documentation and create reports for upcoming audits
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• Support audit preparation activities during fiscal year-end
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• Follow established SOPs and written work instructions
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• Work within multiple banking platforms and accounting systems
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Qualifications

Required

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• 1–2 years of accounting experience with a focus on reconciliations
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• Understanding of reconciliation processes and ability to investigate discrepancies independently
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• Strong Excel skills
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• Comfortable asking questions and problem-solving
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Preferred

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• Sage Intacct experience
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• Audit exposure or audit preparation experience
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• Google Workspace experience
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• Experience using AI tools to improve efficiencies and workflows
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