Staff Accountant

STAFF ACCOUNTANT

Reports to: Chief Financial Officer

OVERVIEW

The Staff Accountant will prepare and maintain financial records to track the organization’s assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liabilities, and other related financial activities.  The Staff Accountant will report to the Chief Financial Officer.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Job descriptions do not typically include every duty or responsibility that a person in the role may be asked to perform.  The following is a thoughtful list based on current needs. 

• Performs general cost accounting and other related duties for the organization.
• Assists in maintaining the general ledger.
• Codes invoices, sets up new accounts, and maintains vendor compliance documents.
• Assist with reconciling bank accounts at least monthly and verifies deposits.
• Creates customer invoices, maintains customer accounts, posts deposits, and manages receivable collections.
• Prepare general ledger journal entries.
• Provides assistance with annual audits; gathers necessary account information and documents to assist in the annual audits and tax related activities
• Manages the purchasing and invoicing system.
• Maintains knowledge of acceptable accounting practices and procedures.
• Manages credit card allocation process.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND CORE COMPETENCIES

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, or related field and a minimum of three years of related or a combination of education         and/or experience.
• Experience with a multi-entity non-profit organization
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of general financial accounting and cost accounting.
• Understanding of and the ability to adhere to generally accepted accounting principles.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software
• Some experience with MIP, Sage AP/Beanworks accounting software preferred
• Willingness to demonstrate commitment to DDP’s mission, vision and core values.

Downtown Detroit Partnership offers a comprehensive list of benefits for eligible employees: medical, dental, vision, basic life, long-term disability, flexible spending account, pet insurance, and other voluntary benefits.  We offer generous paid time off and holiday benefits.

At Downtown Detroit Partnership, we are intentional about diversity, equity, and inclusion.  Downtown Detroit Partnership, an equal opportunity employer, does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, height, weight, military status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.