Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant

Location: Kalamazoo, MI 
Salary: $50,000 - $60,000 annually 
Position Type: Full-Time, Exempt 
Reports To: Vice President of Finance

Join One of the Nation's Leading Nature Centers

Recognized as one of the top nature centers in the country, KNC encompasses 1,500 acres of forests, fields, and wetlands, with more than 15 miles of scenic trails. Every educational program, conservation initiative, and community experience we provide depends on strong financial stewardship behind the scenes.

If you're an accounting professional who wants your work to have a meaningful impact, this is your opportunity to combine your passion for finance with a mission that benefits people, wildlife, and the environment.

Why This Role Matters

As our Staff Accountant, you'll play an important role in supporting the financial operations that make KNC's conservation, education, and community programs possible. You'll work closely with the Vice President of Finance and colleagues across the organization to ensure financial information is accurate, timely, and well-organized.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on accounting work, problem-solving, and being part of a mission-driven team where their day-to-day contributions have a meaningful impact.

What You'll Do

Our Hiring Timeline

At KNC, we believe important hiring decisions deserve time and care. We're committed to finding the right person for this role while being respectful of candidates' schedules during the winter holiday season.

November-December: Application review period
December: Initial phone conversations with selected candidates
January: First-round interviews
February: Final-round interviews
March: Target start date

We'll communicate regularly with candidates throughout the process and do our best to accommodate scheduling needs wherever possible.

Commitment to Inclusion

The Kalamazoo Nature Center values the strength that diverse perspectives bring to our workplace and mission. We are committed to recruiting, developing, and retaining a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and creating an environment where everyone feels welcomed, respected, and empowered to contribute.

The Kalamazoo Nature Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.