Accounting Assistant

Requisition #: req10305

Location: Grand Rapids, MI

Hours: Full-time (40 hours/week)

Bethany is changing the world through family. We began our work by serving one child more than 75 years ago. Today, Bethany is an international Christian nonprofit partnering with communities in more than 30 states and in several countries around the world. We strengthen and preserve families, support displaced people fleeing danger, and find safe, loving families for children who need them. Bethany is at the forefront of creating and implementing solutions to meet the growing needs of vulnerable children and families in the U.S. and around the world.

As an Accounting Assistant I your primary responsibilities will include assisting in the processing of Accounts Payable activity, Purchasing Card (company credit card) transactions, assist with Accounts Receivable activity and processing the daily deposit. In your Accounts Payable duties, you will assist in the daily processing of invoices and be able to print the checks and electronic payments. Bethany utilizes Purchasing Cards for a significant number of monthly transactions, and you will assist with ordering new cards, setting up cardholder user accounts, monitoring receipts, providing processing assistance to cardholders, and maintaining compliance with purchasing card procedures. Accounts Receivable duties will include preparing monthly invoices, processing client payments and working aging balances. Candidate will learn how to prepare and process the daily deposit from EFT payments, checks and credit cards.

An ideal candidate for this role will be detailed oriented, be able to understand basic accounting procedures and accounting codes, be able to communicate well with staff, and have a gracious disposition even under stress.

This position is expected to function effectively with moderate supervision while following the guidelines given on procedures, along with agency, federal, and state regulatory requirements.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Daily input of Accounts Payable Transactions into batches for review and approval.
• Prepare Accounts Payable checks as needed. • Prepare and submit daily deposit.
• Prepare and submit invoices for the various programs, process payments and work aging balances.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associates level degree preferred, but not necessary;
• Basic knowledge in MS Office (Outlook, Word & Excel);
• Familiarity of working within accounting software;
• Demonstrated ability with effectively managing competing projects and timelines;
• Good organizational skills;
• Strong attention to detail;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Ability to work independently and exercise confidentiality;
• Computer and typing skills sufficient to perform essential job functions;
• Active motor vehicle license and maintain a reliable vehicle with adequate insurance coverage;
• Pass a criminal history screen, including state and local child protection agency registries;
• Subscription to and integration of the agency Statement of Faith, Mission Statement, and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commitment.

We value and embrace the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion; our culture is strengthened, and our workplace is more dynamic. We are a global organization with multicultural staff, clients, and stakeholders, so we strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. More work remains, but we are deeply committed to honestly acknowledging and addressing the impacts of race and racism throughout the organization. This work can be uncomfortable and even painful, but we believe that the greatest challenges bear the greatest rewards.