Job Description

Position Title: Accounting Specialist

Reports to: Executive Director

Classification: Non-exempt, 20-24 hours/week

Location: Kalamazoo, MI

Who We Are:
Girls on the Run is a fun, evidence-based after-school programs that inspire all girls (3rd through 5th grade) to build their confidence, kindness, and decision making skills. Dynamic lessons instill valuable life skills including the important connection between physical and emotional health.

Why Work for Girls on the Run?
This is an opportunity to work with mission driven, passionate co-workers. We are a stable non-profit organization that has serviced the community for 25 years. Everyone is encouraged to bring their whole self to work! We offer:

• An organizational culture where everyone matters and promotes trust and collaboration.
• An organization focused on People, Passion, Purpose, and Progress.
• Competitive pay, paid holidays, and personal days.
• A record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities.
• Hybrid work schedule option.
• Mileage reimbursement.

What You Will Do:
Girls on the Run Greater Kalamazoo is seeking a part-time Accounting Specialist who will support the financial processes of the office and assist the finance team. This individual will create financial transactions such as posting information to accounting journals and software from invoices and cash receipts. This position will play a key role in our budgeting process and generally support other departments within the organization (e.g. programming, marketing, and fund development). Successful individuals in this role are self-directed and have a willingness to take initiative.

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 needs.

• Access financial information to generate reports and answer general questions as well as those related to specific accounts.
• Complete daily accounting duties such as accounts receivable, accounts payable, journal entries, and reconciling credit card and payroll accounts.
• Process vendor invoices, inquiries, expense reimbursement and reports.
• Perform general accounting and reconciliations analysis.
• Assemble information for external accountant and auditor as requested.
• Provide exceptional customer service in support of all staff, external partners, and participants.
• Assist with budget preparation by managing and maintaining annual, worksheets and preparing budget reports and enter budget into accounting software (QuickBooks).
• Input and process program registration.
• Order supplies and seek cost efficiencies where possible.
• Protect organization’s value by keeping information confidential.

Qualifications
Required

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• At least two years’ experience in accounting and bookkeeping roles.
• Proficient with QuickBooks and MS Office Suite (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint & Excel).
• Demonstrate a high degree of organizational skills.
• Demonstrate discretion and maintains confidentiality.
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and financial data analysis.
• Excellent and efficient communication, problem solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Strong time management skills, as well as the ability to multi-task and prioritize work.

Preferred

• Customer Service experience.
• Non-profit experience.

Work Environment

• Collaborative space.
• Ability to work remotely one day a week after successfully completing 90 days on-boarding.
• Friendly environment customized for your needs.
• Flexible hours and work schedule.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to push, pull, move, sit, or stand for long periods of time.
• Must be able to be on the phone for long periods of time.
• Lift up to 20 pounds as needed if helping with special events.

AAP/EEO Statement
Girls on the Run Greater Kalamazoo provides equal employment opportunity to all employees, partners/suppliers, contractors, and applicants, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected category.

Compensation and Hours: Monday – Thursday, 9am – 3pm (6-hour shifts). $20-23/hr.

Application Process: Interested candidates must submit a resume electronically to careers@girlsontherunkazoo.org. A cover letter is highly recommended but optional.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $20.00 - $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Experience:

• Microsoft Excel: 2 years (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Kalamazoo, MI 49001: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Kalamazoo, MI 49001