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

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

Qualifications

Required

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

Preferred

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

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