Accountant

Be the Anchor of Hope and Change at Holy Cross Services

Working at Holy Cross Services isn’t just a job, it’s a mission. We are committed to the safety, stability, and well-being of children and families, and that commitment extends to our workplace culture. Our work is family-focused, values-driven, and grounded in service, accountability, and compassion.

Position Overview

Manages the Agency’s general ledger functions; develops and maintains accounting software systems; works with the accounting staff in accounts receivable/payables and provides software technical assistance and training; develops and prepares reports; assist with the annual audit plan and other financial reporting.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Prepare, examine, and analyze accounting records, financial statements, and other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to reporting and procedural standards.
• Compute taxes owed and prepare tax returns, ensuring compliance with payment, reporting, and other tax requirements.
• Analyze business operations, trends, costs, revenues, financial commitments, and obligations to project future revenues and expenses or to provide advice.
• Establish tables of accounts and assign entries to proper accounts.
• Develop, maintain, and analyze budgets, preparing periodic reports that compare budgeted costs to actual costs.
• Develop, implement, modify, and document recordkeeping and accounting systems, making use of current computer technology.
• Prepare forms and manuals for accounting and bookkeeping personnel and direct their work activities.
• Survey operations to ascertain accounting needs and to recommend, develop, and maintain solutions to business and financial problems.
• Work as Internal Revenue Service agents.
• Advise management about issues such as resource utilization, tax strategies, and the assumptions underlying budget forecasts.
• Provide internal and external auditing services for businesses and individuals.
• Advise clients in areas such as compensation, employee health care benefits, the design of accounting and data processing systems, and long-range tax and estate plans.
• Investigate bankruptcies and other complex financial transactions and prepare reports summarizing the findings.
• Performs other duties related to the essential duties of the position and within the individual’s capabilities as assigned by one’s supervisor.

Benefits Overview

Holy Cross Services offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support employee well-being, work-life balance, and long-term financial security.

Full-Time Employees:

• Employer-contributed medical coverage
• Paid time off (holidays, All-Purpose Leave, and Michigan Earned Sick Time Act leave)
• Disability and life insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer contribution
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility

Optional Employee-Paid Benefits (Group Rates)

• Dental & Vision Coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Voluntary Life Insurance (self, spouse, children)
• Accident, Hospital Indemnity, and Critical Illness Insurance
• College Tuition Rewards Program
• Identity Protection
• Pet Insurance

Benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and the terms of applicable plans and policies.

JOIN OUR TEAM & HELP BRING HOPE TO MICHIGAN FAMILIES!

About Holy Cross Services

Holy Cross Services (HCS) is a faith-based nonprofit grounded in Catholic and Judeo-Christian values. Since 1948, we have been committed to serving Michigan’s most vulnerable children, adults, and families with dignity, compassion, and excellence. Our mission is to bring hope, promote change, and help people live free, healthy, and productive lives—regardless of their religious or non-religious beliefs.

We are proud to be a trauma-informed, inclusive, and values-driven organization, guided by our core principles of Trust, Respect, Responsibility, Care, and Connection and our commitment to Justice, Advocacy, Dignity, Excellence, and Service (JADES).

Equal Opportunity

HCS is an equal-opportunity employer. We hire and promote based on merit, competence, and qualifications, and we do not discriminate on the basis of any factor protected by law.

Faith-Based Commitment

As a Catholic/Judeo-Christian organization, our mission is deeply rooted in faith. However, we serve and employ people of all backgrounds and beliefs. While we don’t require staff to be Catholic, we do ask that all employees respect and support our mission, values, and faith-based foundation in their professional roles. Religious participation is never a condition of service or employment.

We welcome your application if you share our passion for service and meet the minimum job qualifications—even if you don’t meet every preferred requirement.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance, MBA,
  • OR
• 5 years of non-profit accounting experience.
• CPA certification preferred
• Valid and Current Driver’s License.
• Meet State “Good Moral Character” guidelines.
• Extensive knowledge of US GAAP
• Advanced computer skills in MS Office, accounting software, and databases
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, project management, and communication skills
• Additional experience in Audit and International accounting
• Experience with non-profit organizations
• This job description outlines the general nature of the role and is not an exhaustive list of duties.

Responsibilities may change based on organizational needs. Nothing herein creates a contract of employment; employment is at-will.