General Accountant

Job Summary:

The Ilitch Companies Foundation and Little Caesars AAA Hockey Club are seeking an accountant to join our not-for-profit team who is passionate about making a difference while leveraging their accounting skills. The accountant will play a crucial role in managing the day-to-day financial activities, ensuring accuracy in financial reporting. Responsibilities include processing daily transactions, performing month-end close procedures and preparing monthly financial statements. Additionally, this role will collaborate with cross-functional teams and assist in a variety of special projects. The role requires attention to detail, strong analytical skills, and a solid understanding of accounting principles.

Key Responsibilities:

• Record and reconcile daily financial transactions, including accounts payable, cash receipts, and accounts receivable, building positive relationships with vendors and team managers.
• Responsible for entering and verifying payment of invoices associated with accounts payable and ensuring payments are charged to the appropriate accounts.
• Determine outstanding accounts receivable balances, collect, and perform accounts receivable functions.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and adjusting journal entries as part of the month-end close process.
• Prepare financial statements for month-end closing. As well as aid with the budget to actual variance analysis to prepare commentary on financial statements.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to address accounting related inquiries and provide support for decision-making needs.
• Ensure compliance with internal control policies and procedures to mitigate financial risks and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Maintain accurate and organized financial records and documentation for reference and compliance purposes.
• Identify and implement process improvements with innovation, enhancing efficiency and effectiveness organizationally.
• Work with the Accounting team to provide a clean and timely year-end reporting package to the tax department.
• Collaborate with department heads for the creation of annual budgets as well as continuous projections as needed.
• Work in partnership with internal and external auditors to facilitate audit requests.
• Assist with various financial special projects as needed.
• Ensure compliance with relevant complex accounting standards, laws, and regulations.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
• Minimum three (3) years of accounting experience with progressive responsibility in a nonprofit setting. Strong accounting skills and an in-depth knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and their application to business.
• Evidence of highly developed verbal, written, and presentation communication skills.
• Ability to manage several complex projects simultaneously with the ability to prioritize tasks and adapt to changing priorities.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment with all levels of colleagues.
• A proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues.
• Detail oriented mindset with a focus on accuracy and precision in financial reporting.
• Strong Computer skills with the ability to effectively navigate and utilize computer programs and applications essential to job duties. Experience with Oracle a plus.
• The ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with the highest ethical standards and integrity.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Oracle experience a plus.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.