Accounting & Operations Associate

At the Community Foundation, we celebrate the rich diversity of the people in our tri-county region and seek to build an inclusive team that reflects that diversity. We extend a warm welcome to all qualified candidates to apply for this position.

The Community Foundation is expanding!

We are seeking to add another full-time employee to join our Accounting department to support the

financial, accounting, operations, IT, and human resources services of the

organization. This position handles a lot of day-to-day processing. Visit our

website for a full job description at www.ourcommunity.org/about/careers

Position Requirements:

Education

Completion of an associate degree in accounting or finance, or progress towards such a degree, or equivalent experience.

Other - As part of the hiring process, a background check, including a credit check, will be required for all potential employees. Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel on Foundation business.

Experience

This position requires significant experience in entering and processing financial transactions, including accounts receivable and accounts payable, as well as data entry. Experience is highly preferred in operations, IT, and human resources.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• This work requires strong communication, analytical, and organizational skills
• Willingness to be flexible in performing multiple job duties at varying skill levels
• Willingness to learn additional accounting functions over time
• Proficient in and comfortable with technology, particularly with financial and donor databases
• Attention to detail with accurate financial data entry skills
• Proficient and comfortable working with online platforms and the Microsoft Office Suite
• Highly organized and capable of managing multiple tasks and priorities
• Excellent judgment and ethics; ability to keep information confidential
• Self-reliant, good problem solver, results-oriented
• Strong interpersonal skills; strong commitment to customer service
• Energetic, flexible, collaborative, and proactive
• Professional manner and appearance consistent with a conservative business office atmosphere
• Other duties as may be prescribed from time to time

The Capital Region Community Foundation is a tax-exempt public charity that

serves the charitable needs and enhances the quality of life for people in

Ingham, Clinton, and Eaton counties. More information about the foundation is

available on our website, www.ourcommunity.org.