Staff Accountant

Summary

In alignment with Gift of Life Michigan’s core purpose and core values, the Staff Accountant will be responsible for reviewing, reconciling, balancing, and maintaining accounting records. In addition, the incumbent will complete, review, and approve various monthly accounting reports such as month end reconciliations, while providing support documentation for assigned general ledger accounts.

Duties & Responsibilities

The following job duties and responsibilities are stated in broad terms and not intended to be inclusive.  Those in bold are essential duties of the position:

• Ensure general ledger accountability, reconciliation, and accuracy as assigned.
• Complete monthly and annual general journal entries as assigned.
• Assist in preparation of financial documents for internal and/or external use, including in support of annual report filings and audits.
• Track and post fixed asset purchases, disposals, and depreciation in the fixed asset module of the accounting software. Reconcile all asset and depreciation accounts in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) on a monthly and annual basis. Coordinate with department leaders on annual inventory of assets.
• Calculate financial accruals monthly/annually, as assigned, following GAAP standards for accrual-based accounting. 
• Prepare, review, process, and ensure accuracy of donor hospital bills as assigned.
• Reconcile, code, and enter bank and credit card entries in conjunction with the statement reconciliations as assigned.
• Help maintain the accuracy of the organization's financial policies and procedures.
• Review and ensure accuracy of accounts payable and accounts receivable invoice entry batches, as assigned.
• Cross train and act as back up for AP and AR processing
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and/or Experience

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting plus two years of experience in general accounting work, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Familiarity with general ledger reconciliations, journal entries, and depreciation.

Preferred

• Prior experience in a healthcare organization, transplant center, or organ/tissue procurement organization.
• Experience with Dynamics GP or similar ERP platform

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA)

• Written and verbal fluency in English.
• Ability to exercise initiative, critical thinking, and problem-solving.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs, including Outlook and Teams and other technology systems used in business operations.
• Ability to understand and calculate numerous mathematical and statistical formulas.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple and competing priorities.
• Demonstrate attention to detail.

Organizational Culture Expectations

• Demonstrate the competencies of Professional, Determined an