About Global Detroit
Global Detroit is a regional economic and community development organization. We develop and implement immigrant-inclusive strategies to drive the growth, revitalization and broadly shared prosperity of Detroit and Southeast Michigan. Cities and regions that are welcoming to immigrants are vibrant. They have strong neighborhoods, competitive companies, successful small businesses, and a rich and diverse cultural life. By intentionally including immigrants in our economic development strategies, we aim to spark growth, revitalization, and sustained prosperity in Detroit and throughout Southeast Michigan. We work as trusted connectors, architects of ideas and change agents to build a high-growth, prosperous and inclusive regional economy.
Joining the Global Detroit Team
Global Detroit is a nationally recognized leader in creating meaningful economic development that begins with immigrant families and entrepreneurs, as well as international students and global talent, and leads to lasting change for our region. We are a group of thinkers and doers from Detroit and all over the world. We believe that we can build–through a strategic approach—an equitable economy where immigrants are valued and meaningfully included. As a member of the Global Detroit team, you will have a chance to flex your creative muscles, to step outside of what is expected, and to find new solutions to old problems. We welcome energetic and innovative thought leaders to apply!
Position Overview
The Accountant supports Global Detroit’s strategic and critical financial decisions by collecting, tracking, and correcting the organization’s finances. Their main duties include managing and tracking accounting transactions and grant awards, conducting financial analysis, preparing financial reports, conducting reconciliations and month-end closings, preparing for, and supporting, tax and audit processes, and supporting the continuous improvement of Global Detroit’s financial operations. Reporting to the Operations Director, the Accountant will work with the operations and leadership teams to implement and refine Global Detroit’s financial processes in support of Global Detroit’s broader financial strategy. This is a part-time position or contractor position. This position can be scaled down to a bookkeeper position or scaled up to a financial manager position, so we encourage applicants from diverse finance backgrounds to apply.
Responsibilities
Manage and Track Accounting Transactions and Grant Awards
Reporting and Analysis
Continuous Improvement and Troubleshooting
Tax Returns and Audits
Required Skills and Experience
To fulfill this role successfully, we are looking for candidates with the following:
Desired Skills and Experience
Salary and Benefits
This position is a part-time or contractor (20 hours/ week) hourly position, with up to 30 hours/ week during month-end reconciliations and audit periods. The salary will range from $20 to $45.46 per hour, depending on experience. This position does not include benefits. The Global Detroit team is currently working remotely, but this position is based in Detroit, with the option for hybrid hours (partial office time, partial remote time).
To Apply
Submit an application here, including your resume and cover letter explaining your interest in the position and unique qualifications. In your cover letter please indicate your earliest potential start date.
The Global Detroit team is currently working remotely, but this position will ultimately be based in Detroit, with the option for hybrid hours (partial office time, partial remote).
Visit www.globaldetroitmi.org for additional information about Global Detroit.
Please submit your resume and cover letter via this link
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