The Accounting Manager will work with the MAUW Leadership Team to perform the day-to-day financial operations for the Michigan Association of United Ways and Michigan 211 (MI211), a wholly owned subsidiary of MAUW. This single-person department manages and performs all financial operations including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, grant and contract management, and supporting internal financial processes. This position will support the work of the contracted CFO.
Duties & Functions
Organization Support
- Establishes internal controls and guidelines for accounting transactions and budget preparation
- Assists in preparation of annual budgets
- Provide accurate reporting and documentation as requested by organization leadership and contracted fractional CFO in a regular and timely manner
- Ensures compliance with local, state, and federal government requirements
- Support internal financial processes including credit card reporting, employee expense reimbursements, and entering and processing vendor payments
- Oversees the payroll process, including processing bi-weekly and monthly payroll
Financial Management
- Tracking income from various sources including cash, credit cards and other online payments
- Accountable for the receivables process, including invoicing for receivables from all contractual arrangements, reconciling receivable accounts, generating invoice reports when requested and notifying organization leadership of outstanding invoice amounts
- Reconcile monthly bank statements for both MAUW and MI211
- Oversees the production of periodic financial reports; ensures that the reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles or financial reporting standards
- Maintain an accurate chart of accounts for both MAUW and MI211
- Provide liaison support with contracted auditors or other reporting bodies as it pertains to the audit for MAUW and MI211
Grant Management
- Support fiscal management of grants and contracts received by MAUW, MI211, and its fiduciaries, including reporting within EGrAMS or other systems, and the preparation of Statements of Expenditure (SOE) to necessary state departments
- Prepare all necessary documents for government agencies on a monthly and annual basis
- On a monthly basis, reconcile revenue and expenditures by grant within the accounting software and within an internal grant overview report
- Performs other related duties as necessary or assigned.
Skills and Expertise
- Requires the knowledge normally acquired through a bachelor's degree in accounting or related field.
- Minimum of (3) years of nonprofit experience.
- Computer proficiency in Windows environment and MS Office Suite. Advanced proficiency in Excel and Word preferred. Knowledge of Sage Intacct and Bill.com preferred.
- Minimum of five (5) years' experience in maintaining moderately complicated accounting records and compiling financial reports.
- State grant management experience required. Federal grant management experience preferred.
- Knowledge of accounting systems and financial analysis.
- Ability to acquire, analyze and apply professional/technical knowledge, skills, experience, and judgment to accomplish results, better service customers and contribute to the organization's intellectual capital.
- Strong interpersonal communication skills, both oral and written.
- Ability to work independently, with strong problem-solving skills.
- Ability and willingness to work in a predominantly remote environment.
Compensation: Annual Salary of $60,000 - $70,000, commensurate with experience, plus a comprehensive benefit package including employer-subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance, an employer matched 403B, and other benefits averaging an additional 35% of non-salary benefit. Additional work-life benefits include generous vacation and PTO.
How to Apply
Submit resume and cover letter to careers@uwmich.org by Friday, February 27th. Subject should read “Accounting Manager”.