What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Associate position at Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines?
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF GREATER DES MOINES
For over 50 years, the Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines has improved quality of life for all by promoting charitable giving, connecting donors with causes they care about and providing leadership on important community issues. We’re simply better together.
PURPOSE OF POSITION
The primary responsibility of the Accounting Associate is to provide support to the Finance Department of the Community Foundation. The Accounting Associate is responsible for maintaining, monitoring and reporting financial and accounting information in adherence to Community Foundation policies and procedures through day-to-day processing of accounts/grants payable and disbursement reporting. Additionally, the position will verify proper approvals and adherence to organizational standards of purchase orders, perform vendor approval follow-up, and assist with certain payroll functions.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Adaptability/Flexibility |Hustle Factor |Customer Focus | Attention to Detail/Accuracy | Decision Making/Judgement
QUALIFICATIONS
High attention to detail; good judgment; high integrity; approachable; ability to understand challenges; critical thinker; nonprofit knowledge; experience working with diverse groups of people; well-organized self-starter; resourceful; motivated; adaptable; good oral and written communications skills; ability to multi-task; good interpersonal and customer service skills; strong computer skills and ability to learn specialized software. Ability to effectively communicate information to customers, clients and other employees of the organization.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Minimum of an Associate’s degree in accounting, and two to five years related accounting/finance experience, preferably at a nonprofit organization; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
SALARY
The Community Foundation is committed to pay equity and provides a comprehensive compensation package which includes annual salary and benefits benchmarking. Salary range will be shared with candidates prior to the interview process, or upon inquiry.
Visit https://www.desmoinesfoundation.org/about-us/careers to learn more and apply.