What are the responsibilities and job description for the General Accountant position at The Henry Ford?
The Henry Ford is a nonprofit organization, an internationally recognized cultural destination, and a one-of-a-kind workplace. The Henry Ford provides unique educational experiences based on authentic objects, stories, and lives from America's traditions of ingenuity, resourcefulness and innovation. Our purpose is to inspire people to learn from these traditions to help shape a better future. Our team is inspired daily by one another as well as the authentic stories of innovation that we share across our four venues. We want you to be part of this legacy and take it forward and that aligns with our core values of being Curious, Authentic, and Passionate.
Our Finance team has an opportunity for a full-time General Accountant. This position will be responsible for recording journal entries, maintaining fixed asset records, and completing a broad range of analytical reviews and reconciliations. We are seeking a well-organized innovative self-starter with strong communication, technology, and analytical skills. You will assist with annual financial audits and play an essential role on a collaborative multi-team in the monthly accounting close.
Essential Responsibilities
• Key contributor to general ledger processes, including the monthly close. Prepares and reviews journal entries, facilitates timely processing, and actively participates on the Accounting analytics team.
• Key contact for independent auditors during year-end audits of financial statements, 403b, and federal grants. Prepares schedules and ensures follow-up of various audit tasks.
• Reconciles and reviews details from various functional systems, including general ledger, 403b, fundraising, ticketing, and payroll. Works with internal units and accounting leaders to ensure proper follow-up and problem resolution.
• Prepares tax and compliance schedules for Forms 990 and 990T.
• Acts as key problem-solver, identifying and correcting problems as well as recommending preventative solutions.
• Maintains and reconciles fixed asset records, providing related schedules and reports as needed.
• Performs other activities as necessary.
• Contributes to the effective team management of all problems, issues and opportunities.
Your Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products and have a high comfort level working with technology.
• Experience with automated accounting systems, preferred.
Please note that this job description is subject to modifications at any time to meet the evolving requirements of our institution.
Respect, inclusion, and opportunity for people of all backgrounds will attract the best ideas to THF and help us shape a more vibrant future. By honoring and celebrating people’s diversity, THF can bring new creativity, effectiveness, and leadership to our work and community. Achieving diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility is a continuous process, which, we believe, will contribute to a sustainable and inclusive world. Therefore, we strongly encourage applications from individuals who identify with or belong to marginalized communities.
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