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Accounting Clerk (Temporary Full-Time)

Benton Harbor, Michigan (In-person, hybrid, or remote capability)

 

This is a temporary full-time position that is anticipated to run to May 2026.

 

OUR ORGANIZATION:

Kinexus, recognized as one of Nonprofit Times 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021 Best Nonprofits to Work For, is a cutting-edge community development organization with growing initiatives to create an economically thriving Michigan. We are change agents who create solutions for business, workforce, and community challenges to promote economic vitality. 

THE TEAM:

Our team is comprised of competent and caring business professionals who are innovative, resourceful, collaborative, and helpful in facilitating the financial/risk management and accountability of the Kinexus Group.  This responsibility requires that we be service oriented relative to the financial needs of all departments while still assuring that all transactions adhere to Kinexus Group policies and procedures, generally accepted accounting principles, and rules established through various federal, state and local fund sources. 

WHAT WE EXPECT FROM YOU:

The accounting clerk is a key player within the internal operations team. This position works closely with the Manager Finance to meet the desired outcomes below.

  • Ensures the integrity of financial data in the accounting system is in compliance with Federal, state and local government accounting standards.
  • Collaborates on initiatives and projects, performing special reviews, reports, and analyses for new and existing business ventures or programs.
  • Working understanding of accounting for nonprofits.
  • Living our values (Bold, Inspirational, Entrepreneurial).
  • Ensures the full integration of the finance team within the larger Kinexus Team to reduce duplication of effort, streamline services, and maximize all resources in support of the right service at the right time.
  • Models the way for a common purpose and shared consciousness under our Team of Teams approach.
  • Accountability to align with the mission, vision, and values of Kinexus.

OUR DESIRED OUTCOMES:

General daily operations of the finance department, performing a wide variety of accounts payable, accounts receivable/cash management, and payroll support activities including but not limited to: 

  • Accounts Payable: Enter vendor invoices, process vendor payments, investigate invoice discrepancies, and process employee expense reimbursements.
  • Purchase order tracking support
  • Accounts Receivable/ Cash Management: deposit preparation
  • Support day-to-day fiscal operations, support of program and grant accounting ensuring that expenditures are aligned with grant or program budgets and comply with applicable government regulations.

QUALIFICATIONS: 

  • Associate’s degree in the areas of accounting, finance, or a related field or equivalent combination of training and/or experience.
  • Prior experience in accounting or bookkeeping.
  • Knowledge and understanding of generally accepted accounting principles, general business practices, and project management.
  • Thorough understanding of bookkeeping practices and procedures.
  • Ability to both think critically and execute tactically.
  • A strong business acumen with attention to detail.
  • Spreadsheet proficiency.
  • Must be a self-starter, work with a minimum of supervision.
  • Must have good interpersonal skills, the ability to organize, prioritize and maintain confidentiality, build relationships, and the ability to work in team environment.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

  • Two or more years of experience in an accounting or business analyst role.
  • Nonprofit, workforce, or economic development experience.
  • Grants management or fund-based accounting expertise.
  • Work with the Blackbaud Financial Edge NXT accounting system.

 

We have a unique culture that requires us to be BOLD, INSPIRATIONAL, ENTREPRENEURIAL and INCLUSIVE.   We spend more waking hours with each other than we do with family or friends, so finding someone that adds to our culture is extremely important.   It is our goal to inspire positive economic change one person, one business and one community at a time. 

Kinexus Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Program. Auxiliary aids, reasonable accommodations and or services are available upon request for individuals with disabilities. Michigan Relay Center: 711 Voice and TDD. Kinexus is a partner of American Job Centers.  

 

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