Program Assistant (Non-Profit) jobs in South Bend, IN

Non-Profit Accounts Payable Specialist & Staff Accountant

This role is located in the Michiana area

Enjoy working in an inclusive environment where you can make an impact every day to build on our team success? Enjoy working independently and within teams to create excellence on the job? Want to grow your career within a compassionate, high integrity, non-profit organization where you can make a real difference?

Then, We have the place for you!

What We Offer:

• Creative, innovative, collaborative, and flexible work environment
• Challenging and progressive career opportunities
• Competitive pay programs!
• Comprehensive Health & Wellness Benefits
• Retirement Program with Excellent Employer Match!
• Great PTO and Vacation programs!
• Open communication, recognition programs, and team-building events
• And much more to motivated, results-oriented individuals who want to make a real difference in their community and role

What You'll Do:

As the Staff Accountant you will plan, review, validate, and perform day-to-day accounting activities to ensure completeness, on-time, and error-free delivery to help support the organization and meet financial goals.

Your Accountabilities in the Role:

• Reconciles all bank statements and credit card accounts in the system to accurately match statements.
• Performs day to day AP processes, including payments and invoices, ensuring a streamlined, automated and accurate process.
• Assists in the month-end, quarterly, and annual financial close process for accurate and on-time delivery of financials.
• Maintains accounting records and handles general accounting and transactional processes, such as entering and verifying journal entries and preparing and reviewing reconciliations ensuring they are accurate.
• Prepares and processes grant receivables and billing in an accurate and timely way.
• Coordinates with administrative and program staff to ensure timely and accurate transactions are recorded.
• Provides support during the annual budgeting process, including data gathering and analysis, to meet the needs of the department.

Position Requirements:

• Education: High School Diploma or Associates Degree in Business, Accounting or other related fields preferred. We will consider an equivalent combination of education and experience as well.
• Experience: 2 years of professional accounting and/or bookkeeping experience, with a solid working knowledge of general accounting procedures. Prior experience in nonprofit accounting would be a plus.
• Certifications: N/a
• Functional Skills: Strong planning, prioritization, coordination, organization and detail-oriented skills are required to perform well in this role.  Highly process-oriented with strong time-management skills. Advanced research, analytical, math and journal entry skills are needed. Able to manage multiple priorities effectively to meet department goals and deadlines.  High sense of urgency to ensure monthly financial information is completed in a timely manor. Able to work through problems and solve with internal/external partners.
• Technology Skills: Solid aptitude with computers, proficient skillset in Word & Excel with prior experience in accounting systems.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate with others effectively via email or on the phone.
• Leadership/ Behaviors: Customer-service oriented to support the team and vendors, compliance-oriented, data-focused, who can work independently in a fast-paced environment, dependable and can handle confidential matters appropriately.    

• Culture Match: Enjoys and thrives in a fast-paced environment, with a drive to create an impact while also being a respectful problem-solver and a collaborative team member.

Other Important Information:

Pay/Salary: Pay is negotiable based on years of experience. 

Reports To: CFO

Core Hours: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm (Work hours are flexible)

Typical Work Week: M-F; 40 hours a week on average

Direct Reports: 0

Travel: None

Work Environment: Standard office environment with moderate noise.

COVID Protocol: No Special Protocol; Individuals can wear masks if desired

Have other questions? Contact Us!

Email: Scarlett@myhrcgroup.com or Contact: 937-626-0659

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer