Accounting Assistant

The Accounting Assistant shall work under the direction and supervision of the Vice President of the Greater Manhattan Community Foundation. This is a full-time position with benefits.

Qualifications

1. Two or more years of accounting experience preferred.

2. Familiarity of the community and the individuals, businesses and non-profit organizations therein.

• Interpersonal skills to effectively interact with grant-seekers, board members, donors, from diverse backgrounds.
• Basic computer literacy and willingness to learn and use the GMCF programs
• Excellent time-management and organizational skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

7. Detailed oriented, highly organized and accurate.

8. Ability to multi-task and work well under pressure and deadlines.

• Ability to handle diverse work load.
• Valid Kansas Driver’s license as position will have travel.

Leadership

· Work collaboratively with other staff and volunteers to achieve organizational goals and objectives.

· Be aware of community needs and interests as they relate to GMCF goals.

· Steward GMCF relationships between existing and prospective constituents.

· Keep GMCF files updated and backed up for security and historic purposes.

· Maintain confidentiality at all times.

Accounting

· Process distribution requests and related correspondence.

· Prepare and submit deposits.

· Assist with gift processing, generate stewardship letters and prepare deposits.

· Assist with fund transactions (entry of donations, distributions, and investment return to component funds).

· Assist in preparation of disbursement requests and processing.

· Assist with preparation and distribution of fund statements to fund advisors/authorized representatives.

· Assist in payroll and accounts payable processes.

· Assist with local, state, and federal tax reporting as required.

· Provide backup to Vice President for Finance when necessary.

Stewardship

· Prepare gift acknowledgements.

· Maintain up-to-date donor and constituent information of fund holders.

· Assist fund advisors and authorized representatives as required.

Other

· Assist with receptionist duties as needed.

· Other duties as assigned.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 - $24.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person