FINANCE ASSOCIATE JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Finance Associate - Full Time
Department: Administration/Finance
Reports to: Director of Finance
Status: Full-Time Annual Salary Range: $45,000.00 - $50,000.00
The Greening of Detroit is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization working with residents, block clubs, community development corporations, schools, faith-based organizations and businesses to grow A Greener Detroit through planting and educational programs, workforce development, environmental leadership, advocacy and by building community capacity. Since 1989, we have worked to reforest the City of Detroit, Hamtramck and Highland Park by planting over 166,000 trees while working closely with the City of Detroit and in 2024 we celebrated our thirty-fifth year of community service.
Position Description:
This is a full-time position working under the supervision of the Director of Finance. The Finance Associate provides direct support for the Director of Finance and is responsible for the day-to-day operation and maintenance of The Greening of Detroit’s financial records with daily managerial direction provided by the Director of Finance in collaboration with The Greening of Detroit’s President and Vice President of Operations & Development.
Responsibilities:
• Provides daily direct support for the Director of Finance as requested.
• Works with all staff to solve basic accounting issues and concerns.
• Manages financial duties associated with accounts payable and receivables.
• Interacts with professionalism when working with vendors, employees and the community.
• Processes invoices with expediency and accuracy.
• Prepares and submits invoices.
• Verifies and double checks expense coding submissions.
• Maintains and tracks project costs.
• Processes cash disbursements, deposits and assists with petty cash management.
• Prepares and enters journal entries in precise detail.
• Prepares account reconciliations and assists with month-end duties as needed.
• Assists with all internal and external reporting including the preparation of annual audit schedules.
• Attends meetings as required or requested.
• Completes other duties and projects as assigned, directed, or as requested to facilitate The Greening’s mission.
Required Qualifications for Successful Position Performance:
• Own a strong commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging and best practices. Also enjoys working with the public and comfortable working with diverse populations.
• Excels at including, integrating and respecting people from all backgrounds and cultures; specifically, accepting and valuing differences between people.
• Possess excellent data entry skills, with the ability to perform several tasks concurrently, correctly and effectively.
• Exhibit excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Practice well-organized Time Management skills
Education and Experience:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Business Administration preferred, 1 – 2 years of experience with an Associate’s Degree may be considered.
• Working knowledge of the MIP Fund Accounting and GAAP.
• 3 – 5 years of accounting experience including accounts payables and receivables, general ledger, payroll processing and accounting transactions is preferred. Experience with ADP Payroll systems is a plus.
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel.
Compensation, Benefits and Perks:
The Greening of Detroit offers medical insurance with employee premium sharing. Plus, there is the option of enrolling in voluntary-employee-paid dental and vision. We also offer paid holidays and paid bereavement days. Additionally, based on date of hire AND hours worked, The Greening also offers accrued paid sick time and in line with seniority, accrued Paid Time Off (PTO).
Candidates must have reliable transportation, possess a valid driver’s license if stated in the job description, provide references if requested and be willing to undergo a criminal background check. Please note the Annual Salary Range prior to sending a résumé and cover letter to recruiting@greeningofdetroit.com No phone calls, please.
EEO Statement
The Greening of Detroit is an Equal Opportunity Employer seeking to reach a broad and diverse candidate pool when filling vacant positions. We strongly encourage applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds. We sincerely believe that our organization and its work benefit from the perspectives and talents of a diverse staff. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability or other applicable legally protected status. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.