Accounting Assistant
Accounting Assistant
Greater Toledo Community Foundation
Greater Toledo Community Foundation is hiring an Accounting Assistant. This position is part of the Finance team and reports to the Controller. The position profile follows. To apply, email a cover letter and your resume to [email protected]. The position will remain open until it is filled.
JOB TITLE: Accounting Assistant
DEPARTMENT: Finance
SUPERVISOR: Controller
Toledo Community Foundation, Inc. is a community asset. The Foundation is a collection of funds established by donors interested in philanthropy and supporting the Toledo area. Currently, the assets of the Foundation are approximately $435 million, made up of more than 900 funds. The Foundation is the largest grantmaker in the Toledo area, granting an average of $18 million a year.
GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION |
This position will be responsible for the day-to-day activities related to gift entry as well as ordering the funds needed to pay grants. This position is a very detail-oriented job where accuracy, to the penny, is important.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES |
Preparation of all bank and brokerage firm deposit slips
Data entry for gifts, including preparing acknowledgement letters
Data entry for accounts payable and some month-end journal entries
Preparation of money orders for grant payments and record transfers (between pools)
Ensure that bills are paid timely
Prepare all approved checks, download grant letters and prepare check registers
Prepare 1099s annually
Scan supporting documents
Manage company credit cards
Provide secretarial support as needed for the Finance Department
MINOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES |
Provide back-up for phones in the absence of the Administrative Assistant or the Grantmaking Associate
Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE JOB |
Education:
Associates degree
Experience:
2 years nonprofit and/or grantmaking experience
Other:
Ability to review and proofread documents for accuracy, spelling, punctuation and grammar
Ability to manage multiple tasks in an environment with short deadlines
Meet monthly financial deadlines
KEY COMPETENCIES |
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite
Self-starter, detail oriented, accurate and meticulous with work product
Ability to work independently and in a team environment
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS |
While this is mainly an office position, the ability to lift small boxes (letter stock, postcard stock, paper) is required occasionally.
To apply, email a cover letter and your resume to [email protected].
The position will remain open until it is filled.