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Imagine a place where your talent can make a meaningful difference in people’s lives. Working at Habitat for Humanity of Kent County is a rewarding experience in which our employees work together as vital parts of a much larger mission – bringing people together to build homes, communities, and hope. We are growth-minded, innovative, mission-focused, collaborative, values-driven and focused on results. We are committed to bridge-building and inclusion, and dedicated to building a diverse community, one where employees feel a sense of belonging and are valued for their contributions and the perspectives they bring.
Habitat Kent is focused on recruiting a diverse and equitable workforce, and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Finance and System Manager
We are currently seeking a full-time Finance and System Manager to join our team in Grand Rapids, MI. This position is responsible for ensuring the integrity of the general ledger, maintaining strong internal controls, and supporting comprehensive financial reporting and compliance activities. This role involves day-to-day accounting support, including accurate journal postings and credit card transaction processing (Divvy), while also playing a key role in the year-end close, audit preparation, and account reconciliations. A significant component of the job includes assisting with grant management, developing budgets and forecasts, and monitoring project costs related to housing development. This position will also provide crucial support for the organization’s technology by coordinating IT service providers and training staff on system use to ensure compliance and operational effectiveness.
Position Responsibilities:
- Implements and maintains internal controls, accounting procedures, and documentation standards to strengthen financial governance.
- Supports team with maintaining accurate general ledger entries and journal postings.
- Provides financial training to departmental managers to promote fiscal responsibility.
- Processes credit card transactions in Divvy.
- Processes and records deposits in QuickBooks.
- Supports with grant management.
- Assists in developing and monitoring annual and project-specific budgets, financial forecasts, cash management, and grant expenditure reports.
- Monitors project costs and contract compliance related to housing development activities.
- Supports monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting, including various analyses and account reconciliations.
- Supports year-end closing procedures, audit preparation, and coordination with external auditors.
- Serves as primary liaison with IT service providers to ensure technology solutions meet operational, security, and compliance needs.
- Provides staff training on technology systems to promote consistent and compliant use.
- Promotes the mission, vision, and values of Habitat for Humanity of Kent County.
- Receives and maintains professional development training necessary to fulfill the minimum standards of the essential responsibilities.
- Participates in annual professional development dedicated to fostering an inclusive culture, enhancing intercultural competency, and promoting fairness and belonging for all individuals.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Position Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration (with an emphasis on accounting), or a closely related field.
- 2-5 years of progressive experience in an accounting or financial analyst role.
- Demonstrated experience in general ledger maintenance, financial reporting, and month-end close processes.
- Demonstrated experience with grant accounting, fund accounting, or project-based cost monitoring, preferably in the non-profit or housing development sectors.
- Ability to design, implement, and maintain internal control procedures and process documentation.
- Experience with QuickBooks Pro, Bill.com, Divvi, iSolve, Microsoft Outlook, Word, and advanced knowledge of Excel.
- Attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and exceptional data entry accuracy.
- Good verbal and writing skills.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While carrying out the responsibilities of this role, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use their hands for tasks such as handling and feeling objects, and reach with their hands and arms. The role often involves climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling, as well as talking and hearing. The employee is required to sit 25% of the day. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds regularly. Additionally, the position requires specific vision abilities, including close and distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Pay Range and Benefits:
- Salary range: $70,000-$80,000 a year
- 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
- Low-cost medical plans with great coverage options
- Dental and Vision insurance
- Flex Spending Accounts
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Employee Assistance Program
- And more!
To Apply:
Please fill out the information below and upload your resume and cover letter.
No phone calls or walk-ins please.
We offer all applicants for employment equal opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, sexual orientation, gender identity, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws, or any other protected category.
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