Senior Finance Associate

United Way of South Central Michigan • Lansing, MI

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

This detail-oriented, self-motivated team player will support UWSCMI's efforts to positively impact lives across the United Way of South Central Michigan region. The Senior Finance Associate focuses on Accounts Payable by verifying invoices for proper coding and approvals, entering bills for payment and recording daily bank transactions onto the accounting platform. The position will manage organizational credit cards, 1099 reporting and compliance, reconcile balance sheet accounts, and produce reports to support budget monitoring, financial reporting, and audit preparation. This position is hybrid with a minimum of three days in the office a week. This position may work out of the Kalamazoo, Battle Creek, Jackson, or Lansing office. Occasional travel within the region is required. Note: This position is posted in multiple locations but it represents a single opportunity. Duplicate postings are intended to reach a broader candidate pool and reflect regional hiring flexibility

Requirements

• Demonstrate a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion and ability to apply anti-oppressive and anti-racist principles in the workplace.
• Demonstrated professional experience in accounting or finance with increased responsibility in AP/AR, credit card Management and processing, and 1099 processing required. This may include a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• Demonstrated professional experience in balance sheet reconciliations.
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment, excellent problem solver.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to accurately process large amounts of data.
• High level of organization and the ability to change work focus throughout the day.
• Significant knowledge of Microsoft Products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams and SharePoint, and accounting software required.
• Experience managing projects or operational initiatives through multiple phases or cycles.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Unquestioned confidentiality with sensitive financial and personnel matters and issues.
• Ability to work in front of a computer for extended periods of time.
• Frequent sitting, standing, and walking
• Reliable transportation for occasional travel within the region.
• Use of a personal motor vehicle for transportation requires proof of insurance and the driver must have a valid Driver's license.
• Moderate level of stress caused by tight deadlines.
• Occasional work outside of normal business hours.
• Successful completion of a criminal background check.
• Candidate must be able to work successfully in a remote environment with private office space and high-speed internet.

Nice To Haves

• Non-profit experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Contributes to an equitable, diverse, and inclusive organizational culture that centers people in every solution, process, and function.
• Develop Accounts Payable process with continuous improvement
• Standardize vendor touchpoints to minimize dispute resolution time.
• Creates and maintains a Vendor Welcome Kit outlining invoice submission, payment timelines, and dispute contacts.
• Collaborates with staff to communicate updates on processes, deadlines, and required forms.
• Manages accounts payable compliance and reporting, serving as the internal A/P expert and improving financial workflows.
• Manages accounts payable using UWSCMI's general ledger software.
• Manages invoice approval and processing for timely payment.
• Reviews invoices and supporting documentation to ensure compliance with IRS recordkeeping requirements.
• Verifies federal payments over $25,000 through SAM.gov in accordance with OMB Uniform Guidance.
• Prepares and processes 1099 MISC and 1099 NEC forms in compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Assists with journal entries, general ledger maintenance, and monthly reconciliations.
• Supports the preparation and monitoring of annual budget and investigating variances.
• Assists with the creation of financial reports and audit preparation.
• Supports grants management and financial reporting.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• United Way of South Central Michigan offers a competitive total rewards package including a competitive salary, medical coverage with an employer contribution of 85% towards single coverage and 70% towards dependent coverage, dental and vision with a 90% employer contribution towards single and dependent coverage, life insurance with an employer-paid benefit of 2 times annual salary, short-term disability and long-term disability effective the date of hire. In addition, United Way provides a 10% employer contribution into the 403(b) retirement plan each year with full vesting after 3 years of service and 20 days Paid Time Off, 13 days Paid Sick Time, 5 Paid Volunteer Days, 3 Floating Holidays and 11 Paid Holidays each year (Paid time off, sick time. Paid volunteer time and floating holidays are prorated the first year).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level