Staff Accountant

Lakeshore Legal Aid•Warren, MI

8d•$64,752 - $75,752•Hybrid

About The Position

Lakeshore Legal Aid is seeking an experienced Staff Accountant for its Warren office. The position supports staff across more than 10 law offices in Metro Detroit, including attorneys and administrative staff, and is responsible for producing accurate, complete, and timely financial statements and compliance reporting. Staff are required to treat clients, co-workers, and others with dignity and respect.

Requirements

Commitment to serving indigent and senior populations with their civil legal and ombudsman needs.
Bachelor’s degree and two years of relevant experience.
Strong general ledger skills through financial statement preparation.
Clear and effective oral and written communication.
Competent issue-identification and problem-solving skills.
High degree of integrity and initiative.
Flexibility.

Nice To Haves

Non-profit grant compliance experience.

Responsibilities

Prepare accounts receivable, cash management, accounts payable, and general ledger journal entries.
Create monthly and quarterly funder reimbursement packages.
Allocate costs based on funder requirements.
Assist in funder assessments.
Allocate payroll, benefits, and credit cards monthly across funds and departments.
Record fixed assets and annual depreciation.
Manage funds through fiscal closure.
Prepare and analyze budgets.
Initiate bank transfers, assist with audits, and manage vendor W-9 and 1099 filings.
Maintain internal controls.
Produce financial statements.
Balance statements and perform account reconciliations.
Ensure grant compliance, including budgets, reporting, and applications.
Communicate with internal staff and external persons.
Perform other work-related duties as assigned by the CFO, CEO, or a CEO designee.