Staff Accountant
About The Position
TechTown is comprised of three legal entities: 1) TechTown (non-profit), 2) TechOne Holding (for-profit co-working and tenant building), and 3) Ops+ (for-profit business service organization). TechTown Detroit is seeking a Staff Accountant to manage the accounting operations of TechTown and Ops+, working closely with the Sr. Director of Finance and collaborating with team members who support TechOne Holding, Financial Services for Ops+ Clients, and Grant Compliance. This position will be responsible for transactional activities and the preliminary presentation of financial statements for TechTown and Ops+.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting
- 5-10 years of experience in accounting, including general ledger maintenance and accounts payable.
- Entrepreneurial mindset with strong leadership skills.
- Commitment to supporting the vision and mission of TechTown Detroit.
- Proven ability to communicate clearly, perform under pressure, and work efficiently both independently and as part of a team.
- Detail-oriented and customer service-focused.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Bill.com, QuickBooks, or similar financial software.
Nice To Haves
- Strong preference for candidates with nonprofit organization experience.
- Preference for candidate with public accounting experience or a CPA.
Responsibilities
- Process vendor invoices for TechTown and Ops+ in the organization’s Accounts Payable system (AP), Bill.com, including 1099 contractor administration, and ensure appropriate documentation.
- Ensure synchronization between the AP system and the general ledger.
- Process Ops+ Clients and TechTown Non-Profit Invoices/Grants with documentation, invoice posting, grant tracking/projects, and cash receipts.
- Collections Management.
- Post bi-weekly payroll and allocation journal entries into the accounting system.
- Liaison with the HR department for payroll and benefit-related expenses.
- Prepare timely and accurate monthly account reconciliations.
- Assist with the reconciliation of intercompany transactions
- Perform accruals as necessary.
- Perform monthly journal entries related to revenue recognition.
- Prepare preliminary financial statements
- Prepare a preliminary schedule of restricted net assets
- Ensure compliance with audit and internal control policies through proper documentation.
- Assist in developing, implementing, and maintaining internal controls.
- Work with team members in developing a cross-organizational finance team to serve both internal and external clients.
Benefits
- TechTown offers generous health and dental plans as well as vision, life insurance, short-term disability, a 401(k) plan, and a team member assistance program.
- 100% TechTown paid Life, STD, and LTD benefits
- Wellness Inspired Workplace with a Wellness Program and onsite Wellness Room
- 5 Weeks of paid time off per year
- 23 paid holidays (including 2 weeks in December and 1 week in July)
- 12 Paid Mental Health Days per year (one per month)
- $2500 Professional development stipend
- Retirement plan with employer matching up to 6%.
- Paid parental leave
- Creativity and innovation supported and encouraged by leadership
- Fulfillment and the knowledge of having made an impact in Detroit’s economic growth
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
