Staff Accountant
26 days ago
Ann Arbor
Job Description This is a remote position. The National Kidney Foundation of Michigan (NKFM) has partnered with Mondo Unlimited to recruit its next Staff Accountant. NKFM is a dynamic organization dedicated to improving the lives of those affected by kidney disease. We value collaboration, professionalism, and a strong commitment to our mission. About the Role The National Kidney Foundation of Michigan is seeking a detail-oriented and mission-driven Staff Accountant to join our finance team. Reporting to the Vice President of Finance, this role plays a critical part in supporting grant administration, payroll processes, and overall accounting operations. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to a meaningful mission while working in a collaborative, values-driven environment. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced setting, demonstrates strong analytical skills, and is committed to accuracy, integrity, and continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities Grant Administration • Manage grant billing processes (online, email, and invoicing) accurately and on time, • Prepare monthly, quarterly, annual, and final grant reports and budgets, • Interpret and ensure compliance with federal, state, and foundation grant requirements, • Monitor grant balances and communicate with program managers on projected expenditures, • Record journal entries and ensure proper general ledger and program coding, • Track and follow up on grant receivables, • Review wage allocations and grant-related budgets for accuracy, • Prepare and amend grant budgets, including annual organizational grant budgets, • Lead bi-weekly staff allocation meetings, • Support staff with payroll system access and coding issues, • Prepare and manage staff allocations and schedules, • Review timecards, approvals, and total hours; send reminders as needed, • Maintain payroll schedules, including holidays and system setup, • Ensure accuracy of labor distribution codes, • Manage employee status updates in the payroll system (e.g., supervisors, leave status), • Process timecard adjustments, including FMLA-related updates, • Assist with preparation for the annual Single Audit, • Reconcile grant activity and ensure compliance, • Complete CFDA reporting requirements, • Foster positive working relationships with staff, volunteers, and stakeholders, • Contribute to team problem-solving and continuous improvement efforts, • Maintain professionalism, confidentiality, and integrity in all work, • Prioritize multiple projects and meet deadlines with accuracy and efficiency, • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (or equivalent experience), • Minimum of 3 years of relevant accounting experience with demonstrated success in grant billing, • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and working knowledge of MS Office and Outlook, • Experience with accounting systems and databases, • Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills, • Hybrid work environment (combination of remote and in-office work), • Occasional attendance at off-site meetings required, • Standard 40-hour workweek, with occasional evenings or weekends as needed NKFM offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: • Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance, • AD&D Insurance, • Mileage Reimbursement, • 403(b) Retirement Plan with an employer paid annual retirement contribution of 6% of the employee’s salary after 1 year of service