Non-Profit Staff Accountant

The War Memorial is an exciting, growing organization in which this position would be an integral part of that growth. This individual will be joining a dynamic team within an organization that focuses on people, first. The War Memorial is an organization that is committed to flexibility, innovation and diversity and inclusion. Join us!

Position Summary

The Accountant is responsible for managing day-to-day financial operations, maintaining accurate records, and producing timely financial reports for a nonprofit organization. This role combines hands-on transactional work with financial analysis and reporting to support leadership decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

Day-to-Day Accounting

• Manage general ledger and chart of accounts
• Perform data entry (AP, AR, journal entries, payroll entries)
• Reconcile bank, credit card, and grant accounts
• Maintain supporting documentation and audit trails

Financial Reporting

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
• Produce budget vs. actual reports
• Assist with board reports and financial presentations

Analysis & Budgeting

• Analyze financial data and trends
• Support annual budgeting and forecasting
• Track restricted vs. unrestricted funds
• Monitor grant spending and compliance

Compliance & Audit

• Ensure compliance with nonprofit accounting standards (GAAP, fund accounting)
• Assist with annual audit and IRS Form 990 preparation
• Maintain internal controls

Systems & Process Improvement

• Maintain accounting software and other systems (e.g., QuickBooks, TripleSeat and Patron Manager)
• Improve processes and reporting efficiency

* This position requires a self-starter who is willing to perform daily transactional tasks, along with the other typical accounting responsibilities.

*This position will be majority in office, but there is the option of working remotely for one day a week.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 4+ years of accounting experience (nonprofit preferred but not required)
• Strong understanding of GAAP
• Experience with accounting software- Quickbooks and Excel
• Valid drivers license
• Pass a background check

Preferred

• Nonprofit / fund accounting experience
• Experience with audits or grant reporting
• CPA (nice to have, not required)

Pay: $75,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance
• Work from home

Application Question(s):

• Do you have experience working with Quickbooks?
• Are you willing to perform daily transactional tasks, as well as the other typical accounting functions?

Experience:

• Accounting: 3 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236 (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236