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Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines · 1 day ago

Accounting Associate

positionDes Moines, IA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityEntry Level
date2+ years exp

Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines is dedicated to improving the quality of life through charitable giving. The Accounting Associate will provide high-level support to the Finance Department, handling financial reporting, contributions, and general ledger maintenance.

Non-profit Organization Management

Responsibilities

Provide high-level support to the Finance Department
Maintain, monitor, and report financial and accounting information in adherence to Community Foundation policies and procedures
Process contributions, accounts & pledge receivable, including deposits, credit card contributions, and stock gifts
Conduct monthly reconciliations
Assist with general maintenance of the general ledger and tax and audit activities

Qualification

Accounting experienceAttention to detailNonprofit knowledgeCommunication skillsCustomer service skillsComputer skillsCritical thinkingInterpersonal skillsAdaptabilityOrganizational skills

Required

High attention to detail
Good judgment
High integrity
Approachable
Ability to understand challenges
Critical thinker
Nonprofit knowledge
Experience working with diverse groups of people
Well-organized self-starter
Resourceful
Motivated
Adaptable
Good oral and written communication skills
Ability to multi-task
Good interpersonal and customer service skills
Strong computer skills and ability to learn specialized software
Ability to effectively communicate information to customers, clients and other employees of the organization
Minimum of an Associate's degree in accounting
Two years related accounting/finance experience, preferably at a nonprofit organization
Equivalent combination of education and experience

Company

Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines

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The Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines improves quality of life for all by promoting charitable giving, connecting donors with causes they care about and providing leadership on important community issues...we're simply better together.
dateFounded in 1969
location
Des Moines, Iowa, US
people-size11-50 employees
web-link
http://www.desmoinesfoundation.org/

Funding

Current Stage
Early Stage

Leadership Team

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Angela Dethlefs-Trettin
Chief Community Impact Officer
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