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Staff Accountant Payroll/Receivables – Part-time
Accounting/Finance
Director of Finance
December 2016
Position Summary
Reports to the Director of Finance and is responsible for tracking and processing receivables
including earned revenue, grant income, sponsorship and donation proceeds. Responsible for
annual market stall invoicing and other earned revenue invoicing such as Detroit Kitchen
Connect or other EMC operated programs. Processes bi-weekly payroll, maintaining accurate
records of payroll and all associated transactions.
Processes EBT payments to public market vendors on a timely basis. Assists with financial
transactions by establishing and reconciling accounts, posting transactions, providing basic
analyses and responding to inquiries regarding payments.
Provides general support in carrying out the responsibilities of the Finance Department by
performing error-free data entry to deliver high quality results to be used in reporting and
decision-making by EMC management.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
• Operates within systems and follows bookkeeping policies and procedures to account
for financial transactions.
• Processes EMC payroll on a bi-weekly basis using the current Pay Systems process or
another similar platform.
• Calculates and prepares invoices, account statements, and other financial statements
according to established procedures.
• Records and manages incoming funds from grants, sponsorships, donations and other
revenue sources.
• Accesses computerized financial information to answer general questions as well as
those related to specific accounts.
• Classifies, records, and, summarizes numerical and financial data to compile and keep
financial records, using journals and ledgers or computers.
• Coordinates EBT payments for public market vendors by verifying entry and processing
checks on a bi-weekly basis.
• Maintains and reconciles subsidiary accounts by verifying, allocating, and posting
transactions.
• Perform financial calculations such as amounts due, interest charges, balances and
discounts
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Maintain historical records by accurately filing documents.
Reconciles or notes and reports discrepancies found in records.
Prepares monthly bank reconciliations.
Prepares financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information
and trends.
Complies with federal, state, and company policies, procedures, and regulations.
Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
Monitors accounts receivable aging schedule to assist with past due collections.
Qualifications
• Associates degree in a related field or commensurate experience.
• Minimum three years of relevant payroll and accounts receivable experience.
• Highly proficient in use of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
• Excellent work habits, including a willingness to work the hours necessary to get the job
done, especially when important deadlines need to be met.
• Keeps management informed as to the balances of internal accounts.
• Extreme attention to detail is a must.
• Knowledge of payroll compliance rules is a must.
• Proficiency using the Great Plains accounting software platform is highly desired.
Salary Range
18.00 to $19.25 per hour
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