Accounting Assistant

Founded by Detroit philanthropists George and Ellen Booth in 1904, Cranbrook Educational Community is one of the world’s leading centers of education, science, and art. Comprised of a graduate Academy of Art, contemporary Art Museum, Center for Collections and Research, House and Gardens, Institute of Science, and more than 1,600 students attending our Pre-K through 12 independent college preparatory Schools, Cranbrook welcomes thousands of visitors and students to its campus each year. Critics have called Cranbrook “the most enchanted and enchanting setting in America” and in 1989 it was designated a National Historic Landmark. The campus is located in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, about 20 miles north of downtown Detroit. For more, please visit our website: www.cranbrook.edu.

The Accounting Assistant performs bookkeeping and administrative duties such as: data entry, processing and recording of transactions, and updating the general ledger. They will assist with the preparation of financial statements pertaining to the audit and monthly review and prepare reports and complex spreadsheets as requested by the Accounting Manager(s). The Accounting Assistant will serve as back-up for payroll processing, perform bank reconciliations and will also be crossed trained to serve as back-up for Accounts Payable and Receivable when circumstances dictate. The Accounting Assistant will assist managing the financial and accounting software used by Cranbrook.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Provide assistance to the Accounting Manager(s) which may include reconciliation of general ledger accounts, preparation of journal entries, working with complex spreadsheets (i.e.; 990 Tax Return preparation, ACH Accounts Payable, Payroll Reports/Spreadsheets, statement of activities), and the reconciliation of the general bank account.
• Gather and compile routine reports and summaries.
• Assist Accounting Manager(s) with ongoing training and procedural changes.
• Update and maintain procedural documentation.
• Assist in managing the financial and accounting software used by Cranbrook.
• Provide backup for Payroll, Accounts Payable, and Accounts Receivable.
• Maintain strict confidentiality on all payroll-related issues, files, information, and paperwork inherent to this function.

Requirements:

• High School diploma or GED required, an Associate’s degree in business, accounting or a related field preferred.
• Five years of experience in Accounting required.
• Thorough knowledge of finance tools such as spreadsheets and accounting software is essential. Must have strong computer skills in Microsoft Excel in order to create complex spreadsheets.
• Proven proficiency at effective prioritization and multitasking.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.

Cranbrook offers competitive compensation and benefits that include medical, dental, life insurance, long-term and short-term disability, and retirement programs with employer contribution. We also offer generous paid time off, 11 paid holidays and 3 floating holidays, employee discounts, and a unique environment in an educational setting that values collaboration.

For consideration, please submit a resume and cover letter.