Accounting Specialist: Responsible for preparing, reviewing, and maintaining general journal entries and supporting month-end and year-end close processes. This role plays a key part in financial reporting by ensuring accurate recording of transactions and maintaining organized supporting documentation. This position monitors and reviews payment processing platforms, identifies and corrects misclassified transactions, and supports the integrity of funding allocations. The position includes performing account and bank reconciliations, maintaining allocation processes, and generating financial reports. Additionally, it supports audit and compliance activities and utilizes accounting systems and technology to ensure accurate, efficient, and compliant financial operations.
Qualifications required for the Accounting Specialist position include a Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or other related discipline or an Associate’s degree with 3+ years of relevant accounting experience. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with strong Excel skills is required. Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive financial information. Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong analytical, problem-solving, and reconciliation skills with attention to detail and organization. The candidate must also demonstrate the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks effectively in a deadline-driven environment. Self-motivation and a detail-oriented approach are critical for success in this role. Experience with Financial Edge NXT is considered an advantage.
This is a Part Time 32-hour position, with a combination of in-office days and one day remote work for the right candidate. Flexible work schedule, with no holidays or weekends required! This position is eligible for an excellent benefits package that includes health benefits, flexible spending accounts, 10% retirement contribution, employer paid group term life with AD&D, short term disability, long-term disability, and a generous paid time off plan. The starting salary range is $41,500 to $43,500 based on 32 hours per week and dependent upon experience. Apply on Indeed or send COVER LETTER and RESUME by Monday, June 29, 2026, to [email protected] or Area Agency on Aging of Western Michigan, 3215 Eaglecrest Drive NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525.
AAAWM is committed to fair employment practices and equal employment opportunity regardless of age, ancestry, color, creed, ethnicity, family-care status, gender identity, marital status, medical condition, pregnancy, mental or physical disability, national origin, personal appearance, height and weight, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, and veteran status.
Pay: $24.95 - $26.15 per hour
Benefits:
- 403(b)
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
- Work from home
Education:
Experience:
- Accounting: 3 years (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Grand Rapids, MI 49525 (Required)
Work Location: In person
