Fiscal / Data Specialist for Refugee Programs

BOOKKEEPING / DATA SPECIALIST / AP / AR - FULL TIME - LANSING, MICHIGAN

We have a full time HYBRID-REMOTE job working out of our Samaritas offices in Lansing. YOU MUST LIVE WHERE YOU ARE ABLE TO WORK ON-SITE IN OUR LANSING, MICHIGAN OFFICES AS THE JOB REQUIRES.

This team-oriented role in our finance department is a typical bookkeeping/data entry type of job, working on tracking both AP & AR as well as data analyzation. The person we seek will work with our Refugee Programs staff to ensure fiscal needs of clients are met, maintaining and distributing various reports, letters, correspondence, and mailings for the finance team. 

Welcome to Samaritas Nation!

Samaritas is a Michigan-based human service organization that connects people with families and communities, empowers them to live their fullest life possible, and creates a ripple effect of transformation. The reference to the work of the Good Samaritan in our name is especially fitting as it is consistent with our mission, values and the services our faith-based company provides.  

APPLY TODAY!     #BeTheRock, creating ripples of positive transformation in the lives of those we are entrusted to serve! 

This position has a pay starting at $17.00 per hour. 

Some of the benefits you may receive are:  

            Full Time/Part Time

• Competitive Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits, effective the first of the month following 30 days of employment
• Company paid Basic Life Insurance ($10,000 minimum for each full time and part time employee) 
• Company paid Short Term Disability accrual (Full time employees)
• Retirement Plan (403b) - Company matches on first 1.5% of gross income at 133% 
• Great Personal Time Off (PTO) accruals 
• Awesome Employee Discounts
• UKG Wallet - Pre-Pay Options
• Plus, many more benefits 

Contingent

• Retirement Plan (403b) – Contributions
• Awesome Employee Discounts
• UKG Wallet - Pre-Pay Options

Job Summary

Performs various basic accounting, statistical and clerical support duties.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Create and maintain filing systems relevant to office functions and program.
2. Prepare, maintain, and distribute various reports, letters, correspondence, and mailings for assigned staff.
3. Perform data entry into program relevant databases.
4. Generate billing; perform account receivables functions including reconciliation of accounts, cash receipts, and bank deposits.
5. Perform accounts payable as program needs require, such as completing vouchers, writing checks, reconciling of accounts, and coding expense reports.
6. Identify, document, and resolve all discrepancies between program records and funding source records.
7. Work with staff to identify information and data processing needs; facilitate timely submission of data and generation of associated reports.
8. Identify and convey to staff the schedule of dates and frequency of report runs, ensuring proper dissemination of reports to appropriate staff.
9. Prepare and process documents for employees, included but not limited to: new hire paperwork, salary changes, and terminations under direction of the center director in accordance with personnel policies, human resource development procedures and timelines, as needed.

Job Qualifications

Education, Training, and Licensure/Certification

• Associate's degree in business, accounting or related field preferred.

Experience

• Two years' experience in billing and/or bookkeeping.
• Experience with administrative support functions is preferred.
• Experience in a human services setting preferred.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Ability to read, speak and write English with proper use of punctuation, grammar and spelling, to prepare business letters, summaries and reports.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work constructively with supervisor, staff, clients, outside organizations and general public.
• Ability to understand and apply various accounting, data processing applications and general office principles.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic operations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division to compute rates and percents.
• Ability to utilize various computer software applications including Microsoft Word, Excel and Access and database management.
• Ability to work independently and cooperatively, while prioritizing work and assignments.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality with client, employee and organization information.
• Strong organizational skills.

Additional Work Requirements

• N/A

Physical and Mental Requirements

• Near visual acuity.
• Hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills for word processing and data entry.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to move freely about the office.
• Ability to stoop, bend and lift arms over head.