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Finance Assistant

Byron Township Byron Center, MI

Byron Center, MI

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$27 - $30/hr Full time Accounting Accounting Clerk Accounting Operations

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Job Description

Onsite in Byron Center, MI, this Finance Assistant role supports the township’s day-to-day accounting needs while helping residents through payment and service functions. The position offers $27.00 to $30.00 per hour, paid time off, and paid sick time, with office hours running Monday through Thursday 8am to 5pm and Fridays 8am to noon.

What you’ll do

In this role, you will process and maintain accounting transactions that support the annual audit and help keep departmental records accurate and up to date.

Process incoming payments in BS&A by receipting, applying, and journalizing transactions.
Back up accounts payable by processing vendor invoices and maintaining related accounts payable records.
Enter invoice data into the computerized accounting system and prepare disbursement records for Board approval.
Prepare checks, arrange for signing and mailing, and maintain files of paid invoices.
Coordinate deposits for daily cash receipts and taxes.
Balance and disburse taxes collected according to time frames stated in law, and reconcile daily receipts to reports.
Participate in property taxing functions, including real, personal, and abated taxes.
Assist customers by telephone and at the Township office.
Prepare special reports and analyses, including research and reporting for Township management.
Support department effectiveness by offering suggestions and participating as an active team member.
Demonstrate ethical, courteous, and cooperative behavior with the public and staff to promote a harmonious workplace.
Attend Networking and Training events provided by various municipal associations.

Required background

Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in accounting preferred, plus at least 3 years of accounting experience.
Knowledge of general and fund accounting principles and practices.
Experience with property tax billing, receipting, and disbursing practices.
Comfort with computer applications related to the work, including financial record keeping and bookkeeping practices.
Standard office skills, including filing and operating standard office equipment (10 key).
Strong business English skills, including spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
Ability to complete accurate arithmetic calculations and manage details while multitasking.
Typing, keying, and data input skills, along with computer software proficiency.
Ability to handle bank and balance sheet reconciliations.
Skill in reviewing financial documents for completeness and accuracy and maintaining records while preparing timely reports.
Ability to compile and summarize information for periodic or special reports, organize work, set priorities, and meet critical deadlines.
Ability to contribute to team goals and work effectively with individuals across diverse backgrounds.

Useful experience

Government accounting and BS&A software are a plus.

Technologies used

BS&A
10 key
Computerized accounting system

Benefits

Paid sick time
Paid time off

Work location and schedule

Work location: In person
Ability to commute: Byron Center, MI 49315 (Required)
Ability to relocate: Byron Center, MI 49315 (Relocate before starting work: Required)
Office hours: Monday to Thursday 8am to 5pm; Friday 8am to noon

Physical and mental requirements

Mobility to work in an office setting, use standard office equipment, and sit for extended periods
Strength to lift and carry up to 10 pounds
Vision to read printed materials
Hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone

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27d ago

Finance Program Manager, Humanitarian & Emergency Affairs

World Renew Byron Center, MI

Byron Center, MI

27d ago

CAD 82k - CAD 92k/yr Full time Manager Budget Management Emergency Management

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Job Description

Lead the finance function for World Renew’s Humanitarian & Emergency Affairs portfolio, with a focus on International Disaster Response.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic financial leadership and oversight for the Humanitarian & Emergency Affairs (HEA) portfolio, primarily responsible for International Disaster Response.
Track portfolio financial performance, including expenditure trends, forecasts, burn rates, budget utilization, and funding gaps.
Build and maintain executive financial dashboards covering portfolio performance, donor balances, appeal funding, foreign exchange exposure, and financial risks.
Produce monthly portfolio financial reports with analysis and recommendations to the Head of Humanitarian & Emergency Affairs, including emerging risks and actions to strengthen stewardship and performance.
Support annual budgeting, financial forecasting, and long-term portfolio planning.
Partner with finance and program teams to develop and analyze cost recovery budgets and strategies across HEA, maximizing direct and indirect cost recovery while meeting donor requirements.
Monitor humanitarian appeal funding and manage both restricted and unrestricted balances and utilization.
Coordinate fund transfers across the HEA portfolio in collaboration with Finance and monitor project cash flow needs.
Assess exchange rate fluctuations and their impact on budgets and portfolio results.
Act as the primary financial point of contact for institutional donor-funded grants across the HEA portfolio.
Lead financial oversight of the Canadian Foodgrains Bank (CFGB) portfolio, including equity allocations, budget monitoring, donor compliance, financial reporting, and financial assurance activities.
Support financial management for consortium awards, humanitarian appeals, emergency response funding, and other institutional grants.
Review budget amendments, reallocations, financial reports, grant modifications, donor financial reviews, and grant closeout activities.
Lead the development and review of proposal budgets, cost narratives, and supporting financial documentation for institutional funding opportunities.
Ensure compliance with donor regulations, funding agreements, and World Renew financial policies.
Support implementation of sanctions screening, anti-terrorism measures, and other financial compliance requirements tied to institutional donor funding.
Respond to donor financial inquiries and financial monitoring requests; support post-award financial management across the project lifecycle.
Conduct targeted remote and in-person financial monitoring reviews with country finance teams and implementing partners to strengthen internal controls and support donor compliance.
Perform financial spot-checks of institutional donor-funded projects; review partner financial reports, documentation, reconciliations, and financial management systems.
Identify and assess financial risks, recommend mitigation actions, and strengthen internal controls, segregation of duties, and financial assurance processes.
Support corrective action plan follow-up arising from financial reviews, audits, or donor monitoring visits; assist with fraud prevention and sound financial governance.
Coordinate and support external project audits and follow up on audit recommendations.
Identify partner and country office financial management capacity gaps and support capacity strengthening plans and learning opportunities, as appropriate.
Provide technical guidance on budgeting, financial reporting, donor requirements, grant financial management, and risk-informed decision-making.
Support localization by strengthening partner financial management systems and practices.
Serve as the principal financial liaison between HEA and the Finance Department.
Support program and leadership reporting by preparing and providing financial reports and analysis for oversight and decision-making.
Collaborate with program teams and procurement staff on procurement planning, review procurement documentation, and ensure compliance with organizational procurement policies and donor requirements.
Contribute to strategic financial planning and HEA portfolio management discussions.
Collaborate with Grants, Program Management, and MEAL teams to strengthen project performance and financial accountability.
Support cross-functional alignment on financial policies, procedures, templates, and systems that affect HEA financial management.
Identify opportunities to improve financial systems, reporting processes, templates, automation, and operational efficiency across the HEA portfolio.
Document financial lessons learned and apply best practices to strengthen future humanitarian financial management.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Demonstrates a personal Christian faith and commitment to World Renew’s mission, vision, and values.
Supports an organizational culture rooted in Christian faith, service, justice, compassion, stewardship, and respect.
Shows integrity, professionalism, sound judgment, and ethical financial stewardship.
Collaborates effectively across departments, cultures, and stakeholder groups.
Demonstrates initiative, flexibility, resilience, and adaptability in a dynamic humanitarian environment.
Strong analytical thinking, critical reasoning, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Diplomacy and the ability to influence others without direct supervisory authority.
Commitment to continuous learning, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Demonstrated expertise in financial management of institutional donor-funded humanitarian or international development programs.
Strong knowledge of donor financial compliance requirements, including budgeting, financial reporting, cost eligibility, and grant lifecycle management.
Demonstrated financial analysis skills including forecasting, expenditure monitoring, variance analysis, executive dashboard development, and portfolio oversight.
Strong understanding of internal controls, financial risk management, fraud prevention, audit readiness, and financial assurance.
Excellent project management and organizational skills for managing multiple grants, funding streams, and competing priorities.
Ability to communicate financial information to both finance and non-finance audiences.
Ability to influence, coordinate, and support cross-functional teams without direct supervisory authority.
Strong relationship-building skills with country offices, implementing partners, donors, and finance teams.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, ERP financial systems, Microsoft Office Suite, and financial reporting tools.
Commitment to accountability, stewardship, confidentiality, ethical financial management, and continuous improvement.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, Business Administration, International Development, Public Administration, or a related discipline.
Professional accounting designation: CPA, CGA, CMA, ACCA, or equivalent.

Technologies

Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Office Suite
ERP financial systems
Sage Intacct

Education and Experience

Minimum 7 years of progressively responsible experience in financial management, grant finance, donor compliance, accounting, or nonprofit financial management.
Experience managing institutional donor-funded projects throughout the full grant lifecycle.
Experience supporting humanitarian, disaster response, or international development programming.
Experience managing multi-country grant portfolios.
Experience preparing donor financial reports, coordinating audits, and supporting donor financial monitoring visits.
Experience developing proposal budgets and supporting institutional funding opportunities.
Experience strengthening partner financial management systems and financial capacity.
Experience with Canadian Foodgrains Bank (CFGB).
Experience supporting Global Affairs Canada (GAC), U.S. Government (USAID/BHA), UN agencies, or other institutional donor funding.
Experience with Sage Intacct or similar ERP financial systems and financial reporting tools.
Experience supporting procurement, sanctions compliance, and organizational financial assurance processes.
Experience in humanitarian programming and faith-based organizations.
French, Spanish, Arabic, or other relevant language proficiency is considered an asset.

Travel and Work Environment

Ability and willingness to travel internationally up to approximately 20%.
Travel may include remote, disaster-affected, fragile, and occasionally high-risk environments, including financial monitoring visits, partner capacity strengthening, audits, donor meetings, and emergency response support.
Flexibility to work across multiple international time zones may be required.
Works in a dynamic environment requiring flexibility, collaboration across departments, and responsiveness to shifting priorities, humanitarian emergencies, and evolving donor requirements.

Location: Byron Center, MI (hybrid)

Salary: CAD 82,206 - 92,481 per year

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