Staff Accountant

Job Description

Acton Institute
Staff Accountant, Full-Time, Grand Rapids, MI

The Acton Institute is an economic thinktank whose mission is to promote a free and virtuous society characterized by individual liberty and sustained by religious principles. We take pride in our commitment to sharing ideas around the moral foundation of free market economics through academic research, events, and publications www.acton.org.

We're looking to add a staff accountant to our team at our worldwide headquarters based in Grand Rapids, Michigan. We believe in supporting our staff and offer a comprehensive benefits package as well as excellent opportunities for career progression and professional development.

About the Role:
As the Staff accountant, you will play a vital role in financial operations. Working closely with the Senior Accountant, you will manage the accounts payable process, including vendor management and filing annual 1099 forms. General ledger responsibilities for this position include account reconciliation, performing month-end close tasks, and budget preparation. Additionally, the staff accountant will manage the bookshop inventory and serve as a backup for the bookshop manager as needed.

Daily Responsibilities:
Accounts Payable - perform and oversee activities including:
Process and review daily invoice submissions, coding, and approvals
Process and review staff reimbursements and credit card charges
Coordinate payments
Preparation and annual e-filing of Forms 1099-MISC
General Ledger
Maintain data integration between accounting system and AP/Expense platforms
Assist with annual budget process and quarterly budget meetings
Coordinate and monitor month end closing process
Acton Book Shop
Monitor and reconcile inventory
Record monthly cost of goods sold and file monthly/annual sales tax report
Assist bookshop manager as needed
What You Need:
Support the mission of the institute
Bachelor's degree in accounting or similar field
1-3 years of accounting experience, preferably in a non-profit
Experience with international payments and vendor management preferred
Working knowledge of GAAP and month-end close procedures
Proficiency with Excel and accounting software (e.g., Sage Intacct, BILL, Concur, or similar)
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills with excellent attention to detail.
Ability to work with all levels of employees and keep financial data confidential

What We Offer:
Competitive Compensation: the salary range for this position is $48,000-$55,000 based on experience
Comprehensive Healthcare Benefits including medical, dental, vision
401K Match
Career Development opportunities and tuition reimbursement
PTO including 10 paid holidays annually
Paid maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

The Role Requires:
Current legal authorization to work in the USA for any employer
Must be located in the greater Grand Rapids Michigan vicinity

Occasional travel
Prolonged periods of sitting and ability to lift 15 pounds at a time
This is a full-time exempt position located on-site in Grand Rapids, MI. This position has the potential to move to a hybrid work schedule once training period is complete. Applicants seeking a remote position are not eligible for consideration. Interested and qualified candidates are encouraged to submit the following application materials:
Cover letter, which should detail your interest in Acton's mission and this role
Resume

Please complete your application here: www.acton.org/careers

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to Human Resources at talent@acton.org.

About the Employer

The Acton Institute is a think-tank whose mission is to promote a free and virtuous society characterized by individual liberty and sustained by religious principles. Please learn more about our mission and work at our website acton.org.