Accounting and HR Assistant – Job Description

Create positive impact with us! Join an organization designed to make a difference, positioned to change the future, and ready for talent like yours. If you are willing to take the initiative, we have an opportunity for you to connect with a professional culture of innovation and collaboration while improving the quality of life for all who call our community and region home.

Your Opportunity:

Work closely with the Controller to support effective and streamlined financial systems and human resources (HR) functions of the Foundation and its other affiliated organizations – Regional Opportunity Initiatives, CDFI Friendly Bloomington, and the Uplands Science and Technology Foundation.

Your Deliverables:

Accounting:

  • Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable processes
  • Monitor and reconcile bank, credit card, and investment accounts ensuring accuracy and compliance with policies
  • Assist the Controller in preparing financial statements, reports, and budgets
  • Assist the Controller with audit preparation to ensure adherence to internal controls and regulatory requirements
  • Monitor organization insurance needs and engage Controller and COO in an annual review.

Human Resources:

  • Oversee payroll and benefits administration including reporting, maintaining employer tax records and returns
  • Support employee onboarding, training, and development initiatives
  • Support recruitment processes, including job postings, candidate screenings and interviews
  • Maintain HR records and ensure compliance with labor laws and regulations

Your Skills:                                     

  • Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, and HR best practices.
  • Experience in managing an integrated accounting system desirable; experience in fund accounting and nonprofit accounting a plus.
  • A strong sense of ethical professionalism while consistently maintaining discretion and confidentiality.
  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a professional team with a positive, proactive attitude.
  • Ability to review documents for accuracy and be respectful of deadlines.
  • Customer service orientation and ability to respond with sensitivity, patience, enthusiasm, and timeliness.
  • Highly organized with strong attention to detail
  • Flexible and self-directed.
  • Effective oral and written communication skills.

Your Qualifications:            

  • Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree with emphasis in accounting, human resources, business administration, or a related field.
  • Minimum of one to two years of experience in accounting and/or HR roles.

Job Type: 

Status: Full Time, in-person (Bloomington, IN), with option for some remote work
Salary: Commensurate with experience
Reports to: Controller, Community Foundation and ROI

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To Apply:  

Submit cover letter, resume and salary requirements to Meagan Niese at [email protected].