FINANCIAL COORDINATOR (PART-TIME)
ABOUT BIGS
For over 50 years, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwestern Michigan (Bigs) has developed and supported one-to-one mentoring relationships for more than 17,000 children, changing outcomes one child at a time. Through our commitment to quality and innovation, our team develops, nurtures, supervises, and sustains caring and supportive, life-changing relationships between adult mentors (Bigs) and youth (Littles). FINANCIAL COORDINATOR
We are seeking an individual with a robust background in financial operations, particularly in managing accounts payable and receivable. An ideal candidate would not only have extensive experience with QuickBooks and donor software but also possess strong analytical skills for data analysis and navigating annual audits.The ideal candidate will significantly enhance our organization’s financial health and ensure smooth operations while working independently to provide support to this growing organization.
If you’re passionate about making an impactful difference on children’s lives, and eager to contribute to a dedicated team to empowering youth, we invite you to bring your talents to Bigs.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Utilize QuickBooks Online to prepare accounts payable for review and payment processing and maintain accounts receivable ensuring daily processing.
- Ensure timely and efficient donor acknowledgments.
- Manage the CRM database, generating reports, analyzing data and preparing necessary mailings.
- Coordinate financial activities with the accountant and CEO, assisting with the annual audit.
- Execute tasks related to fundraising events, including reconciliation of transactions, recordkeeping and acknowledgments
QUALIFICATIONS
Candidates must possess a high school diploma or equivalent and have a minimum of 3+ years of financial administrative experience. Candidates should demonstrate strong organizational and communication skills, along with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, QuickBooks Online and Salesforce is essential. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background check, reference checks, and a driving record check. BIGS VALUES AND CULTURE
- A community is collectively responsible for believing in every child and giving them hope.
- All individuals have value and will be treated with honesty and respect.
- All children should be given the tools and support to be successful in life.
- All children should have access to a trusting, safe, compassionate and long-term relationship with a mentor.
This is how we show up together and what it means to be part of our team. We're committed to embodying these every day as we focus on our core purpose: helping people be better to each other.
- We embrace an open-minded environment in which feedback is a joyful opportunity for growth, turning conversations into a steppingstone toward our collective success.
- We are intentionally present for one another.
- We celebrate each other’s successes with joy and enthusiasm.
- We communicate openly, honestly, kindly and directly, creating a safe space where everyone feels heard and valued.
- We embrace collaboration, knowing that our diverse perspectives make us stronger.
- We prioritize work-life balance.
- We approach challenges with a can-do attitude, turning obstacles and challenges into opportunities for creativity and innovation.
- We hold ourselves accountable, encouraging self-reflection and learning from both successes and challenges.
- We accept our different communication and working styles.
- We look for good in everyone.
- We accept that we are not perfect.
- We assume positive intent in our interactions.
- We take responsibility for our actions, words, attitudes and behaviors and how they impact those around us.
- We give and receive feedback with grace and actively seek it from one another.
- We seek to understand one another and our unique perspectives.
COMPENSATION
This is a part-time position is approximately 15-20 hours a week with an hourly wage of $20-$25 per hour, depending on experience. This position offers the flexibility to work remotely or in the office. Bigs provides a suite of benefits to our team, including: - Generous accrued paid time off
- 6 to 12 holidays prorated each year
- Mileage reimbursement
- Flexible work schedule
TO APPLY
If this sounds like the organization and position for you, please submit a cover letter and resume to Kris Hoxie, Marketing & Development Specialist, Kris.Hoxie@bigsupnorth.com with “Financial Coordinator” in the subject line. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and required skills. Contents may be subject to change to meet the needs of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwestern Michigan.
