**OVERVIEW **

The Accountant Administrative Assistant will perform basic administrative and bookkeeping duties to support the accounting department. The Accountant Administrative Assistant will report to the Chief Financial Officer **. **

**ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES **

**Job descriptions do not typically include every duty or responsibility that a person in the role may be asked to perform. The following is a thoughtful list based on current needs. **

• Accounts receivable : Send invoices, process customer payments, and manage collection activities.

• Accounts payable : Process invoices, collect vendor require data, and reconcile vendor account activity.

• Record keeping : Maintaining organized and accurate physical and digital financial records, including filing and data entry.

• Administrative tasks : Answer phones, manage correspondence, schedule appointments, and handle general office duties.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

**NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES **

• Other duties as assigned.

**QUALIFICATIONS AND CORE COMPETENCIES **

• Associate’s degree in Accounting, or related field and a minimum of one year of related or a combination of education and/or experience. Recent college graduates are encouraged to apply.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Knowledge of general financial accounting.

• Ability to work in a fast paced environment.

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software, and accounting software.

• Willingness to demonstrate commitment to DDP’s mission, vision and core values.

Downtown Detroit Partnership offers a comprehensive list of benefits for eligible employees: medical, dental, vision, basic life, long-term disability, flexible spending account, pet insurance, and other voluntary benefits. We offer generous paid time off and holiday benefits.

At Downtown Detroit Partnership, we are intentional about diversity, equity, and

inclusion. Downtown Detroit Partnership, an equal opportunity employer, does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, height, weight, military status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.