About Us:
Northeast Michigan Community Service Agency, Inc. (NEMCSA) is a private, nonprofit Community Action Agency, whose Mission is to provide quality programs and services to strengthen and enhance the self-sufficiency of individuals, families and communities through the best use of human and financial resources, focusing on those who are experiencing an economic hardship.
What you'll Do:
Position provides assistance with fiscal management and administration of contracts between the Area Agency on Aging and recipient agencies. Duties include a variety of accounting functions, budget development/monitoring and preparation of contract packets/documentation, records and reports. Position provides assistance to and monitors providers.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Other duties may be assigned.
- Enter and analyze financial and programmatic activity for monthly and quarterly reports in compliance with State and Federal regulations.
- Conduct and assist with provider monitoring and/or assessment visits for compliance with the AAA policies and funding source requirements;
- Prepare and process contract documentation and/or contract packets for service providers. Ensure all required elements are present. Obtain AAA Director’s authorization. File appropriately and send copy to contracted provider.
- Communicate with Providers.
- Assist with preparation and development of area plans, grant applications, input sessions and public hearings;
- Provide technical assistance to service providers and grant/contract applicants. Attend as needed subcontractor board meetings to promote open dialogue;
- Prepare, code and review documentation prior to payment authorization for accounts payable;
- Collect and prepare information for ROMA reports;
- Conduct year-end close out in compliance with agency and funding source requirements;
- Data collection, processing, balancing and analysis;
- Conduct programmatic analysis utilizing graphs, charts and narrative from raw data including assisting with departmental reports;
- Assist with preparation and development of area plans, grant applications, input sessions and public hearings;
- Compile and analyze financial data;
- Analyze revenue & expenditure reports; Report issues and findings to the Director of Business/Financial Resources-Aging;
- Provide various forecasting models or options;
- Provide support to the Director of Business/Financial Resources-Aging and Aging-Business/Finance Department;
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Requirements
What We’ll Love About You:
We’re excited to meet someone who brings both passion and professionalism to this role—and who’s ready to help us make a meaningful impact in our Area Agency on Aging Division.
Education & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business related field and two years experience in financial billing.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office software and strong organizational and communication skills is preferred.
What You’ll Need
- Reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license—you’ll occasionally travel to events, community partners, or program sites.
- Strong communication skills: the ability to read and interpret reports, write clearly, and present information confidently.
- Solid comfort with numbers—you can handle percentages, basic calculations, and interpret data to guide your work.
- Strong problem-solving abilities, especially in situations where you need to adapt quickly or interpret information from different sources.
Professional Expectations
This role requires access to confidential information. You’ll be trusted to maintain strict privacy and confidentiality, following all NEMCSA policies and guidelines.
Physical & Work Environment Requirements
To succeed in this position, you'll need the ability to:
- Regularly sit, stand, walk, use your hands, drive, and work at a computer.
- Frequently talk and hear, and multitask in a busy environment.
- Occasionally stoop, kneel, climb, reach, or twist as needed for events or office tasks.
- Work both standard and sometimes irregular hours, meet deadlines, and interact professionally with the public and staff.
- You’ll work in a typical office setting with moderate noise levels and will often be engaged in community-based activities. Throughout employment, team members must remain free of alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substances in the workplace.
