Accountant I

1 week ago

Grand Rapids, United States Van Andel Institute Full time

Van Andel Institute (VAI), a world-class biomedical research institute, located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, is dedicated to improving human health. We are pioneers in the fight against cancer, Parkinson's, and other diseases. We are committed to inspiring the next generation of scientists and educators.

Van Andel Institute is currently seeking a full-time Accountant in our Finance Department. VAI’s Finance Department is responsible for providing relevant, strategic, and timely financial reporting and analysis to facilitate maximum scientific and education impact while maintaining endowment purchasing power.

As an Accountant you will:

- Review new grant award agreements extracting important compliance and financial oriented information.
- Month end closing of grants.
- Reporting grants internally and externally based on sponsor deliverables.
- Communication with team members in Finance and Office of Sponsored Research related to grants.
- Year End audit responsibilities and assist with single audit requests.

To be a successful member of our team, we will measure you on the following areas:

- Team Player/ Team Satisfaction
- Customer Satisfaction
- Accuracy and Attention to Detail
- Timeliness
- Ownership

The skills you will be required to have in this role:

- Bachelor’s degree with a major emphasis in accounting.
- Excels in Microsoft Office (with an emphasis in Microsoft Excel), verbal and written communication, and other applicable tools to perform job function.
- Hard working and committed to producing strong results.
- Thorough understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.

The skills we are willing to train you on:

- Grant post award management
- Workday ERP system

What we offer:
Competitive salary and benefits including health, vision, and dental insurance. 401k plan with an employer match, paid vacation and PTO, parental leave, and more.

About Van Andel Institute

Established in Grand Rapids, Michigan, in 1996 by the Van Andel family, VAI is now home to nearly 500 scientists, educators and support staff, who work with national and international collaborators to foster discovery. The Institute’s scientists study the origins of cancer, Parkinson’s and other diseases and translate their findings into breakthrough prevention and treatment strategies. Our educators develop inquiry-based approaches for K-12 education to help students and teachers prepare the next generation of problem-solvers, while our Graduate School offers a rigorous, research-intensive Ph.D. program in molecular and cellular biology.
- Van Andel Institute is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) Employer._
- As Van Andel Institute is a drug free employer, all prospective new employees undergo a urinalysis/drug test as part of our pre-employment process. This is a 7-panel drug screen and it includes testing for Marijuana, Cocaine, Amphetamines, Opiates, PCP, Barbiturates, and Benzodiazepines._

About Grand Rapids, MI

Van Andel Institute is in downtown

Grand Rapids, Michigan

in the center of the

Medical Mile
- A remarkable combination of a cosmopolitan atmosphere and small-town warmth,

Grand Rapids

is known for its philanthropic and sustainability-driven community. It’s fun affordable and family-friendly.

Located on the banks of the Grand River,

Grand Rapids

offers all the big-city excitement you'd expect from a million-resident metropolis, featuring hundreds of restaurants and nightspots, theaters, museums, sports and concerts. The safe and clean downtown is surrounded by an eclectic mix of walkable neighborhoods and natural areas. The downtown area is safe and clean with an eclectic mix of walkable neighborhoods and natural areas.

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