Finance & Grants Operations Specialist

W.K. Kellogg Foundation; Battle Creek (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

W. K. Kellogg Foundation is seeking a Finance Specialist to support the finance team in budget, audit, and grant-related processes. This role provides accounting assistance, analyzes financial data, reconciles invoices, and ensures compliance with policies while supporting both staff and grantees.

The specialist will manage payments, optimize cash flow, and collaborate across departments to improve financial systems and reporting. Strong attention to detail and nonprofit experience are valued.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in accounting or related field with 3–5 years' experience; bachelor’s with 2–3 years' experience preferred.
• Foundation or nonprofit experience preferred.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse cultural, social, and ethnic backgrounds.
• Attention to detail; accuracy in financial documentation and reporting.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Process payments and monitor expenses; reconcile invoices and grant payments.
• Maintain cash management and banking relations; optimize banking software.
• Provide financial analytics for programming and operations; vendor management.
• Reconcile accounts payable and foundation/trust cash accounts; post journal entries.

Skills

Accounts payable

Cash management

Vendor management

Financial analysis

SAP

Concur

General ledger

Education

Associate’s degree in accounting or related field

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field

Tools

SAP

Concur

BackStop

Job description

W. K. Kellogg Foundation is seeking a Finance Specialist to support the finance team in budget, audit, and grant-related processes. This role provides accounting assistance, analyzes financial data, reconciles invoices, and ensures compliance with policies while supporting both staff and grantees.

The specialist will manage payments, optimize cash flow, and collaborate across departments to improve financial systems and reporting. Strong attention to detail and nonprofit experience are valued.