Sr. Accountant at Jobot

Saint Paul, MN 55102

About the Job

Join an amazing, community based non-profit organization as a Sr. Accountant: great benefits, PTO, and work life balance + incredibly rewarding work and amazing team!

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Jacque Seaton
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Salary: $65,000 - $70,000 per year

A bit about us:

We are a Twin Cities, community focused non-profit organization.

Why join us?

We have an incredible culture focused on inclusivity, diversity, and kindness.
We have a beautiful space and working environment.
We offer industry competitive pay and benefits.
We offer opportunity for growth & advancement.
Our employees share they join & stay because of how rewarding their work is!

Job Details

Summary:
Responsibilities include preparation of general ledger entries, month-end cash and account reconciliations, monitoring of accounts receivable, bank reconciliations, accounts payable reviews, and proper expense coding. The individual takes the lead in performing both routine and complex accounting tasks, such as financial analysis, maintaining statistical and financial reports, overseeing purchasing procedures, and assisting with monthly financial, audit, and budget documentation. The role also involves identifying and implementing process improvements to enhance departmental efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

Assist in the preparation and distribution of monthly financial statements and grant reports, generate specialty financial reports as requested, and support year-end audit preparation. Contribute to the compilation and reconciliation of annual budgets and quarterly forecasts, and assist with external grant audit reports. Engage in financial analysis, forecasting, and modeling for internal use.
Reconcile balance sheet accounts and maintain spreadsheets, ledgers, and journals. Ensure timely and accurate posting to various ledgers and records following established guidelines.
Verify, review, and audit accounts payable invoices, reimbursement requests, and receivables. Manage accounts receivable functions, including billing, posting, oversight of customer balances, and monthly journal entries. Initiate necessary wire transfers promptly.
Process bi-weekly payroll and prepare related journal entries. Complete year-end verification of W-2s and other payroll duties as assigned.
Prepare and submit quarterly sales tax reports. Work on automation initiatives for routine financial processes and complete other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Four years of education, experience, or training in accounting, finance, or a related field.
Proficient understanding of accrual accounting principles and procedures.
Experience with electronic general ledger software, with a preference for Great Plains.
Knowledge of billing principles, financial record-keeping, and reporting procedures.
Strong problem-solving skills, particularly with accounts payable, receivable, and cash receipts.
Effective organizational skills with the ability to set priorities and meet deadlines.

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