Accountant

Mahube-Otwa•Detroit Lakes, MN

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

MAHUBE-OTWA Community Action Partnership is actively recruiting an Accountant. We are seeking a motivated, self-starter to help us manage our funding so we can strengthen our communities. The accountant provides hands-on accounting leadership and must be able to efficiently maintain financial records and reports and perform account reconciliation. Supports the Agency in grant/contract management; the monthly accounting cycle to include general ledger, accounts payable, fixed asset, accounts receivable and cash management; budgeting; payroll; and audit preparation. The position supports the Fiscal department while performing day-to-day accounting, data transactions, and operations for the department.

Requirements

BA or BS in accounting/Finance required.
Knowledge of GAAP, Fund Accounting and OMB required.
Ability to assist in evaluating fiscal systems – identifying measures and actions needed to improve or correct operations.
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing to explain and convey information.
Ability to handle multiple tasks, stay organized, manage time, and meet multiple deadlines.
Strong computer knowledge and experience including Microsoft Office Suite, databases, internet and email.
Ability to learn program specific fiscal software.
Excellent mathematics, calculations, comprehension, and problem-solving skills to analyze, report and convey accurate and timely financial information.
With attention to detail, must have the ability to gather information/data and present in various formats.
Must be able to honor private/confidential information.
Must possess a valid driver’s license.
Must qualify work in fiscal through DHS NetStudy or other acceptable clearance.

Nice To Haves

One (1) to three (3) years of previous accounting experience in non-profit/governmental accounting or master's degree preferred.
Abila MIP software preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide hands-on accounting leadership.
Efficiently maintain financial records and reports.
Perform account reconciliation.
Support the Agency in grant/contract management.
Manage the monthly accounting cycle including general ledger, accounts payable, fixed asset, accounts receivable, and cash management.
Assist with budgeting.
Assist with payroll.
Assist with audit preparation.
Perform day-to-day accounting, data transactions, and operations for the Fiscal department.