Accountant

The Link • Minneapolis, MN

14h • $70,000 - $80,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Link works with youth and young families to overcome poverty and social injustice through supportive housing, intensive case management, and skills development programs. This position oversees many of The Link’s accounting functions, including accounts payable, payroll, employee finance training, and credit cards. The role processes payroll and benefits, manages payments and financial transactions, prepares financial reports, reviews budgets, and serves as a financial liaison with funders, accountants, auditors, and insurers. The position is full-time and exempt, based in North Minneapolis, with a Monday–Friday schedule from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The hiring salary range is $70,000–$80,000 per year, based on qualifications.

Requirements

• Three to four years of related experience.
• A four-year degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• Knowledge and experience with financial processes and preparation of financial reports.
• Experience with budget planning and implementation.
• Knowledge of employee benefit programs.
• Knowledge and experience with nonprofit auditing.
• Knowledge and experience regarding risk management issues.
• Experience operating computers and office applications, with strong knowledge and experience in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with office equipment.
• Experience with QuickBooks.
• Understanding of GAAP accounting.
• Experience with Microsoft applications.
• Ability to continuously learn for personal and professional growth.
• High personal and professional integrity, including the ability to protect and maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work effectively with and relate to diverse populations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and a professional demeanor.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to organize, coordinate, track, and complete multiple tasks efficiently and adjust to changing priorities.
• Proficiency with computer applications, including Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Ability to pass a criminal background and credit check.
• Regular attendance.
• A valid driver's license, a safe and reliable vehicle, successful criminal and motor vehicle background checks, and personal auto insurance of at least $100,000 bodily injury per person and $300,000 bodily injury per accident are required to drive on behalf of The Link.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and process payroll records and reports, including wages, accruals, deductions, and other payroll functions.
• Reconcile payroll before transmission and validate confirmed reports.
• Process employee benefit deductions, garnishments, and related compliance requirements.
• Monitor program overtime hours and holiday pay.
• Transfer 401(k), flexible spending, and HSA payroll deductions to the plan administrator.
• Approve benefit enrollments in the HRIS system and process enrollments through benefit vendor websites during open enrollment and throughout the year.
• Process mid-year benefit adjustments, communicate with employees about timely waivers or enrollments, and process COBRA enrollments for terminating employees when appropriate.
• Handle ACH payments and manage accounts payable.
• Manage credit cards, including issuing cards to staff and monitoring timely submission of statements and receipts.
• Train staff on financial procedures and reconcile benefit payments.
• Prepare rent checks and manual payroll checks.
• Process financial reports and create financial data.
• Handle day-to-day financial transactions and review budgets.
• Act as a financial liaison with funders, accountants, auditors, and insurance representatives.
• Maintain the confidentiality and integrity of financial processes and a working knowledge of significant developments and trends in the field.
• Preserve the integrity of the agency’s programs and support the agency’s growth.
• Demonstrate commitment to The Link’s mission, vision, and values of equity, diversity, and inclusion.
• Maintain positive and healthy relationships with coworkers and other related parties; assist where needed as a team player.
• Help create a safe, respectful, and healthy environment where everyone can grow and learn.
• Participate in special projects, attend required meetings and trainings, and complete other duties as assigned.
• Maintain positive and professional interactions with clients, coworkers, and other involved parties.

Benefits

• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance, with The Link covering 100% of premiums.
• Vision insurance.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Over two weeks of PTO in the first year.
• Birthday PTO.
• Two days of volunteer PTO.
• Eleven paid holidays or holiday pay.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level