Accounting Associate

The Link • Minneapolis, MN

14h • $55,000 - $65,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Accounting Associate performs accounting tasks including payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and financial reporting. The role supports The Link, an organization serving youth and young families through supportive housing, case management, and skills development programs. 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 $55,000–$65,000 per year, depending on qualifications.

The Accounting Associate processes invoices, purchase orders, expense reimbursements, vendor payments, client rents, payroll-related entries, contract receipts, and deposits. The role also helps with payroll review, benefit reconciliations, receivables monitoring, month-end close, cash flow updates, and recurring financial schedules and reports for Finance leadership. The employee is expected to protect confidential information, maintain accurate records, follow agency policies, and collaborate with staff, vendors, and other parties.

The Link’s mission is to help youth and young families overcome the impacts of poverty and social injustice. The organization emphasizes innovative, youth-centered, strengths-based programming, including programs co-designed, implemented, and overseen by youth.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, or an associate’s degree with 2–3 years of related experience.
• Ability to pass a criminal background and credit check.
• Experience with QuickBooks or similar accounting software.
• Experience working with a payroll service.
• Understanding of GAAP accounting.
• Experience with Microsoft applications.
• Proficiency with computer applications, including Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate high personal and professional integrity.
• 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.
• Desire to continue learning for personal and professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Ensure purchase orders have appropriate supporting documentation and receipts.
• Work with employees to complete purchase orders and expense reimbursements correctly under agency policy.
• Review invoices and expense reimbursements for documentation, authorization, account coding, and policy compliance; resolve discrepancies with staff and vendors.
• Process vendor payments and employee expense reimbursements, and communicate with vendors about invoices.
• Maintain and reconcile gift card records, investigate discrepancies, and retain supporting documentation.
• Process monthly client rents and prepare the monthly rents-paid report.
• Create payroll breakdowns for the general ledger and enter them into QuickBooks.
• Perform benefit reconciliations after each pay cycle.
• Assist with payroll processing by reviewing payroll data for completeness and accuracy, resolving routine discrepancies, and ensuring payroll transactions are accurately recorded in the general ledger.
• Record and apply contract receipts and miscellaneous payments to appropriate accounts; prepare and record deposits accurately and promptly.
• Monitor outstanding receivables and follow up on routine discrepancies or missing payments.
• Reconcile accounts receivable activity to supporting records and the general ledger.
• Assist with month-end close by preparing assigned reconciliations, schedules, and financial reports.
• Update actuals in monthly cash flow reports.
• Prepare recurring financial schedules and reports for Finance leadership review.
• Preserve the integrity of the agency and its programs, and demonstrate commitment to its mission, vision, and equity, diversity, and inclusion values.
• Maintain positive and professional relationships with coworkers, clients, and other parties; contribute as a team player and support agency growth.
• Help create a safe, respectful, and healthy environment where people can grow and learn.
• Participate in special projects and attend required meetings and trainings; perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical insurance for eligible employees.
• Dental insurance; The Link covers 100% of premiums.
• Vision insurance.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• More than two weeks of paid time off in the first year.
• Birthday paid time off.
• Two days of volunteer paid time off.
• 11 paid holidays or holiday pay.

What This Job Offers

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