Senior Accountant

Minneapolis American Indian Center•Minneapolis, MN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Minneapolis American Indian Center (MAIC) seeks a skilled and mission-aligned Senior Accountant to serve as a hands-on accounting professional for the organization. Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, this role is responsible for the day-to-day accounting operations of MAIC including accounts payable processing, payroll preparation, grant billing and compliance, and sales tax reporting. The Senior Accountant will work in close partnership with the CFO to ensure accurate financial records, strong internal controls, and timely reporting that supports MAIC’s mission of serving the American Indian community in Minneapolis. Candidates with experience working in or with Native American communities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
4–6 years of progressive accounting experience, including hands-on general ledger, accounts payable, payroll preparation, and grant accounting
Demonstrated experience managing Federal grants
Proficiency with QuickBooks or comparable accounting software
Familiarity with sales tax compliance
Understanding of GAAP and nonprofit accounting principles
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook
Exceptional attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple deadlines independently
Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to collaborate across departments and explain financial information clearly

Nice To Haves

Experience with Federal payment portals (e.g., PMS, ASAP, Grants.gov)
Familiarity with Single Audit requirements and nonprofit audit preparation
Experience with AP automation platforms (e.g., Bill.com)
Experience working with or within Native American tribes, tribal organizations, or Native-serving nonprofits

Responsibilities

Perform monthly bank and account reconciliations, investigating and resolving discrepancies in a timely manner
Assist the CFO in executing a timely monthly, quarterly, and year-end close process
Accurate and timely invoice entry, ensuring proper coding to the correct accounts, grants, and cost centers
Prepare and process biweekly payroll accurately and on time for all MAIC employees
Ensure proper allocation of payroll costs to the correct grants, programs, and cost centers in coordination with program managers
Coordinate with HR and CFO on new hire setup, terminations, benefit deductions, and garnishments
Support onboarding of new staff related to expense reporting, finance systems, and accounting procedures
Prepare and submit accurate, timely grant billings and drawdown requests to Federal and other funding agencies (e.g., via Payment Management System, ASAP, or agency-specific portals)
Monitor grant budgets and track expenditures against approved award amounts, flagging variances to the CFO and Program Directors
Coordinate with program staff to ensure grant expenditures are allowable and properly supported
Track grant periods of performance and support timely closeout and final reporting
Prepare and file accurate sales and use tax returns on a quarterly basis
Prepare reconciliations, and schedules to support the CFO’s financial reports to the Finance Committee and Board of Directors
Assist with the annual budget development process and multi-year financial planning led by the CFO
Support annual audit preparation by organizing workpapers, reconciliations, and documentation for external auditors