Senior Accountant

180 Degrees Inc•Saint Paul, MN

6h•Hybrid

About The Position

We’re looking for a bright, hands-on accounting professional who loves variety to join our Finance Team. Your love of solving complex problems, attention to detail, and commitment to partnering with program staff and accounting skills will support programs and leadership in fulfilling our mission. This position plays a critical role on the Finance team managing period-end closing procedures such as prepare, review, reconcile and issue invoices and bills. The Senior Accountant will work seamlessly with other departments to ensure transactions are processed accurately in accordance with specified timelines. This position is in person 4 days a week at our St. Paul location and 1 day remote.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA preferred; and 3 years’ accounting experience. An associates degree and senior accounting experience can be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
A clear understanding of GAAP and demonstrated accounting knowledge
Experience with and knowledge of computerized accounting systems
Excellent Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel
Strong oral and written communication skills

Nice To Haves

3-5 years of senior accounting in a non-profit organization preferred.
Use of Intacct software preferred
Ability to communicate effectively with staff and external agencies
Solid problem-solving and team-building skills
Demonstrated ability to foster and maintain cooperative relationships
Ability to operate in rapidly changing or ambiguous circumstances
Strong self-management and time management skills

Responsibilities

Maintain the general ledger and ensure timely and accurate month-end and year-end closings.
Prepare and deliver invoices for accounts receivable, including per diem reimbursements from counties.
Reconcile grant-related accounts and prepare financial reports for internal and external stakeholders.
Reviews and posts all transactions into agency financial software. Oversees weekly accounts payable process; verify data entry and coding are accurate to proper grant and within budget. Maintain vendor roster and oversee vendor onboarding.
Maintain corporate card program and review and reconcile credit card transactions.
Review payroll, perform cash management, bank reconciliation, prepaid accounts, and bank deposits.
Track and allocate expenses related to building operations, repairs, and capital improvements
Analyze, prepare and issue federal 1099 reports to vendors.
Develop and monitor program and organizational budgets, including multi-year grant budgets.
Conduct variance analysis and provide recommendations to leadership.
Collaborate with program managers to ensure budget alignment with program goals and grant conditions
Track and report on federal, state, and foundation grants, ensuring compliance with all financial provisions.
Maintain documentation for all grants and contracts, organized by funding source.
Support the CFO in preparing master grant packets and updating grant tracking systems
Design and maintain accounting workflows and internal controls.
Implement improvements to financial systems and reporting tools.
Ensure accurate cost allocation across programs and departments
Act as the primary point of contact between the finance department and IT consultants.
Work closely with IT consultants to ensure all IT equipment is efficient, updated, inventoried and properly allocated based on the need across the sites.