Staff Accountant I

Cornerstone Advocacy Service • Bloomington, MN

17d • $41,394 - $50,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Staff Accountant I position provides support to the Administration department within Cornerstone. This role requires a high degree of professionalism, organization, and attention to detail. The Staff Accountant is responsible for various accounting functions, including account reconciliations, coordinating monthly journal entries, audit preparation, budget preparation, reporting, and payroll. This position also coordinates accounting work with Cornerstone’s accounting consultants and interacts with vendors as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor degree in accounting
• Excellent communication skills
• Knowledge of Microsoft applications
• Ability to prioritize and effectively manage multiple projects and deadlines are a must.

Nice To Haves

• Some nonprofit experience is preferred
• Knowledge of the Sage Intacct accounting system, the Ramp system, and the ADP payroll system preferred

Responsibilities

• Assists in the preparation of annual 1099's and reviews for accuracy.
• Assists in the preparation of monthly reoccurring, payroll, benefits, prepaid journal entries and reviews for accuracy.
• Enters monthly AR data into Sage Intacct.
• Assists in the preparation of the deferred and temporarily restricted monthly journal entries, and reviews for accuracy.
• Assists in the preparation of the monthly bank reconciliation journal entries, and reviews for accuracy.
• Assist in the preparation of year-end journal entries.
• Reviews and codes accounts payable invoices and cash receipts.
• Monitors grants for progress and assists with appropriate budget adjustments when necessary.
• Collects, prepares when required, and submits all requested documentation for funder audits.
• Assists in annual agency audit.
• Assists in agency budget forecasting.
• Assists in budget preparations for government and contributed.
• Provides expense/revenue reporting for government and contributed.
• Reviews all payroll earnings reports prior to submission to ADP.
• Reviews the payroll register reports from ADP prior to payroll disbursement.
• Conducts benefit account analysis/reconciliation monthly.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health care
• 160 paid time off
• 13 paid holidays which includes employee birthday
• Retirement savings with up to 4% match after 1-year
• Free Virtual Mental health Coverage for all employees and their immediate family
• Free Virtual Medical Care for employees and their immediate family with enrollment in anyone of our medical plans
• Basic life insurance free to employees
• Long term disability free to employees
• Paid parental leave after 1 year

What This Job Offers

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