STAFF ACCOUNTANT

ACA International•Savage, MN

8d•$55,000 - $70,000•Hybrid

About The Position

ACA International is seeking a motivated Staff Accountant to take ownership of end-to-end accounting operations across its nonprofit ecosystem, which includes several corporations, funds, and 16 departments. This role offers a clear track toward upward career mobility, with active mentoring to step into advanced general ledger ownership, fund tracking, and executive-level financial reporting. The position involves managing a multi-entity structure that provides engaging variety and opportunities to master complex fund and intercompany accounting. The ideal candidate will possess a strong foundational knowledge of full-cycle accounting and be eager to scale those skills.

Requirements

Minimum of 2+ years of professional, hands-on accounting experience required.
Must understand full-cycle A/P, A/R, and basic ledger adjustments.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance is strongly preferred (or an Associate’s degree combined with exceptional, proven full-charge bookkeeping experience).
Hands-on professional proficiency with Sage and QuickBooks systems is required.
Advanced MS Excel skills.
Precise 10-key data entry speed.
Impeccable attention to detail.
Strong problem-solving abilities.
Top-tier communication skills for member/vendor interactions.
Absolute commitment to handling confidential payroll and financial records with discretion.
Ability to work seamlessly and productively while split between a remote home office and a few structured days in our Savage location.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in a nonprofit setting, trade association, or multi-entity ecosystem is a major plus.

Responsibilities

Execute standard month-end closures, post journal entries (including prepaids/asset amortization), handle complex intercompany balancing, and prepare balance sheets and capital cash flow statements directly for the VP of Finance.
Manage member statements, process check/credit card/wire payments, handle credit card chargebacks, and track past-due collections across multiple entities.
Manage vendor onboarding (W-9/1099 compliance), process automated clearing house (ACH) and check runs, secure department approvals, and audit invoices for proper sales/use tax compliance.
Perform weekly bank depository account reconciliations, manage petty cash systems, and handle banking verification tasks.
Partner with the VP of Finance and department heads to gather data and build spreadsheets for the annual nonprofit budget preparation and scheduled auditing cycles.