Staff Accountant

Minneapolis heart institute foundation • Minneapolis, MN

8d • $60,000 - $65,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

At the Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation (MHIF), your work provides the financial insights that fuel innovation in research, patient-centered care, and education. In the Staff Accountant role, you’ll do more than analyze numbers—you’ll deliver strategic guidance, support informed decision-making, and help drive a mission that advances knowledge, transforms care, and saves lives.

Requirements

• Two-year degree in business or accounting or related experience.
• Minimum two years of professional experience in accounting, billing, cash receipts, accounts payable, and accounts receivable.
• Experience with accounting software, Ramp software and Great Plains.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Excel and Word.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to serve as a primary point person for customers and internal staff.
• Must have the ability to work with others as a team in support of a positive work culture.

Responsibilities

• Process vendor invoices (using Ramp), verify accuracy, obtain proper approvals, and prepare payments.
• Coordinate and complete weekly check runs (using Ramp); ensure all payments are properly documented and recorded.
• Generate and send customer invoices, record payments, and follow up on outstanding balances. Collaborate with department staff to generate invoices for multiple revenue streams, including pledges, grants, and program revenue.
• Manage specialized billing processes for Clindex and Medinbox. Apply cash receipts to maintain accurate accounts receivable balances and record revenue processed through the bank transaction.
• Coordinate with development staff by providing banking deposit information for proper coding. Provide necessary documentation, such as W-9s and banking information, to customers upon request, and serve as the primary point of contact for billing and payment-related inquiries.
• Support month-end close reporting and related processes.
• Monitor outstanding payments and partner with program directors and development staff to facilitate collections for accounts outstanding over a specified timeframe. Provide general accounting and administrative support to the finance team, including maintaining accurate records and assisting with audits or reporting.
• Work with all employees as part of a positive, supportive culture.
• Contribute to special projects and other departmental initiatives.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life, short- and long-term disability
• Employer HSA contribution
• 401(k) with employer match and contribution
• Generous PTO, paid holidays, and parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement and paid volunteer time

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree