Accountant

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Accountant to join a non-profit organization based in Saint Paul, Minnesota. This is a Contract-to-permanent position, offering a balanced work environment and a unique blend of holidays, including religious and traditional ones. The role involves managing financial records for client locations, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and providing critical financial insights to leadership.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and verify accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger transactions for client locations, ensuring monthly reconciliation of revenue, expenses, and balance sheet accounts.

• Prepare monthly financial reports for leaders while offering insights into financial trends.

• Collaborate on budgeting processes, providing detailed financial analysis to support long-term planning and decision-making.

• Assist in the preparation of annual financial reports and budgets, ensuring accurate projections and adherence to organizational guidelines.

• Ensure compliance with internal controls by verifying and approving financial postings, maintaining high standards of accuracy and security.

• Support audits by providing required financial data and documentation during all audit phases.

• Participate in financial benchmarking and the development of matrices to evaluate parish financial performance.

• Conduct on-site financial reviews as needed, offering guidance on operational and financial improvements.

• Utilize financial software systems to streamline processes and ensure consistency across all financial reporting activities.

• Collaborate with team members and supervisors on additional tasks to achieve organizational goals.

*Please note that all candidates are required to provide 2 recent supervisor or manager references in order to be considered for employment.

Please submit your resume and call Jordan Lynch at for review and consideration.

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in accounting, preferably within a non-profit or religious organization.

• Proficiency in monthly financial reporting, including the preparation of detailed financial statements.

• Strong skills in account reconciliation and journal entry processes, including month-end closing activities.

• Hands-on experience with budgeting and long-term financial planning.

• Familiarity with financial audits and the ability to provide necessary documentation.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data analysis and reporting.

• Knowledge of financial software systems and general ledger management.

• Excellent organizational and communication skills to interact effectively with leadership and team members.