Description
Bookkeeper/ Accountant
The St. Paul & Ramsey County Domestic Abuse Intervention Project (SPIP), founded in 1984, has been a leader in the provision of services for victims of domestic violence, and cultivating a community-wide response towards protecting victims and their families, and one day ending domestic abuse. www.stpaulintervention.org
Position: Combined bookkeeper/accountant position for a non-profit
Reports to: Executive Director and Operations Director
Hours: 32 hours a week – 4 days a week (days TBD) 8:30-4:30pm (in-office position)
SPIP is seeking a motivated Bookkeeper/Accountant to become an integral part of our diverse team. The ideal candidate should possess a strong understanding of accounting principles, experience in non-profit financial reporting and a passion for excellence.
Responsibilities
Job Duties and Responsibilities Include:
Bookkeeping & Accounting
- Responsible for all bookkeeping functions.
- Prepare and maintain general ledger entries ensuring accuracy and compliance with GAAP.
- Reconcile bank statements and other financial records.
- Assist in month-end and year-end closing processes, including journal entries and accruals.
- Collaborate with external auditors during the annual financial/single audit, providing necessary documentation.
- Monitor vendor invoices and grantor/funder receivables, ensuring timely processing.
- Prepare vendor payments/checks on a weekly basis.
- Prepare deposits.
- Code/allocate revenue and expenses by funding source.
- Identify and recommend process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
Budgeting
- Plan & track budgets by funder, program and grant ensuring compliance and providing analysis of deviations.
- Work with executive director in developing program/project budgets.
- Work closely with executive director to develop annual budget and make adjustments.
Financial Reporting & Analysis
- Prepare monthly internal financial statements and management reports that support audits, grants & board visibility.
Grant Billing & Compliance
- Support the preparation of grant budgets.
- Prepare accurate & timely government/funder billings, tracking grant budgets.
- Assist in the grantor/funder financial reconciliations.
- Support the preparation of grant specific reports.
Other
- Assist the administrative assistant or leadership team with other miscellaneous tasks.
- Assist in other agency functions at the direction of the Executive Director or Operations Director.
Qualifications
Qualifications/ Requirements:
- Minimum of BA or Associate’s degree in accounting or equivalent.
- 2 + Professional experience in accounting and finance, preferably in public or non-profit fields.
- Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting principles.
- Extensive knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting principles.
- Expertise in accounting standards and regulations.
- Proven knowledge of accounting and financial systems and application of analytical skills.
- Proficiency with accounting software (e.g. QuickBooks or similar) and Excel.
- Experience and proficiency with Microsoft office, Excel Spreadsheets and Word.
- Experience preparing expense reports.
- Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Strong communication skills for explaining financial concepts clearly.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
- Ability to maintain complete internal and external confidentiality.
- Highly motivated self-starter with an aptitude for problem-solving and the ability to work efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Ability to meet deadlines with meticulous accuracy.
- Good written, verbal, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to function well in a high-paced environment.
- Must pass a criminal background check.
Desired qualifications
- In-depth understanding of non-profit budgets, funding sources and expenses.
- Experience working with government grants and knowledge of their requirements.
- Knowledge of and/or exposure to regulations as they apply to nonprofit agencies or community foundations and government funding.
Other Requirements:
- Valid driver’s license, vehicle and auto insurance required.
- 3 professional references available when applying.
Pay and Benefits:
- Between $28 and $32 per hour depending upon experience. Excellent comprehensive medical, dental, long-term disability and life insurance is provided.
- Generous paid time off provided.
How to apply: Send us your resume, a cover letter and 3 professional references by email to rmc@stpaulintervention.org
Open until filled.
We are an equal opportunity employer and celebrate diversity in all forms – we encourage people from Black, Indigenous, Latinx, Asian/Pacific Islander, people of color, immigrant, lesbian, gay, bisexual, nonbinary and trans communities to apply. We encourage applicants of diverse age, gender, and religious/spiritual beliefs to apply.
The above statements are intended to provide a summary of this position, and do not encompass all the functions of or qualification required for this position.
St. Paul & Ramsey County Domestic Abuse Intervention Project (SPIP)
Saint Paul, MN, MN 55102
US
