Senior Accountant (Non-Profit Industry) - Minneapolis, MN
We are looking for a Senior Accountant (Non-Profit Industry) to join our Outsourcing-Business Operations (BizOps) group in Minneapolis, MN. In our BizOps group we provide customized long-term finance and accounting solutions. This position provides an outstanding opportunity to grow your career as you contribute to the success of clients' businesses or organizations. This is a full-time, long-term career opportunity serving multiple CLA clients on a permanent, part-time basis; it is not an outsourced temporary position.
Job Description
- Ability to independently identify problem areas early, research technical issues, and proactively resolve issues as an outsourced member of the clients' accounting services team.
- Have an understanding of GAAP (FASB/SFAS) or other accounting bases for Non-profit entities.
- Complete non-complex and some complex account reconciliations and recording transactions. All facets of monthly, quarterly, and annual adjusting and closing process.
- Prepare and independently review client financial statements, balance sheets, income statements, and general ledger.
- Prepare and review financial and statistical reports, analyzing unusual items on financial reports and notifying accounting services team leaders when necessary.
- Able to prepare and/or review Non-profit tax returns, prepare and review payroll tax, and payroll reports in a timely and accurate manner.
- Assist with projects for audit, due diligence, system selection, and other consulting projects.
- Develop and maintain a thorough working knowledge of accounting software packages.
- Gain a thorough understanding of the financial operations of Not-for-Profit engagements.
Education/Experience
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field OR Associates degree in Accounting or related field plus 5 years of accounting experience OR Associates in unrelated field plus Accounting Certificate plus 5 years of accounting experience.
- 2+ years relative work experience as a staff or senior accountant or equivalent. Nonprofit accounting experience preferred.
- Aptitude developing working knowledge of accounting software and systems. QuickBooks experience is preferred.
- Proficiency with applicable software (including Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, etc).
- Ability to travel to local client sites.
Skills/Knowledge
- Strong organization skills/goal orientation/self-motivation.
- Ability to handle pressure in a positive professional manner.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Communication that is clear, concise, and considerate of the needs of others.
- Ability to work cooperatively with others and value the different contributions people make.
- Proven success in managing work and key client relationships to exceed client expectations.
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