Accountant, Financial Reporting, Financial Analyst

• Location 2121 East Lake St,Minneapolis, MN, 55407,United States
• Base Pay $26.00 - $28.00 / Hour
• Employee Type FT Non-Exempt
• Required Degree 4 Year Degree

At YWCA of Minneapolis, we are dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all. Our work directly supports programs that strengthen our community—and our finance team plays a key role in ensuring that impact.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and mission-driven Accountant – Grants & Organizational Advancement to join our Accounting & Finance team.

In this role, you will manage the full lifecycle of grant accounting while supporting financial operations tied to fundraising and organizational advancement. You will partner across teams to ensure compliance, accuracy, and transparency across all funding sources.

This is a great opportunity to build expertise in grant accounting, audits, and nonprofit finance while making a meaningful difference.

• Manage the full lifecycle of grant accounting, including billing, revenue recognition, and compliance
• Prepare and submit invoices to government agencies and funders with supporting documentation
• Monitor grant-related accounts receivable and follow up on outstanding balances
• Partner with program teams to ensure accurate financial reporting aligned with grant requirements
• Review expenses for allowability and compliance with grant guidelines
• Support grant audits and maintain audit-ready documentation

• Collaborate with advancement teams on revenue tracking and reporting
• Manage net assets and support revenue recognition processes

• Prepare journal entries and supporting documentation
• Perform account reconciliations and analyze variances
• Support timely month-end and year-end close processes

• Prepare audit schedules and work papers
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and funding requirements

• Process bank deposits and maintain accurate financial records
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and special projects

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 1+ year of accounting experience
• Knowledge of GAAP
• Experience with accounting systems and financial reporting tools
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Strong collaboration and communication skills

• Experience with grant, nonprofit, or fund accounting
• Familiarity with donor or fundraising systems
• Experience supporting audits

• Make a meaningful impact through mission-driven work
• Gain specialized experience in grant and nonprofit accounting
• Work with a collaborative and values-driven team
• Build expertise in compliance, audits, and complex funding structures
• Primarily computer-based work

When you work here, you’re joining a movement. We’re not just teaching—we’re building equitable futures through inclusive education. Join us in advancing racial and gender equity through meaningful work and community-building.

YWCA Minneapolis is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We believe that diversity fuels innovation, inclusion drives impact, and equity changes lives.