Accounting Associate

The Link works with youth and young families to overcome the impacts of poverty and social injustice. Our 23 programs provide supportive housing, intensive case management services, and skills development to youth at risk of or experiencing homelessness, sex trafficking and/or involvement in the juvenile justice system. The Link prides itself on its innovative, youth-centered, strengths-based programming for youth and families as well as programs that are co-designed, implemented and overseen by youth.

• Hiring Salary Range: $55,000 - $65,000/year depending on qualification.
• Job Type: Full-Time, Exempt
• Location:
  
  North Minneapolis
• Hours/Days:
  Mon-Fri 9:00-5:00

Perform accounting tasks to include processing payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and producing financial reports.

• Ensure that purchase orders have proper supporting documentation and receipts
• Work with employees on purchase orders and expense reimbursements so they are completed correctly per agency policy
• Review invoices and expense reimbursements for appropriate documentation, authorization, account coding, and compliance with agency policies; resolve discrepancies with staff and vendors. Process vendor payments and employee expense reimbursements.
• Communicate with vendors regarding invoices
• Maintain and reconcile gift card records, investigate discrepancies, and ensure appropriate supporting documentation is retained.
• Process monthly client rents and complete monthly rents paid report.

• Create payroll breakdown for the general ledger and enter it into Quick Books
• Perform benefit reconciliations after each pay cycle
• Maintain confidentiality and integrity of payroll process
• Assist with payroll processing, including reviewing payroll data for completeness and accuracy, resolving routine discrepancies, and ensuring payroll-related transactions are accurately recorded in the general ledger.

• Record and apply contract receipts and miscellaneous payments to appropriate accounts.
  
  Prepare and record deposits accurately and timely.
• Monitor outstanding receivables and follow up on routine discrepancies or missing payments.
• Reconcile accounts receivable activity to supporting records and the general ledger.

• Assist with month-end close by preparing assigned reconciliations, schedules, and financial reports.
• Update actuals into monthly cash flow reports
• Prepare recurring financial schedules and reports for review by Finance leadership

• Preserve the integrity of the programs and agency
• Demonstrate commitment to The Link’s mission and vision, and values of equity, diversity and inclusion
• Support the overall growth of the agency
• Maintain positive and healthy relationship with co-workers and other related parties
• Assist where needed as a team player
• Create a safe, respectful, and healthy atmosphere and environment where everyone can grow and learn
• Participate in special projects as necessary
• Attend all meetings and trainings as required
• Maintain positive and professional interactions with clients, co-workers, and all parties involved
• All other duties as assigned

• Desire to continuously learn for personal and professional growth
• High level of personal and professional integrity, including ability to protect and maintain confidentiality
• Ability to work effectively with and relate to diverse populations
• Excellent communication skills, both verbally and writing
• Professional demeanor
• Ability to work independently as well as in teams
• Demonstrated ability to efficiently organize, coordinate, track and complete multiple tasks as well as adjust to changing priorities
• Computer application proficiency,…