Staff Accountant

Description We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support grant and fund accounting operations for a mission-driven non-profit organization in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This position focuses on producing accurate financial reports, maintaining compliance with grant and regulatory requirements, and helping ensure funds are tracked and used appropriately. The role also partners with program and finance teams to monitor budgets, support billing and collections, and contribute to audit and budgeting activities.

Responsibilities:

- Prepare timely financial reports, reimbursement requests, and collection documentation for assigned grants while meeting all sponsor deadlines.

- Review accounting activity to confirm expenses are coded correctly, charged to the appropriate funding source, and aligned with grant allowability standards.

- Track budget-to-actual results for designated grants and work with program and finance staff to address variances or needed spending adjustments.

- Maintain compliance with sponsor terms, Ameri Corps guidance, organizational policies, and applicable federal, state, county, and city regulations.

- Generate invoices for site fees, technical assistance, and other grant-related charges in accordance with contract terms and established timelines.

- Oversee grant billings and receivable follow-up, including monitoring outstanding payments and supporting collection efforts.

- Evaluate expense allocation methods and verify that revenue and expenditures are accurately recorded by funder and program.

- Assist with year-end audit preparation, financial reviews, and other monitoring requests by compiling schedules and supporting documentation.

- Contribute to grant budget development, match planning, and periodic reforecasting to help maximize funding use and meet program requirements.

- Handle special assignments and ad hoc accounting projects in support of the broader finance function. Requirements - Experience in staff accounting, preferably within a non-profit environment supporting grant or fund accounting.

- Working knowledge of general ledger activity, journal entries, accounts payable, and accounts receivable processes.

- Familiarity with grant compliance standards, financial reporting requirements, and funder-based expense tracking.

- Ability to analyze financial data, identify coding or allocation issues, and resolve discrepancies with accuracy.

- Proficiency in accounting systems such as Net Suite and strong spreadsheet skills for reporting and reconciliation.

- Understanding of fund accounting principles and budget-to-actual monitoring in a multi-funding-source setting.

- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines, maintain confidentiality, and communicate clearly across teams.

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