Parttime Accountant

Good Leadership Enterprises, located in Edina, MN, is an organizational effectiveness firm who partners with executives, leaders, and people managers to
build a culture of healthy accountability
. Clientsleverage our coaching, development programs, assessments, and tools to ensure teams thrive and win togetherfrom the foundationalconcept:
Goodness Pays
. This role will report to the Chief Operating Officer and be responsible for processing and reporting on financial transactions for the organization. This is a part‑time, primarily in‑office role. Benefits include PTO based on hours worked.

Required experience:

· Bachelor’s degree in accounting required

· Demonstrated analytical, strategic, and innovative thinking

· Demonstrated oral and written communication skills

· 3-5 years of experience executing in a fast‑paced office environment

· Proficient in Quick Books online

· Knowledge of cash and accrual based accounting and financial schedules

Preferred experience:

· Work with a family‑owned business

· Work with ADP payroll processing

Objectives:

· Accurate, detailed entries and reporting from Quick Books and associated platforms (payroll, etc.)

· Timely data input to ensure accurate financial reporting

· Deliver accurate, effective communication to all stakeholders

Specific job functions:

Process and report on financial transactions and tasks including, but not limited to:

Accounts Payable

· Manage company credit card, including individual cards within master account; enter receipts, reconcile account

· Vendor and contractor management – W9s and any other pertinent info

· Enter accounts payable invoices

· Create and manage future payables due schedule (primarily contractors) from client contracts

· Generate and mail checks and/or ACH transactions

· Respond to vendor and contractor inquiries

Accounts Receivable

· Setup new clients including ACH, contact/billing info, provide them with Good Leadership’s W9

· Invoice clients and receive payments

· Manage future invoicing schedule from client contracts

· Manage firm’s Stripe account by reconciling deposits, posting receipts, and generating credit card links for payments when needed

· Track client reimbursable expenses and bill back on a regular cadence

· Follow up with clients on past‑due accounts receivable

· Respond to client inquiries

Employees

· Process bi‑weekly payroll including verification of quarterly and annual reports

· Update payroll company with new tax rates

· Work with payroll company and/or state agencies to ensure tax compliance

· Complete required audits and required surveys (annual worker’s comp, health insurance, etc.)

· Track employee commission earnings

· Process bi‑weekly SIMPLE IRA plan contributions in partnership with Parable Wealth Advisors and in compliance with SIMPLE IRA plan guidelines

· Participate in employee onboarding around payroll and SIMPLE IRA setup

· Respond to employee payroll inquiries

· Update employee profile information as needed (wage, deductions, address changes, etc.)

· Maintain proper book inventory in Quick Books for Good Leadership and How Goodness Pays

Monitoring

· Monitor cash balances in business banking accounts with regular communication to Chief Operating Officer and Melinda Batz

· Update cash flow spreadsheet weekly

· Create accurate monthly financial reports (profit & loss, balance sheet, inventory)

· Maintain and manage a schedule of deferred revenue and expenses

· Prepare information for regular meetings with Good Leadership’s fractional Chief Financial Officer

· Partner with Chief Operating Officer to create annual budget

· Maintain records for end of year 1099 coordination with tax accountant

· Prepare and file quarterly sales and use tax returns

· Partner with Melinda Batz for business tax preparation requirements

General

· Maintain an organized filing system of paper and electronic documents utilizing Teams

· Help with financial duties at company events (Good Leadership Breakfasts, Conference, Awards, etc.)

· Partner with Chief Operating Officer and Melinda Batz to ensure financial best practices

Professional skills

• Fully competent on Microsoft Office Suite, including, but not limited to, Outlook, Excel, and Teams
• Fully competent on Quick Books online
• Executive presence; professional, friendly, pleasant, and effective with clients, vendors, and contractors
• Organized, detail-oriented, and systems-minded
• Demonstrated strong initiative and follow‑through
• Demonstrated problem solving skills
• Strong organization and time management skills
• Ability to be flexible and nimble to react and respond quickly
• Ability to work independently
• Responsive and accurate; detailed follow‑through
• Applications accepted via email to