Staff Accountant

• Location 911 18th Street North,Saint Cloud, MN, 56303,United States
• Base Pay $51,000.00 - $64,000.00 / Year
• Employee Type 40 Hr Work Week

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We are a nonprofit organization serving Central Minnesota with core values rooted in Compassion, Hope, Accountability, Respect, Dignity,and
Service
. Catholic Charities empowers our neighbors and creates impact in housing, food, and mental health that is seen and felt for generations.

The Staff Accountant is primarily responsible for assisting with financial reporting and accounting support services to the programs and departments within Catholic Charities, affiliates of the agency, or to outside related groups.

This entails recommending and implementing sound and objective financial reporting systems and procedures, internal control systems and procedures, and asset control systems to insure information reliability, integrity, and timeliness.

Other major responsibilities include agency audit coordination, assisting with agency budget preparation, specialized financial reporting, helping with the assessment of Treasury functions, and tax reporting.

• Participate and support gathering information for the annual year end audit including but not limited to preparing bank confirmations, compile and organize reporting information, prepare and organize Financial Statements and balances ledgers.
• Maintain a firm understanding of the financial reporting systems used to complete Financial Reporting for assigned entities.
  
  This position will coordinate necessary monthly and annual reporting and documentation for financial transactions including documentation of rent payments and receipts of assigned programs.
• Provide administrative support and services for programs and for the completion of Special Projects and specialized financial reporting.
• Serve as a subject matter expert across the finance department providing guidance and support to all finance and agency staff.
• Maintain cost effective methods of accounting processes to account for Catholic Charities assets, reporting any potential deviations to the Chief Financial Officer.
• Assist program directors and supervisors with the completion of the annual budgeting process.
• Assist with analyzing overall agency cash flow needs and helping with long term investment planning.

Education: Bachelors Degree in Accounting(or an equivalent combination of related education and experience)

Job Related

Experience:

Four (4) Years Experience(or an equivalent combination of related education and experience)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Proficiency in accounting software and advanced Excel skills

Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

Knowledge of nonprofit accounting principles and practices

Join a team where your expertise makes a meaningful impact. As our Staff Accountant, you'll play a key role in maintaining the financial health of the organization while partnering with colleagues across departments to support informed business decisions. We offer a collaborative work environment, opportunities for professional growth, and a culture that values accuracy, integrity, and continuous improvement.

• Vacation (20 days within your first year)
• 8 paid holidays (7 full days, 2 half days)
• 6 days ESST (safe and sick time)
• Waive-off credit for those who have other group health insurance
• Employer-paid Basic Life insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance (AD&D)
• Optional life insurance coverage for yourself, spouse, and/or children
• Employer-paid long term disability insurance
• Pre-tax (Flexible Spending) accounts for medical, dependent care, and adoption expenses
• 401(k) plan with company match after 90 days
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellness Program
• The Federal Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program