Staff Accountant (Non-Profit Industry) - Minneapolis, MN

We are looking for an experienced Staff Accountant (Non-Profit Industry) to join our BizOps-Outsourcing group in Minneapolis, MN. In our BizOps (Business Operations) group we provide customized long-term finance and accounting solutions. The Staff Accountant provides accounting services, including; preparing financial statements, completing account reconciliations, supports month-end closing process, and drafting financial statements. This position provides an outstanding opportunity to grow your career as you contribute to the success of clients' businesses or organizations. This is a full-time, long-term career opportunity serving multiple CLA clients on a permanent, part-time basis; it is not an outsourced temporary position.

Job Description

• Ability to independently identify problem areas early, research technical issues, and proactively resolve issues as an outsourced member of the clients' accounting services team.
• Have an understanding of GAAP (FASB/SFAS) or other accounting bases for Non-profit entities.
• Complete non-complex and some complex account reconciliations and recording transactions. All facets of monthly, quarterly, and annual adjusting and closing process.
• Prepare and independently review client financial statements, balance sheets, income statements, and general ledger.
• Prepare and review financial and statistical reports, analyzing unusual items on financial reports and notifying accounting services team leaders when necessary.
• Able to prepare and/or review Non-profit tax returns, prepare and review payroll tax, and payroll reports in a timely and accurate manner.
• Assist with projects for audit, due diligence, system selection, and other consulting projects.
• Develop and maintain a thorough working knowledge of accounting software packages.
• Gain a thorough understanding of the financial operations of Not-for-Profit engagements.

Education/Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field OR Associates degree in Accounting or related field plus 5 years of accounting experience OR Associates in unrelated field plus Accounting Certificate plus 5 years of accounting experience.
• At least 1 year of professional accounting experience.
• Aptitude developing working knowledge of accounting software and systems.
• Proficiency with applicable software (including Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, etc).
• Ability to travel to local client sites.

Skills/Knowledge

• Strong organization skills/goal orientation/self-motivation.
• Ability to handle pressure in a positive professional manner.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Communication that is clear, concise, and considerate of the needs of others.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others and value the different contributions people make.
• Proven success in managing work and key client relationships to exceed client expectations.

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