Accounting Coordinator

SUMMARY OF PRIMARY FUNCTION

The Accounting Coordinator is responsible for assisting the Fiscal department in creating accurate and timely financial records for the organization. Manages Accounts Receivable, Assists with the processing of Accounts Payable and Payroll as well as provides general backup and support to the Fiscal Department. Responsibilities include oversight of contracts, housing and asset management. Helps recruit potential parents by providing information to them about the various program services and benefits offered to enrolled children and families.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Accounting System

1. Manage all journals of original entry.
2. Maintains appropriate files of original documentation.
3. Enters in journal any corrections of posting errors, distribution of allocated costs and changes.
4. Creates and performs allocations of costs for cost pools assigned.
5. Adds, deletes, and make changes to accounts and funds, when directed to by the Fiscal Director.
6. Enters program budgets.
7. Assists in year-end audit preparation.

Deposits

1. Processes daily deposits.
2. Orders cash draws from the Department of Treasury.
3. Keeps Fiscal Director informed of agency cash needs.

Cash Management and Accounts Receivable

1. Processes daily deposits.
2. Administer and maintains accounts receivables and codes deposits to grants as appropriate.
3. Implements and maintains all processes and systems for agency credit receipt transactions.
4. Manages and audits Transit systems bank accounts receipts.
5. Performs monthly audits of agency petty cash boxes determining any fraud related issues.
6. Coordinates the reporting to state unclaimed property system.
7. Review all uncashed Accounts Payable checks and ensures letters are sent to vendors.
8. Ensure all contract documents are in place and accurate prior to paying bills.

Personnel/Payroll

1. Verifies social security numbers for all new employees using the Business Services Online website to minimize W-2 errors and avoid potential fees associated with errors.
2. Verifies and approves employee tax form submissions
3. Creates and submits new hire reporting information (to various states) to maintain compliance with child support laws.
4. Maintains accurate direct deposit accounts; resolves issues with the bank.

Accounts Payable

1. Set up new vendors in accounting system.
2. Develop allocations of companywide phone billings.
3. Coordinates bills for the treasurer to review.
4. Maintains effective billing filing systems.
5. Maintains vendor files in Abila system; ensures W-9 and Certificate of Insurance is on file for the Worker's Compensation auditor and follows grant requirements for contract agreements.
6. Maintains accurate EFT accounts; resolves issues with the bank.

Accounts Payable Processing, backup as needed

1. Processes and prints reports and checks as requested.
2. Processes checks with invoice and forwards them for authorization; distributes checks when requested.
3. Answers questions relating to accounts payable and receivable bills.
4. Distributes appropriate mail and correspondence to correct department for approval and coding.
5. Researches past due and outstanding invoices from vendors.

Contracts

1. Reviews contracts ensuring compliance with federal, state and local regulations.
2. Evaluating the need for vendor COI and garnering required documentation from contractors.
3. Administers Davis-Bacon regulations and compliance when required by federal statutes or funding requirements.
4. Coordinating appropriate documentation of prevailing wages.
5. Collaborating with staff to ensure contracts are completed, appropriate, necessary and follow federal, state, local and agency guidelines.

Housing

1. Matches the MURL applications received with household files on hand (if not new).
2. Ensures applications received are complete and signed by the client. Completes a Lack of Information form if information is missing and returns to the client for completion.
3. Processes complete applications by completing the eligibility worksheet, verifying income eligibility; calculates the total.
4. Oversees the marketing and sale of MURL housing.
5. Monitors MURL payments via spreadsheet tracking system; contacts homeowners regarding late payments.
6. Conducts MURL follow up housing inspections, i.e.: for cleanliness, major damage areas, etc. as needed.
7. Collaborates with contractors; verifying and comparing company bids.
8. Notifies vendors of awarded bids, matches and verifies invoices, requests payments as appropriate.
9. Assures household rent/mortgage payments are paid on time.
10. Manages the payment of MURL property taxes and insurance.
11. Produces reports to show outstanding balances.
12. Confidently and accurately works with financial processes such as loan amortization schedules.
13. Informs the Fiscal Director of any problems in obtaining necessary information relative to the MURL program.

Asset Management

1. Coordinates with the Senior Accountant the distribution and collection of agency bi-annual asset inventory data evaluation.
2. Liaise with custodial vendor and ensure services are performed.
3. Liaise with AO landlord related to issues concerning the building.
4. Point of contact for all areas related to the AO building (i.e. repairs, maintenance, cleaning)

Fiscal Proofing

1. Verifies accounts payable, payroll, system updates, purchase orders and other items as directed.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

1. Associates degree or three years of experience working in a position with bookkeeping, accounts payable and payroll responsibilities.
2. Five years of experience working with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
3. Experience working in a capacity, professional or personal, that requires the ability to multi-task, prioritize, and adapt well to change.
4. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
5. Ability to problem solve and work collaboratively with others.
6. Strong organizational skills.

Tri-Valley is a non-profit community action agency. We believe in the value of all human beings. It is that belief that drives our efforts to identify needs, seek resources and provide opportunities for people to thrive.

Our work is committed to strengthening our communities so that its citizens have better places to live, work, worship and enjoy.

The mission of Tri-Valley Opportunity Council, Inc. is to provide opportunities to improve the quality of life for people and communities.

If you are an applicant with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io.

Application Deadline: 10/7/2026

Employee Type: 12-Month

Hours per Week: 40

Shift Schedule: M-F 8am - 4:30pm

Service Area Coverage: Crookston, MN

Benefits: 401K/Roth, PTO Accrual, Paid Holidays, ESST, and Employer Paid Life/LTD, Optional benefits such as Health, Dental, Vision, HSA, FSA, Aflac/Colonial Life and Short-Term Disability

If any questions about the position, please contact: Melody Hedden, View email address on click.appcast.io