Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an Accountant to join a nonprofit organization in Minneapolis, Minnesota on a contract basis with the potential for a permanent position. This position focuses on grant-related accounting, financial oversight, and compliance support, helping ensure funding is recorded accurately and reported in accordance with donor and agency requirements. The role will work closely with program and development partners to strengthen reporting, maintain reliable records, and support month-end, year-end, and audit activities.

Responsibilities:
• Oversee the accounting cycle for grants and awards, including invoicing, revenue recording, and ongoing compliance review.
• Create and submit funding requests and reimbursement invoices with the documentation required by government entities and other grantors.
• Monitor grant receivables, investigate aging balances, and coordinate follow-up efforts to support timely collections.
• Work with program staff to align financial activity and reporting with award terms, budgets, and sponsor expectations.
• Evaluate transactions for allowability under funding guidelines and help ensure expenses are charged appropriately.
• Maintain organized, audit-ready grant files and provide documentation and analysis during internal and external audit reviews.
• Partner with advancement and finance teams to track contributed revenue, support net asset reporting, and reconcile restricted funding activity.
• Prepare journal entries, reconcile balance sheet accounts, analyze variances, and contribute to month-end and year-end close deliverables.
• Assist with audit schedules, bank deposit processing, budgeting support, forecasting activities, and other assigned financial projects.• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related discipline.
• Accounting experience within a nonprofit setting, including direct exposure to grant or fund accounting.
• Knowledge of restricted funding, sponsor compliance standards, and financial reporting requirements tied to grants and awards.
• Hands-on experience with accounts receivable, accounts payable, general ledger activity, reconciliations, and journal entry preparation.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills with the ability to organize data, perform analysis, and support reporting accuracy.
• Familiarity with audit support processes, including preparation of schedules, workpapers, and documentation.
• Experience using accounting platforms such as Blackbaud is preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines, maintain close attention to detail, and collaborate effectively across departments.