Financial Specialist

Job Duties

Description

Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota is a dynamic social service organization serving children, youth and families, people with disabilities, older adults, and military veterans. Trustworthiness is a value and strength shared by our employees and recognized by the communities we serve. We offer an Alive Workplace (Supportive, Positive and Fun) and careers that challenge, energize, and reward employees. Consider joining us!

As a Financial Specialist, you will provide a range of bookkeeping functions for Guardianship Options by coordinating with Guardian/Conservator in the management and reporting of the financial affairs of its vulnerable clients.

As a Financial Specialist, we offer you:

An excellent benefits package that includes medical, dental, life, vision, 403(b) plan with a match, wellness program, and other ancillary plans

Generous PTO plan, Paid Holidays, and 3 Float Days

Opportunities to continue professional development

An ALIVE Workplace that is Supportive, Positive, Healthy and Fun!

A diverse workplace

An outstanding reputation

As a Financial Specialist you will:

Maintain financial documentation according to policy and present to all internal and external auditors upon request.

Document and bill service hours for each assigned client following LSS GO policy and procedures.

Handel all finances associated with the client's estate, including but not limited to payment of bills, reconciling accounts, handling deposits, etc.

Financial Specialist Minimum Requirements:

A two-year associate's degree is preferred.

A minimum of two years of experience in accounting, banking or customer service is required.

Coordinating skills required to organize and maintain separate financial records for 30 to 60 individual clients.

Computer literacy, spreadsheets, word processing and basic budgeting is required.

Strong communication skills are required to work as a team and present financial information in a conscientious manner. Also required to be a good listener and ask questions

Strong administrative skills needed to monitor financial data and interrupt financial policies and procedures.

Able to work under pressure and handle stressful situations in a calm and professional manner.

A DHS criminal background check is required.

Excellent accuracy and attention to detail regarding financial tasks (paying bills, transferring assets, depositing client funds).

Good planning and organizational skills; able to determine priorities and manage time appropriately.

Sound judgment and problem-solving skills required to analyze problems regarding best interests of clients

Qualifications

Behaviors

Team Player - Works well as a member of a group

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.

For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Lutheran Social Service of MN is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer of all people regardless of gender, race, culture, religion, ethnicity, protected veteran status and/or disability. We actively foster an environment that is free of racism, discrimination, bias, and harassment where all individuals are treated with dignity, safety, and respect.

Minimum Education Required

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Minimum Experience Required

2 - 20 years

Shift

First (Day)

Number of Openings

1

Public Transportation Accessible

Yes

Veterans Encouraged to Apply

No

Physical Required

Yes

Drug Test Required

Yes

Compensation

$21.50 - $21.50 / Hourly

Postal Code

56537

Job Type

Full Time

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

FINAN009489

Job Benefits

Not specified