Senior Accountant

Sign on Bonus: $600 for full-time (Half paid out at 3 months and other half at 12 months).


Salary Range: $75,000 To 80,000.00 Annually


Benefits:

• Collaborative team environment on a small team serving a big nonprofit agency.
• Paid time off (PTO) starting at 18 days annually and increasing annually.
• 12 paid company holidays.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA & HSA benefit options.
• Life, STD, LTD, AD&D employer-sponsored benefits.
• 401K with company match up to 4%.
• Tuition and/or Professional Development reimbursement options.
• Employee Assistance Program for private employer-sponsored counseling.
• Gym Membership discount and reimbursement options.
• Mental Wellness platform and app download access for all employees.

Senior Accountant Position: We're looking for a bright, hands-on accounting professional who loves variety to join our Finance Team. Your love of solving complex problems, attention to detail, and commitment to partnering with program staff and accounting skills will support programs and leadership in fulfilling our mission. This position plays a critical role on the Finance team managing period-end closing procedures such as prepare, review, reconcile and issue invoices and bills. The Senior Accountant will work seamlessly with other departments to ensure transactions are processed accurately in accordance with specified timelines. This position is in person 4 days a week at our St. Paul location and 1 day remote.

Senior Accountant Responsibilities:

Financial Management and Reporting

• Maintain the general ledger and ensure timely and accurate month-end and year-end closings.
• Prepare and deliver invoices for accounts receivable, including per diem reimbursements from counties.
• Reconcile grant-related accounts and prepare financial reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Reviews and posts all transactions into agency financial software. Oversees weekly accounts payable process; verify data entry and coding are accurate to proper grant and within budget. Maintain vendor roster and oversee vendor onboarding.
• Maintain corporate card program and review and reconcile credit card transactions.
• Review payroll, perform cash management, bank reconciliation, prepaid accounts, and bank deposits.
• Track and allocate expenses related to building operations, repairs, and capital improvements
• Analyze, prepare and issue federal 1099 reports to vendors.

Program Budgeting

• Develop and monitor program and organizational budgets, including multi-year grant budgets.
• Conduct variance analysis and provide recommendations to leadership.
• Collaborate with program managers to ensure budget alignment with program goals and grant conditions

Grant Compliance & Oversight

• Track and report on federal, state, and foundation grants, ensuring compliance with all financial provisions.
• Maintain documentation for all grants and contracts, organized by funding source.
• Support the CFO in preparing master grant packets and updating grant tracking systems

Internal Controls & Systems

• Design and maintain accounting workflows and internal controls.
• Implement improvements to financial systems and reporting tools.
• Ensure accurate cost allocation across programs and departments

Liaison with IT Consulting Group

• Act as the primary point of contact between the finance department and IT consultants.
• Work closely with IT consultants to ensure all IT equipment is efficient, updated, inventoried and properly allocated based on the need across the sites.

Performance Metrics

• Accuracy and timeliness of financial reports.
• Compliance with GAAP and regulatory standards.
• Successful audit outcomes.
• Effective management of financial operations and risk.
• Alignment of financial systems with program delivery.
• Staff satisfaction and team performance.

Other duties as assigned.


Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA preferred; and 3 years' accounting experience. An associates degree and senior accounting experience can be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
• 3-5 years of senior accounting in a non-profit organization required.
• A clear understanding of GAAP and demonstrated accounting knowledge
• Experience with and knowledge of computerized accounting systems
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel
• Strong oral and written communication skills

Essential Competencies:

• Use of Intacct software preferred
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff and external agencies
• Solid problem-solving and team-building skills
• Demonstrated ability to foster and maintain cooperative relationships
• Ability to operate in rapidly changing or ambiguous circumstances
• Strong self-management and time management skills

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use a computer. The employee is frequently required walk, stand, and go up and down stairs.

Positively Contribute :


Positively Contribute to the 180 Degrees Vision and Mission. Vision: Every person can experience hope for the future and reach their full potential. Mission: 180 Degrees creates safe spaces and services that honor each individual's healing journey.


Non-Profit Location/Work Environment :


This work environment requires four days in the office during regular business hours and one day working remotely. Must be able to work extended hours for events and special projects when needed.


About 180 Degrees:

This is an exceptional opportunity to join a fast-growing non-profit organization. Founded over 50 years ago, 180 Degrees is recognized for piloting innovative solutions to address challenges of homelessness, sexual exploitation, poverty and incarceration. With program sites around the state, 180 Degrees continues to expand its portfolio of programs and services now impacting the lives of over 2,000 youth and adults each year. We seek leaders who will guide the next growth phase of our organization.


Equal Opportunity Employer:

180 Degrees, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer

180 Degrees' intention is for our staff to reflect the communities we serve. We actively encourage women, people of color, differently abled and other diverse candidates to apply for open positions.

Monday - Friday; standard business hours.
This position is in person 4 days a week at our St. Paul location and 1 day remote.