Accountant

Kids for the Future; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Flexible onsite expectations

Job summary

YWCA of Minneapolis is seeking an Accountant – Grants & Organizational Advancement to join our Accounting & Finance team. You will manage the full lifecycle of grant accounting and support fundraising operations.

You will collaborate across teams to ensure compliance, accuracy, and transparency across funding sources, and gain experience in grant audits and nonprofit finance while making a difference. The role offers a mission-driven environment with hybrid work and opportunities to advance in

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field (or equivalent experience) required.
• 1+ year of accounting experience preferred.
• Knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting tools.
• Intermediate Excel skills (formulas, pivot tables) required.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle of grant accounting, including billing, revenue recognition, and compliance.
• Prepare and submit invoices to government agencies and funders with supporting documentation.
• Monitor grant-related accounts receivable and follow up on outstanding balances.
• Partner with program teams to ensure accurate financial reporting aligned with grant requirements.
• Review expenses for allowability and compliance with grant guidelines.
• Support grant audits and maintain audit-ready documentation.
• Collaborate with advancement teams on revenue tracking and reporting.
• Manage net assets and support revenue recognition processes.
• Prepare journal entries and supporting documentation.
• Perform account reconciliations and analyze variances.
• Support timely month-end and year-end close processes.
• Prepare audit schedules and workpapers.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and funding requirements.
• Process bank deposits and maintain accurate financial records.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and special projects.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Time management

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field (or equivalent experience)

Job description

• Location 2121 East Lake St,Minneapolis, MN, 55407,United States
• Base Pay $30.00 - $32.00 / Hour
• Employee Type FT Non-Exempt
• Required Degree 4 Year Degree

Now Hiring: Accountant

Pay Range: $30 - $32 per hour

Type: Full Time Non-Exempt

Location: YWCA Midtown, Minneapolis

About Us

At YWCA of Minneapolis, we are dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all. Our work directly supports programs that strengthen our community and our finance team plays a key role in ensuring that impact.

About the Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented and mission-driven Accountant – Grants & Organizational Advancement to join our Accounting & Finance team. In this role, you will manage the full lifecycle of grant accounting while supporting financial operations tied to fundraising and organizational advancement. You will partner across teams to ensure compliance, accuracy, and transparency across all funding sources. This is a great opportunity to build expertise in grant accounting, audits, and nonprofit finance while making a meaningful difference.

What You’ll Do

Grants & Awards Accounting

• Manage the full lifecycle of grant accounting, including billing, revenue recognition, and compliance
• Prepare and submit invoices to government agencies and funders with supporting documentation
• Monitor grant-related accounts receivable and follow up on outstanding balances
• Partner with program teams to ensure accurate financial reporting aligned with grant requirements
• Review expenses for allowability and compliance with grant guidelines
• Support grant audits and maintain audit-ready documentation

Organizational Advancement Support

• Collaborate with advancement teams on revenue tracking and reporting
• Manage net assets and support revenue recognition processes

Month-End Close & Financial Reporting

• Prepare journal entries and supporting documentation
• Perform account reconciliations and analyze variances
• Support timely month-end and year-end close processes

Audit & Compliance

• Prepare audit schedules and workpapers
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and funding requirements

Additional Support

• Process bank deposits and maintain accurate financial records
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and special projects

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 1+ year of accounting experience
• Knowledge of GAAP
• Experience with accounting systems and financial reporting tools
• Intermediate Excel skills (formulas, pivot tables)
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Strong collaboration and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with grant, nonprofit, or fund accounting
• Familiarity with donor or fundraising systems
• Experience supporting audits

Why Join YWCA of Minneapolis?

• Make a meaningful impact through mission-driven work
• Gain specialized experience in grant and nonprofit accounting
• Work with a collaborative and values-driven team
• Build expertise in compliance, audits, and complex funding structures

Work Environment

• Hybrid work arrangement
• Primarily computer-based work
• Flexible onsite expectations depending on business needs

Why YWCA Minneapolis

When you work here, you’re joining a movement. We’re not just teaching—we’re building equitable futures through inclusive education. Join us in advancing racial and gender equity through meaningful work and community-building. YWCA Minneapolis is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We believe that diversity fuels innovation, inclusion drives impact, and equity changes lives.