Accounting

Advent Talent Group; Minnetonka (MN); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Advent Talent Group is seeking an Accounting Associate for a mission-driven nonprofit. This hybrid, direct-hire role focuses on QuickBooks expertise and nonprofit accounting within a collaborative team environment.

The position emphasizes process improvements, systems thinking, and accurate financial reporting to support organizational goals.

Qualifications

• Advanced proficiency with QuickBooks Online and fund data handling.
• Strong ledger, reconciliations, and financial reporting knowledge.
• Experience with nonprofit accounting, including restricted/endowment funds.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the general ledger in QuickBooks Online for multiple funds.
• Perform reconciliations of bank accounts and ledgers; resolve discrepancies.
• Map charts of accounts to nonprofit requirements and subsystems.
• Prepare financial reports and analyses using Excel and Office 365.
• Assist with system integrations between QuickBooks Online and related systems.
• Support month-end and quarter-end close; prepare internal reports.
• Document workflows and participate in process-improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate across departments to respond to information requests.

Skills

Nonprofit accounting

Attention to detail

Communication

Process improvement

Education

AA/BA in Accounting

Tools

QuickBooks Online

Excel

Teams

SharePoint

OneDrive

Job description

Advent Talent Group is seeking an Accounting Associate for a mission-driven, nonprofit organization. This hybrid, direct-hire opportunity is ideal for an accounting professional with QuickBooks expertise and experience in nonprofit accounting. Candidates who enjoy improving processes, working with systems, and contributing to a collaborative team environment will thrive in this position.

Overview

Position Type: Direct Hire

Location: Hybrid, Twin Cities Metro Area

Schedule: Full Time

Salary: $60,000 - $70,000 (DOE)

Responsibilities

• Maintain the general ledger in QuickBooks Online, ensuring accurate coding and posting of transactions across multiple funds and entities.
• Perform account reconciliations, including bank accounts, credit cards, and subsidiary ledgers, and resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Support the maintenance and mapping of charts of accounts and general ledger subsystems to align with nonprofit accounting requirements.
• Prepare financial reports, schedules, and analyses using Excel and Microsoft Office 365 tools.
• Assist with system integrations and data flow between QuickBooks Online and related financial or operational systems.
• Support month-end and quarter-end close processes, including preparation of internal management reports.
• Document accounting workflows and participate in process improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and accuracy.
• Collaborate across departments to respond to information requests and support organizational financial goals.

Qualifications

• Advanced proficiency with QuickBooks Online, including experience with workflows, financial data management, and system integrations.
• Strong understanding of general ledger accounting, chart of accounts structures, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Experience with nonprofit accounting, including fund accounting for restricted and endowment funds.
• Background supporting schools, religious organizations, or other nonprofit entities preferred.
• Strong Microsoft Office 365 skills, including Excel, Teams, SharePoint, and OneDrive.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively in a dynamic environment.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
• QuickBooks Online certification is a plus but not required.

Preferred Experience

• Financial system integrations, conversions, or implementation projects.
• Accounting process redesign and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Preparation of financial reports for boards, leadership teams, or external stakeholders.
• Interpreting financial data and providing basic analytical insights.
• Working successfully in a hybrid work environment.

What's Exciting About This Opportunity

• Opportunity to support a mission-driven organization making a meaningful impact in the community.
• Highly collaborative team environment with strong cross-functional partnerships.
• Blend of accounting, systems, and process improvement responsibilities.
• Visibility into organizational operations and financial decision-making.
• Opportunity to contribute to stronger reporting, improved workflows, and long-term organizational success.

Eligible employees will enjoy the following benefits with Advent Talent Group:

• Medical Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO)

Advent Talent Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Advent Talent Group is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.