Accounting Specialist

Best Christmas Ever; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Yearly health insurance stipend

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Best Christmas Ever is a nonprofit in Duluth, MN, seeking an Accounting Specialist to support donations, payments, and financial records. The role emphasizes accuracy, process improvements, and mission impact.

You will reconcile accounts in QuickBooks, assist with audits and IRS Form 990 reporting, and contribute to the annual report in partnership with leadership.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in finance, accounting, or related role.
• Understanding of financial processing or bookkeeping with QuickBooks preferred.
• Integrity, values-driven, and passion for giving back; strong organization.

Responsibilities

• Process incoming donations by mail, checks, and matching funds.
• Support family and program payments and respond to donor questions.
• Reconcile accounts in QuickBooks and maintain financial records.
• Assist with annual audit prep, IRS Form 990 reporting, and annual report input.

Skills

Finance experience

Bookkeeping

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Proactive mindset

Tools

QuickBooks

Job description

At Best Christmas Ever, we believe the greatest gift is giving. That's why we're on a mission to transform lives through generosity during the Christmas season. Through a nomination process, we create an unforgettable Christmas for families who have fallen on hard times, through no fault of their own. Our goal is straightforward: to help them transition from feeling helpless to hopeful.

As our Accounting Specialist, you'll play a key role in expanding our reach. You'll be responsible for supporting the financial administration and reporting processes of Best Christmas Ever, ensuring accurate processing of donations, payments, and financial records. This role is critical in maintaining financial accuracy and supporting our mission-driven programs.

YOUR IMPACT

• Donation Processing: Process incoming donations by receiving mail, depositing checks, applying gifts to teams, and allocating employee matching funds appropriately.
• Account Support: Manage family and program payments, including Financial Peace University and Total Wellness programs. Respond to payment questions from donors, participants, and staff while ensuring timely follow-up and resolution.
• **Accounting & Financial Accuracy: **Reconcile accounts in QuickBooks and help maintain accurate financial records to support day-to-day operations.
• **Audit, Compliance & Reporting Support: **Assist with annual audit preparation, support IRS Form 990 reporting, and contribute financial information for the annual report in partnership with the Director of Operations.

YOUR SKILLS

• Knowledge: Consistent work history. One year of experience as a Finance Specialist, Accounting Coordinator, Bookkeeper, or similar role.
• Skills: Understanding of financial processing or bookkeeping (QuickBooks experience preferred). A commitment to integrity in all you do. A values‑driven approach and passion for giving back. Strong organizational skills with a proactive, self‑starting mindset. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Experience developing or improving systems and processes is a plus. A creative and bold mindset with the confidence to bring new ideas to life.
• Ability: This position is based in Duluth, MN. A felony/misdemeanor background check is required.

JOIN OUR MOVEMENT

At BCE we’re more than a nonprofit, we’re a movement.

• We provide generous paid time off, a yearly health insurance stipend, and growth opportunities!

Our people‑first, high‑performance culture is grounded in generosity and impact. You'll be joining a purpose‑driven team where your work truly changes lives, and your voice matters.