Hybrid Staff Accountant - Nonprofit Payroll & GL

Animal Humane Society; Golden Valley (MN); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k with company match

Nine paid holidays

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Animal Humane Society is seeking a Staff Accountant for a full-time, exempt, hybrid role based in Golden Valley, Minnesota. The position requires regular attendance and may involve occasional work at other AHS locations.

You will prepare journal entries, review transactions, and support payroll accounting while maintaining documentation and assisting with audits. Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance and 2–4 years of accounting experience, with nonprofit experience and ERP

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
• 2-4 years of accounting experience preferred.
• Experience supporting payroll accounting or account reconciliations preferred.
• Nonprofit accounting experience is a plus.
• Experience working with an ERP or similar financial system preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare routine journal entries and supporting documentation.
• Review financial transactions for accurate and consistent coding and classification.
• Maintain documentation and records supporting financial transactions.
• Verify the completeness and accuracy of financial data.
• Support established accounting workflows and approval processes.
• Record payroll-related journal entries and reconcile payroll liability accounts.
• Review payroll reports and investigate accounting discrepancies.
• Maintain payroll-related reconciliations and supporting schedules.
• Support accounting for payroll taxes, employee benefits, and retirement activity.
• Coordinate with the payroll processing function on accounting-related matters.
• Prepare assigned account reconciliation and supporting documentation.
• Support month-end and year-end close activities.
• Compile and analyze financial information needed for journal entries.
• Maintain general ledger records and supporting schedules.
• Assist with financial reporting and ensure the accuracy of financial data.
• Prepare documentation and schedules for external audit requests, including payroll- and benefits-related requests.
• Maintain documented accounting procedures.
• Use Sage Intacct and other financial systems for transaction processing, reporting, and recordkeeping.
• Support financial system data integrity, testing, and process improvements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Problem solving

Deadline oriented

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Sage Intacct

ERP or similar financial system

Job description

Animal Humane Society is seeking a Staff Accountant for a full-time, exempt, hybrid role based in Golden Valley, Minnesota. The position requires regular attendance and may involve occasional work at other AHS locations.

You will prepare journal entries, review transactions, and support payroll accounting while maintaining documentation and assisting with audits. Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance and 2–4 years of accounting experience, with nonprofit experience and ERP