Nonprofit Accounting & Payroll Specialist

The Link Minnesota; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance eligibility

Dental insurance (100% premiums paid)

Vision coverage

401k with employer match

Paid time off (PTO)

Holidays

Job summary

The Link Minnesota is seeking an experienced accounting professional to manage payroll, payables, receivables, and financial reporting for North Minneapolis-based programs serving youth and families. You’ll work in a mission-driven environment with a focus on accuracy, confidentiality, and compliance with agency policies and GAAP.

Responsibilities include reconciling accounts, processing vendor payments, and assisting month-end closes, while collaborating with program staff and leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in accounting or an associate’s degree with 2-3 years related experience.
• Ability to pass a criminal background and credit check.
• Experience with QuickBooks or similar accounting software.
• Experience with working with a payroll service.
• Understand GAAP accounting.
• Experience in Microsoft Applications.

Responsibilities

• Perform accounting tasks including payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and financial reports.
• Process vendor payments and employee expense reimbursements per policy.
• Review invoices for documentation, authorization, and code accuracy.
• Maintain and reconcile gift card records and monthly rents reports.
• Prepare reconciliations and monthly cash flow updates for Finance leadership.
• Assist month-end close and contribute to financial schedules.

Skills

Payroll processing

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

Financial reporting

Vendor communication

Confidentiality

Team collaboration

GAAP understanding

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in accounting

Associate’s degree with 2-3 years related experience

Tools

QuickBooks

Payroll service

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Link Minnesota is seeking an experienced accounting professional to manage payroll, payables, receivables, and financial reporting for North Minneapolis-based programs serving youth and families. You’ll work in a mission-driven environment with a focus on accuracy, confidentiality, and compliance with agency policies and GAAP.

Responsibilities include reconciling accounts, processing vendor payments, and assisting month-end closes, while collaborating with program staff and leadership.