Staff Accountant I

Cornerstone Advocacy Service; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Cornerstone is seeking a Staff Accountant I in Bloomington, IN to support the Administration department. The role requires a high degree of professionalism, organization, and attention to detail, with responsibilities including reconciliations, journal entries, audit prep, budget reporting, and payroll coordination.

Qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in accounting, nonprofit experience preferred, strong communication, and knowledge of Sage Intacct, Ramp, and ADP payroll.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in accounting.
• Some nonprofit experience is preferred.
• Excellent communication skills, knowledge of Microsoft applications.
• Ability to prioritize and effectively manage multiple projects and deadlines are a must.
• Knowledge of the Sage Intacct accounting system, the Ramp system, and the ADP payroll system preferred

Responsibilities

• Assists in the preparation of annual 1099’s and reviews for accuracy.
• Assists in the preparation of monthly reoccurring, payroll, benefits, prepaid journal entries and reviews for accuracy
• Enters monthly AR data into Sage Intacct
• Assists in the preparation of the deferred and temporarily restricted monthly journal entries, and reviews for accuracy
• Assists in the preparation of the monthly bank reconciliation journal entries, and reviews for accuracy
• Assist in the preparation of year-end journal entries
• Reviews and codes accounts payable invoices and cash receipts
• Monitors grants for progress and assists with appropriate budget adjustments when necessary
• Collects, prepares when required, and submits all requested documentation for funder audits
• Assists in annual agency audit
• Assists in agency budget forecasting
• Assists in budget preparations for government and contributed
• Provides expense/revenuereporting for government and contributed
• Reviews all payroll earnings reports prior to submission to ADP
• Reviews the payroll register reports from ADP prior to payroll disbursement
• Conducts benefit account analysis/reconciliation monthly
• Other duties as assigned
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds
• Ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards. Must have the ability to walk short distances, and/or drive a vehicle
• Visit our career page at: https://cornerstonemn.org/about/employment/

Skills

Nonprofit experience

Excellent communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor degree in accounting

Tools

Sage Intacct

Ramp

ADP payroll

Microsoft Office

Job description

Staff Accountant I

Cornerstone’s continuum of service helps to create communities where individuals and families are safe and children thrive. We advocate, educate and lead the way to social change.

Our Mission:

Cornerstone’s continuum of service helps to create communities where individuals and families are safe and children thrive. We advocate, educate and lead the way to social change.

Summary of Cornerstone

Cornerstone is a $5.5 million organization that provides comprehensive services for individuals and families in the greater Twin Cities metropolitan area who are experiencing or have experienced domestic violence, sexual violence, human trafficking or general crime. Our offices are located in Bloomington, Brooklyn Center and Minneapolis. Learn more at www.cornerstonemn.org.

Diversity and Inclusion:

We are committed to a nondiscriminatory approach and provide equal opportunity for employment and advancement in all of our departments, programs, and worksites. BIPOC and LGBTQ+ community are strongly encouraged to apply.

Salary range:

$41,394-$50,000

Job Summary:

The purpose of this position is to provide support to the Administration department within Cornerstone. The position requires a high degree of professionalism, organization, and attention to detail. The Staff Accountant is responsible for accounting functions, including account reconciliations, coordinating monthly journal entries, audit preparation, budget preparation, reporting, and payroll. This position coordinates accounting work with Cornerstone’s accounting consultants, and contacts vendors as needed.

Experience/Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in accounting
• Some nonprofit experience is preferred
• Excellent communication skills, knowledge of Microsoft applications
• Ability to prioritize and effectively manage multiple projects and deadlines are a must.
• Knowledge of the Sage Intacct accounting system, the Ramp system, and the ADP payroll system preferred

Essential Functions:

• Assists in the preparation of annual 1099’s and reviews for accuracy.
• Assists in the preparation of monthly reoccurring, payroll, benefits, prepaid journal entries and reviews for accuracy
• Enters monthly AR data into Sage Intacct
• Assists in the preparation of the deferred and temporarily restricted monthly journal entries, and reviews for accuracy
• Assists in the preparation of the monthly bank reconciliation journal entries, and reviews for accuracy
• Assist in the preparation of year-end journal entries
• Reviews and codes accounts payable invoices and cash receipts
• Monitors grants for progress and assists with appropriate budget adjustments when necessary
• Collects, prepares when required, and submits all requested documentation for funder audits
• Assists in annual agency audit
• Assists in agency budget forecasting
• Assists in budget preparations for government and contributed
• Provides expense/revenuereporting for government and contributed
• Reviews all payroll earnings reports prior to submission to ADP
• Reviews the payroll register reports from ADP prior to payroll disbursement
• Conducts benefit account analysis/reconciliation monthly
• Other duties as assigned
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds
• Ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards. Must have the ability to walk short distances, and/or drive a vehicle
• Visit our career page at: https://cornerstonemn.org/about/employment/

Cornerstone Benefits:

• Health care, 160 paid time off, 13 paid holidays which includes employee birthday, retirement savings with up to 4% match after 1-year, Free Virtual Mental health Coverage for all employees and their immediate family, Free Virtual Medical Care for employees and their immediate family with enrollment in anyone of our medical plans basic life insurance free to employees, long term disability free to employees, and paid parental leave after 1 year.

EEO Statement:

Cornerstone strives for a fully inclusive work environment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, veteran, disability, age, marital or, familial, and/or with regard to public assistance or any other characteristic. We are an Equal Opportunity and Aff­irmative Action Employer.