SENIOR ACCOUNTANT POSITION

Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services, Inc. (SMRLS) is seeking to fill a Senior Accountant position based in its St. Paul Administrative office. This position will report to the Director of Finance.

SMRLS is a client-centered organization which is committed to its mission of providing a full range of high quality legal services, in a respectful manner which enables clients to: enforce their legal rights; maintain freedom from hunger, homelessness, sickness, and abuse; empower persons and ensure equal opportunity, thus, helping persons to help themselves and to become economically self-reliant, to the extent their individual abilities and circumstances permit.  SMRLS values, welcomes, and promotes diversity in all aspects of its work and has adopted practice standards and guiding principles to accomplish its mission.

RESPONSIBILITIES:  

·        Manage grant agreements and contracts, ensuring compliance with grant regulations, policies, and reporting requirements.

·        Assist with grant budget development, monitoring expenses, and tracking grant-related activity.

·        Prepare and maintain financial records and reports for grantors and stakeholders.

·        Collaborate with internal teams and grantors to address financial inquiries.

·        Oversee accounts payable and receivable.

·        Manage general ledger and assist month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.

·        Prepare monthly reconciliations.

·        Assist with the preparation of various audits (financial and grant-related) as necessary.

·        Resolve general financial concerns, process improvements and various annual projects.

·        Assist with general office and other duties as assigned and to use firm policies and procedures to safeguard assets and maintain data confidentiality.

·        Comply with SMRLS’ policies, practices, and guiding principles and be able to accept flexible work assignments as responsibilities change over time.

QUALIFICATIONS: 

·        A 4-year degree in Finance or Accounting is preferred.  2-5 years of general accounting practice (GAAP) required, with preference given to those with non-profit accounting experience. 

·        Grant Management experience is preferred.

·        Prior experience with the Oracle/NetSuite accounting package highly desirable.  Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word skills. 

·        Demonstrate above average attention to detail and accuracy, ability to understand and follow policies and procedures.

·        Possess effective verbal and written communication skills (in English), and able to prioritize work to meet deadlines with minimal supervision.

·        Experienced in an office environment and prepared to demonstrate good judgement. Able to learn quickly, work independently and constructively with others in a team setting. 

STARTING DATE:  Immediate opening.

RATE OF PAY:  $74,557+ DOE, pursuant to scale, with excellent benefits.

Submit resume with 3 references to:             John Joachim

                                                                        SMRLS

                                                                        55 E 5th St, #800

                                                                        St. Paul, MN 55101

                                                                        john.joachim@smrls.org

smrls is committed to diversity in the WORKPLACE.  Women, minorities, and persons with disabilities

are especially encouraged to apply.