Accounting Associate

Mission: The Link works with youth and young families to overcome the impacts of poverty and social injustice. Our 23 programs provide supportive housing, intensive case management services, and skills development to youth at risk of or experiencing homelessness, sex trafficking and/or involvement in the juvenile justice system. The Link prides itself on its innovative, youth-centered, strengths-based programming for youth and families as well as programs that are co-designed, implemented and overseen by youth.

Position Specifics

• Hiring Salary Range: $55,000 - $65,000/year depending on qualification.
• Job Type: Full-Time, Exempt
• Location: North Minneapolis 
• Hours/Days: Mon-Fri 9:00-5:00

BASIC FUNCTION

Perform accounting tasks to include processing payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and producing financial reports.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Accounts Payable

• Ensure that purchase orders have proper supporting documentation and receipts
• Work with employees on purchase orders and expense reimbursements so they are completed correctly per agency policy 
• Review invoices and expense reimbursements for appropriate documentation, authorization, account coding, and compliance with agency policies; resolve discrepancies with staff and vendors. Process vendor payments and employee expense reimbursements.
• Communicate with vendors regarding invoices
• Maintain and reconcile gift card records, investigate discrepancies, and ensure appropriate supporting documentation is retained.
• Process monthly client rents and complete monthly rents paid report.

Payroll

• Create payroll breakdown for the general ledger and enter it into QuickBooks
• Perform benefit reconciliations after each pay cycle
• Maintain confidentiality and integrity of payroll process
• Assist with payroll processing, including reviewing payroll data for completeness and accuracy, resolving routine discrepancies, and ensuring payroll-related transactions are accurately recorded in the general ledger.

Accounts Receivable

• Record and apply contract receipts and miscellaneous payments to appropriate accounts.Prepare and record deposits accurately and timely.
• Monitor outstanding receivables and follow up on routine discrepancies or missing payments.
• Reconcile accounts receivable activity to supporting records and the general ledger.

Other

• Assist with month-end close by preparing assigned reconciliations, schedules, and financial reports.
• Update actuals into monthly cash flow reports
• Prepare recurring financial schedules and reports for review by Finance leadership• 

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Preserve the integrity of the programs and agency
• Demonstrate commitment to The Link’s mission and vision, and values of equity, diversity and inclusion
• Support the overall growth of the agency
• Maintain positive and healthy relationship with co-workers and other related parties
• Assist where needed as a team player
• Create a safe, respectful, and healthy atmosphere and environment where everyone can grow and learn
• Participate in special projects as necessary
• Attend all meetings and trainings as required
• Maintain positive and professional interactions with clients, co-workers, and all parties involved
• All other duties as assigned  

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Desire to continuously learn for personal and professional growth
• High level of personal and professional integrity, including ability to protect and maintain confidentiality
• Ability to work effectively with and relate to diverse populations
• Excellent communication skills, both verbally and writing
• Professional demeanor
• Ability to work independently as well as in teams
• Demonstrated ability to efficiently organize, coordinate, track and complete multiple tasks as well as adjust to changing priorities
• Computer application proficiency, including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, • 

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

WORKING CONDITIONS

• The employee is regularly required to talk or hear
• The employee is regularly required to work at a computer for several hours at a time
• The employee is frequently required to use manual dexterity for use of objects, tools or controls as well as visual acuity
• Work environment for this position includes shared office and common space with a low to moderate noise level

BENEFITS

The Link offers benefits to eligible employees such as medical, dental (The Link covers 100% of the premiums), vision, a generous 401k with employer match, over 2 weeks of PTO in your first year, birthday PTO, two days of volunteer PTO, 11 paid holidays/holiday pay, and more!

COMPENSATION PHILOSOPHY 

As outlined in our Compensation Philosophy . The Link believes strongly in pay equity and transparency, and wages that lead our field for similar roles.  To that end, The Link will ensure all new hires are offered the highest wage they are eligible to receive within the position's hiring range based on their years of relevant professional experience, lived experience, and relevant degrees and licensures.  The Link has a “no negotiation policy,” which means candidates should not have to negotiate their way to a fair wage for their skills and experience and will automatically be given the highest wage they are eligible for based on their qualifications. 

OTHER

The Link is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. The Link complies with laws relating to discrimination against qualified applicants and employees in hiring or in any decision affecting job status or pay, based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, marital status, disability, familial status, covered veteran status, public assistance status, membership in a local commission, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, or other applicable protected classes. 

NOTE: Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.