Staff Accountant

People Incorporated Mental Health Services is seeking a Staff Accountant to join our team. This role is responsible for performing the the accounting and financial service functions for programs funded by grants or special revenue. These functions include preparing financial projections and budgets, monitoring of individual grants and transactions for compliance with private, local, state and federal fund requirements, billing and collections, journal entries, and financial grant reporting.

The staff accountant also supports the accounting department by managing corporate credit cards, assist with agency insurance applications and claims, completing assigned account reconciliations and journal entries, and serving as backup to other accounting staff.

Schedule: Full-Time, regular business hours.

Location: Hybrid position. Some in-person presence required at our headquarters in Eagan.

Hiring Range: $52,000 - $57,000, depending on qualifications, plus $1,000 hiring bonus for external candidates

People Incorporated Mental Health Services is the largest nonprofit mental health provider in Minnesota. For over 50 years, we have been a leading community partner, transforming the health of our communities through innovative solutions.

Main Job Duties

• Plan, organize, and coordinate the centralized accounting and financial reporting for grants and restricted funding, including: preparing budgets, forecasting revenue, estimating any carry-over of funds from one year to the next.
• Research issues, prepare invoices/ billings and collect funds for the support of restricted fund expenditures. Reconcile grant/contracts receivable, payable and revenue accounts. Follow-up to ensure timely receipt of receivables.
• Prepare or assist in the preparation of all applicable fiscal grant reports and ensures the timely submission.
• Assist in preparing journal entries and reconciliations for assigned accounts.
• Responsible for set-up and maintenance of staff corporate credit cards according to policy.
• Maintain liability and property insurance records, renewal information and certificates of insurance. Assist with insurance applications and claims. Manage renewal of tabs for company vehicles.
• Assist with MN Care Tax filing and documentation.
• Act as the primary back up to the Accounts Payable Specialist.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• Minimum one year accounting experience.
• Demonstrated technical skills with MS Office (intermediate Excel, Outlook and Word)

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Accounting experience within a not-for-profit work environment.
• 3-5 years of experience with public or privately funded grant administration.

Benefits:

• Accrue up to 4 weeks of PTO/ESST, plus company-designated holidays and floating holidays
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with a 3% employer-match
• Multiple health and dental insurance plan choices available
• Lifestyle Benefit - choice between company contribution to health savings account, student loan repayment assistance, or flex time
• Employer-paid Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance & Life Insurance
• Free access to People Incorporated's Training Institute, offering free CEUs and a wide array of learning and education opportunities

People Incorporated is committed to improving the wellness of our clients, staff, and the communities that we serve by providing a tobacco-free environment.

People Incorporated is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

People Incorporated values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQIA individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.