Animal Humane Society

Senior Accountant

Animal Humane Society

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Golden ValleyMinnesotaUnited States

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Salary

💰 $80,000 - $90,000 per year

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About the role

  • Prepare and review journal entries and supporting documentation.
  • Maintain general ledger accuracy and account integrity.
  • Perform complex balance sheet reconciliations and resolve variances.
  • Prepare and review monthly and year-end financial statements.
  • Analyze financial results and investigate variances.
  • Maintain supporting schedules and documentation for financial activity.
  • Support accounting for restricted funds, grants, and donor contributions as applicable.
  • Maintain fixed asset accounting and related schedules.
  • Assist with development and maintenance of accounting policies and procedures.
  • Lead assigned portions of the monthly and annual close process.
  • Monitor close timelines and ensure completion of deliverables.
  • Prepare accruals and adjusting entries.
  • Review transaction activity for accuracy and completeness.
  • Document and improve close procedures.
  • Support financial review and reporting processes.
  • Ensure transactions follow established approval and posting workflows.
  • Maintain and support internal control processes.
  • Support segregation of duties and audit trail integrity.
  • Identify control risks and recommend process improvements.
  • Prepare audit schedules and assist with external audit requests.
  • Support compliance with GAAP and nonprofit accounting standards.
  • Support Sage Intacct financial system operations and optimization.
  • Assist with ERP implementation activities, testing, and process documentation.
  • Support chart of accounts and dimension structure maintenance.
  • Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and reporting efficiency.
  • Support implementation of new finance workflows and procedures.
  • Provide guidance to accounting staff on transaction processing and procedures.
  • Review work and support accuracy of financial data.
  • Collaborate with departments to resolve accounting questions.
  • Support training on finance processes and system use.
  • Communicate in a positive and professional manner with customers, employees, and volunteers.
  • Promote a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
  • Utilize financial systems and reporting tools for accounting operations.
  • Support data integrity within financial systems.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
  • 3+ years of accounting experience required.
  • Experience with financial reporting and reconciliations required.
  • Nonprofit accounting experience preferred.
  • ERP experience preferred (Sage Intacct preferred).
  • Experience supporting audits preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of GAAP.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Reliable transportation required.
Benefits
  • Health, dental, vision insurance and more!
  • 15+ days of paid time off in your first year
  • 4 floating holidays per full calendar year
  • 401k Retirement Plan with a 4% company match
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
journal entriesgeneral ledgerbalance sheet reconciliationsfinancial statementsaccrualsadjusting entriesinternal control processesGAAPfinancial reportingnonprofit accounting
Soft Skills
analytical skillsproblem-solving skillsattention to detailorganizational skillscommunication skillsprofessionalismconfidentialityability to manage multiple prioritiescollaborationtraining
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in AccountingBachelor’s degree in Finance