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Our Mission is to house, support and advocate for people experiencing homelessness. We believe that everybody has the right to safe and affordable housing; we strive to strive to create a collaborative community with the individuals we serve, within Simpson, and with the greater community; and we advocate against the injustices of society that cause homelessness and poverty.
Simpson Housing Services Provides an Excellent Benefits Package to All Full-time Employees, Including:
Summary
The position of Senior Financial Accountant provides an opportunity to be an experienced, trusted support within a high performing Finance team. This position will require a highly collaborative person who is very comfortable with a high variety of transactional financial accounting work. This is a full- time benefits eligible position.
Responsibilities
Accounting:
· Multi-legal entity (currently 3) daily and month-end financial accounting responsibilities
· Support Finance Team and agency department work through a variety of daily and monthly accounting challenges to meet month-end deadlines (Monthly billing, gift and pledge contributions, staff expense reports, participant rent check preparation, regular monthly vendor payments, daily journal entries, bank deposits and positive pay exceptions, fixed asset and construction in process accounting, monthly cost allocation processes).
· Ensure financial policies and procedures are kept up to date and understood
· Research billing and expense allocation questions
· Support implementation of process improvement opportunities
· Yearend and mid-year audit preparation
· Primary trusted contact for staff questions
· All other duties as assigned.
Commitment to racial equity and social justice:
· Strive to hold Finance Department accountable to agency-wide strategies that advance diversity, equity, inclusion, and antiracism.
· Evolve knowledge of equity and antiracism on an individual and team level.
· Participate in meetings, trainings, and workshops hosted by SHS about diversity, equity, inclusion, antiracism, and other related topics.
Demonstrate essential knowledge, abilities, and skills:
· Ability to work well independently, with excellent skills in teamwork and collaboration.
· Ability to be flexible, multi-task and manage time in a busy environment.
· Ability to communicate effectively, positively and professionally with all individuals.
· Possess superior computer skills, with experience in Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook.
· Demonstrated ability to learn a variety of computer applications as necessary.
· Ability to represent agency decisions constructively.
· Ability to promote a professional work environment that is affirming, respectful and understanding of diverse people.
· Adhere to a framework of boundaries in interactions with all individuals.
Job Requirements:
· Associates or Bachelor Degree in Accounting or equivalent demonstrated knowledge, skills, and experience.
· Ten plus years minimum experience in an accounting with 3 years in a similar position.
· CPA or CMA preferred
· Must pass Department of Human Services NetStudy 2.0 background check.
· Required intermediate level experience with Excel (pivot tables and v-look ups) and preferred experience with Sage Intacct
Desired
· Experience working in a non-profit organization.
Essential Mental and Physical Functions
To interpret policies and guidelines, the employee must draw on analytical abilities. The employee must draw on a broad knowledge of policies and procedures, and provide guidance and direction in a professional and productive manner. Employee must have excellent organizational skills.
Employee must be able to hear and speak, in order to communicate with staff and participants in person, on the telephone and in writing. Employee must be able to move about the community and public places. Employee must be able to lift items up to 25 pounds on an occasional basis.
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Civic & Environmental Advocacy
$66k-81k (estimate)
12/02/2022
06/08/2023
simpsonhousing.org
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
25 - 50
1982
JULIE MANWORREN
$10M - $50M
Civic & Environmental Advocacy
Our Mission is to house, support and advocate for people experiencing homelessness. We believe that everybody has the right to safe and affordable housing; we strive to strive to create a collaborative community with the individuals we serve, within Simpson, and with the greater community; and we advocate against the injustices of society that cause homelessness and poverty. On a daily basis, we celebrate and embrace the uniqueness and dignity of every person and encourage people to draw upon their strengths and promote the power of self-advocacy. Simpson Housing Services began as an emergency... overnight shelter in the basement of Simpson United Methodist Church in 1982. Simpson has since become a leading nonprofit providing assistance to people experiencing homelessness. In response to un-met community needs, our programs have grown to include emergency shelter, single adult supportive housing, and family supportive housing. We work across the metro area, partnering with landlords and developers to find affordable housing for all families and individuals. At any given time, we provide supportive services to 100 individuals and 200 families with over 400 children.
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