Accounting Assistant (Part Time - 15 hours per week)

Company Overview
FamilyMeans is dedicated to strengthening communities by empowering families through a diverse range of programs. Our services include community-based youth initiatives, caregiver support, financial counseling, mental health services, and grief support. We foster an inclusive culture rooted in accessibility and respect.

Job Summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Part-Time Accounting Assistant to support our finance team. This role offers an excellent opportunity for individuals with a strong foundation in accounting principles and software to contribute to our organization’s financial operations. The ideal candidate will demonstrate precision, efficiency, and a solid understanding of financial concepts, ensuring accurate record-keeping and compliance. The purpose of this position is to provide accounting support to the Director of Finance. This will be an in-office role.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

Accounting Support (95%)

• Record accounts payable and accounts receivable
• Provide payroll support as backup using MIP Abila / MIP software
• Process invoices and follow up with clients, suppliers and partners as needed
• Provide accounting support during budget preparation
• Provide accounting support in annual audit
• Help with financial data entry and general bookkeeping using our Abila MIP software
• Work independently, but alongside and report to the Director of Finance
• Provide stellar customer service to our clients and be informed on all company policy and practices (including data security)
• Adhere to current accounting/finance laws and regulations

Miscellaneous (5%)

• Develop and maintain a diverse work force. Manage in ways that maximize the potential of all workers by assuring sensitive and respectful treatment by and toward all employees. Ensure that services are delivered with cultural sensitivity and competence. Promote the development of cultural competence in all employees. Create and maintain a work climate that is inclusive and free of bias.
• As with all FamilyMeans staff positions, this position is responsible for helping ensure volunteers and interns have an exemplary experience during all interactions with FamilyMeans, and is expected to consistently maintain a high level of customer service to all guests, clients, and fellow team members.
• Serve on agency committees (optional).
• Other duties as assigned

An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Work experience as a Bookkeeper, Accountant, or Accounting Assistant
• Working knowledge of accounting and bookkeeping procedures
• Excel skills (creating spreadsheets and using some financial functions)
• Familiarity with MIP Abila accounting software a plus, but can be learned
• Organizational and time-management skills
• Attention to detail, with an ability to spot numerical errors

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk and/or hear, and/or use hands to finger, handle, or touch objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand, and/or walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds while moving files or small packages. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. This position requires use of the computer, fax machine, copy machine and the telephone. The incumbent must be able to effectively and efficiently provide support services to staff and both in-person and by telephone on a regular, ongoing basis. The mental and physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

Work is performed in an office environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an individual encounter while performing the essential functions of this position.

FamilyMeans is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer:

FamilyMeans is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), 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.

Location: Stillwater, MN, in-office

Schedule: This is a part-time role with M-F day-time hours, actual schdule to be decided with Hiring Manager. We are open to various schedule options as long as there is consistency.

Pay: $23.81-$27.25 per hour This will be calcualted based on your years of experience.

Benefits: Accrued PTO, Paid Holidays, Retirement Account contributions (after 1 year of employment), Employee Assistance Program. Due to the part-time nature of the role there will be not eligibility for Medical or Dental coverage.

Please submit application, cover letter and resume to Holland Locke, 1875 Northwestern Ave S., Stillwater, MN 55082 or at hlocke@familymeans.org. An employment application can be downloaded, printed from our Job Openings Home Page

Pay: $23.81 - $27.25 per hour

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• Employee assistance program
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off

Experience:

• Accounting: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $24 - $27