Accountant - Social Services

Orion Associates provides business management services like Payroll administration, Training, Human Resources, and more for our various other companies: Meridian Services, Zenith Services, Morning Sun Financial Services, and Little Stars. All of our companies work together to administer high quality professional services for staff while also supporting people with disabilities, the elderly, and their families.

Job Title: Accountant
Location: Golden Valley, MN
Schedule: Monday-Friday typical daytime business hours. Work from home eligible after 90 days of employment.
Essential Job Duties:

• Perform month-end closing tasks, including general ledger reviews, allocations, and financial statement generation.
• Conduct variance analysis and make actionable recommendations.
• Complete balance sheet reconciliations.
• Oversee banking functions, manage funding, and handle asset setup and retirement.
• Maintain insurance policies, property/auto claims, and assist with annual audits (e.g., workers’ compensation).
• Collaborate with department heads to create annual budgets and assess financial goals.
• Calculate client billing rates and staffing needs.
• Ensure adherence to Federal, State, Local, Medicaid, and healthcare agency regulations.
• Prepare census reporting, unclaimed property reporting, and manage State/Medicaid audits

Required Qualifications:

• 4-year Accounting or related business degree, OR 2-year Accounting degree with 3–5 years of relevant experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (including complex formulas).
• Experience with multiple computer systems and ability to learn new programs.
• Strong organizational and task prioritization skills to meet multiple deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Flexibility to adapt to peak workload seasons (e.g., annual audits).
• Successful clearance of Department of Human Services background check
• Successful clearance of Motor Vehicle Background Check and acceptable driving record per Company Policy

Preferred Qualifications:

• Background in social services or developmental disabilities
• Familiarity with insurance management (e.g., liability, workers’ compensation, property, auto)
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and driven to exceed expectations
• Comfortable collaborating with diverse stakeholders, from State representatives to auditors and the general public

Orion Associates Benefits and Perks Include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance offered
• Paid Time Off including 16 hours of Paid Volunteer Time
• Paid Volunteer Time
• 401K plan with employer matching after 1 year
• Supplemental Insurance and Pet Insurance offered
• Childcare at Corporate Office for Employees
• Pet-Friendly Corporate Offices
• Fun events including: Annual Company Picnic, Wednesday Snack Days at Corporate Office, Annual Summer Bags Tournament, and more!
• MERSC Discounts at MN Events and Businesses

Orion Associates has been recognized for its commitment to a healthy workplace and commitment to volunteerism by many organizations including Minnesota Business, Twin Cities Business Journal, INC Magazine, Forbes and others. Voted TOP 100 Workplaces in the Twin Cities by Star Tribune and Minnesota Business!

Orion Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified candidates are encouraged to Apply Today!