Description

Community Action changes people’s lives, embodies the spirit of hope, improves communities and makes America a better place to live. We care about the entire community and we are dedicated to helping people help themselves and each other.

This position is primarily responsible for post-award grant administration and related project accounting. The position provides internal support and accounting functions to program managers and agency leadership for the organization’s government grants, foundation grants, and restricted donations. This position is responsible to maintain compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and funder requirements. Duties include support of payroll, AP, AR and journal entries; assisting with the budget and audits; completing monthly and year-end grant and fund close procedures, and assisting in the preparation of financial reports as needed. Assists in updating financial policies, procedures, and process manuals. Serves as an active and engaged member of the KOOTASCA team to help advance the agency’s mission of “Building Community to End Poverty”.

Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in accounting or related business field.
AP & AR experience with a large organization
Nonprofit fund accounting experience
Applicable experience with Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word required

Schedule/Location
40 Hours/week
Daytime weekday shift- no nights, weekends, or holiday shifts.
Grand Rapids, MN

Compensation
Wage Scale of $25.78 to $37.70/hour
Scheduled Raises & Cost of Living Allowances

Benefits
Generous Paid-Time-Off (PTO) Package + 14 Paid Holidays/year
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability Insurances
Health Savings Account & Flexible Spending Account options.
Retirement Plan with option for employer contribution
Tuition Assistance opportunities & Loan Forgiveness qualifying credit
Many Training and Professional Development opportunities.

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KOOTASCA Community Action is an Equal Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action (AA) Employer. We recruit, select, hire, place, transfer, promote, demote, layoff, discipline, terminate, recall, compensate, and train without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, familial status, disability, veteran status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or any other basis protected by applicable laws, directives, and regulations of federal, state, and local governing bodies or agencies. We will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees with disabilities whenever possible.