Sr. Accountant

We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to support a non-profit organization in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This Long-term Contract position will play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, strengthening daily accounting operations, and ensuring timely reporting across core finance activities. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, hands-on payroll and reconciliation experience, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a mission-driven environment.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee month-end accounting tasks, including preparing journal entries, reviewing general ledger activity, and supporting an accurate and timely close process.
• Perform detailed bank and account reconciliations to identify discrepancies, resolve variances, and maintain reliable financial records.
• Process payroll activities and verify that payroll data is properly recorded within Blackbaud.
• Manage invoicing, accounts payable, and accounts receivable functions to support consistent cash flow and accurate transaction processing.
• Receive, prepare, and issue check payments while maintaining appropriate documentation and internal controls.
• Produce recurring and ad hoc financial reports to support operational visibility and decision-making.
• Handle grant-related financial processing and track restricted funds in accordance with funding requirements and organizational policies.
• Support day-to-day technical accounting needs while helping improve workflows and create efficient, dependable finance processes.