Job Description
Organization:
Rondo Community Land Trust (CLT) is a community-based affordable housing land trust that works to create and preserve permanently affordable homeownership for low- to moderate-income households in Saint Paul and Ramsey County, Minnesota. Rondo CLT's development activities include acquisition, rehabilitation, and construction of affordable housing, asset management of land trust holdings, and economic development through Commercial Land Trusts. The organization is active in community development, research, and policy initiatives and operates ancillary businesses, including the for-profit restaurant Golden Thyme, as part of its social enterprise strategy. Job Overview:
The Accountant serves as the primary financial steward for Rondo Community Land Trust and its related entities, including the Golden Thyme restaurant. This role is responsible for managing a wide scope of the organization's accounting functions , work ing closely with the organization's accounting firm — including nonprofit fund accounting, grant and donor fund management, payroll processing, and restaurant operations accounting. The ideal candidate brings a strong foundation in nonprofit accounting alongside experience managing complex, multi-entity financial environments. They are detail-oriented, self-directed, and capable of maintaining financial integrity across a mission-driven organization with diverse revenue streams. Primary Responsibilities:
General Accounting and Reporting Maintain charts of accounts to facilitate accurate and timely financials Process and review accounts payable, ensuring accurate vendor setup and fraud prevention Conduct thorough monthly reconciliations of all balance sheet accounts Support the preparation of the organization's annual Form 990 and any related tax filings Reconcile daily sales, cash, credit card transactions, and POS data for restaurant operations Identify and implement improvements to financial controls, systems, and processes Accounts Payable and Receivable Process invoices, manage payment schedules, and resolve discrepancies across all entities Maintain vendor relationships and ensure timely payments Manage accounts receivable functions including invoicing, collections follow-up, and reconciliation Payroll Maintain payroll records and coordinate with HR on employee changes, benefits deductions, and labor reporting Monitor labor cost reporting and ensure compliance with applicable wage and tip regulations Grant and Donor Fund Management Maintain fund accounting for restricted and unrestricted grants, donations, and program funds in compliance with funder requirements Track grant expenditures against budgets and prepare financial reports for funders and government agencies Coordinate with program staff to ensure accurate expense allocation and timely reporting Monitor compliance with grant terms and flag any variances or risks to leadership Assist with financial components of grant applications and renewal reports as needed Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting , Finance, or related field; CPA or CPA candidacy a plus 4+ years of accounting experience, with nonprofit fund accounting strongly preferred Experience managing grants, restricted funds, and funder reporting requirements Demonstrated ability to manage payroll independently, including tax filings and compliance Familiarity with restaurant or multi-entity accounting environments a plus Proficiency with accounting software and POS systems (QuickBooks , Toast , and Gusto preferred) Advanced Excel skills and strong attention to detail Knowledge of Minnesota and federal payroll, labor, and nonprofit reporting regulations strongly preferred Compensation & Benefits Competitive salary based on experience. Benefits package including health insurance and paid time off. Equal Opportunity Employer:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, disability, marital status, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, familial status, genetic information or a protected veteran status.
