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Our 23 programs provide supportive housing, intensive case management services, and skills development to youth at risk of or experiencing homelessness, sex trafficking and/or involvement in the juvenile justice system. The Link prides itself on its innovative, youth-centered, strengths-based programming for youth and families as well as programs that are co-designed, implemented and overseen by youth.\nPosition Specifics\nHiring Salary Range: $70,000-$80,000/year based on qualifications \nJob Type: Full-Time, Exempt\nLocation: North Minneapolis\nHours/Days: Mon-Fri, 9:00-5:00\nNote: This position requires driving. To be able to drive on behalf of The Link, candidates must have a valid driver's license, have a safe and reliable vehicle, be able to successfully clear a criminal and motor vehicle background check, and maintain personal insurance at the levels of $100,000 Bodily Injury/Per Person and $300,000 Bodily Injury/Per Accident. Job offer is contingent on having these requirements. \nBasic function\nThis position oversees many of The Link’s accounting functions to include accounts payable, payroll, employee finance training and credit cards.\nEssential functions\nPayroll & Benefits:\nMaintain and process payroll records and reports for accounting of salary/wages due, accruals, deductions and other payroll functions\nReconcile payroll prior to transmission and validate confirmed reports\nUnderstand and process employee benefit deductions\nProcess correct garnishment calculations and compliance\nMonitor overtime hours and holiday pay of programs\nTransfer 401(k), flex and HSA payroll deductions to plan administrator\nApprove benefits enrollments in HRIS system and process benefits enrollments on Link benefit vendor websites during open enrollment and throughout the year\nProcess mid-year benefits adjustments\nCommunicate with employees to ensure employees waive or enroll in a timely manner\nProcess COBRA enrollments for terminating employees as appropriate\nAccounts Payable:\nHandle and process ACH payments\nManage credit cards including issuing to staff as needed, monitoring timely submission of statements and receipts\nManage accounts payable\nTrain staff on financial procedures\nReconcile benefit payments\nPrepare rent checks and manual payroll checks\nAccounting:\nProcess financial reports and create financial data \nHandle day-to-day financial transactions \nAct as financial liaison with funders, accountant, auditor & insurance \nMaintain confidentiality and integrity of financial process \nMaintain a working knowledge of significant developments and trends in the field \nReview budgets\nGeneral Responsibilities\nPreserve the integrity of the programs and agency\nDemonstrate commitment to The Link’s mission and vision, and values of equity, diversity and inclusion\nSupport the overall growth of the agency\nMaintain positive and healthy relationship with co-workers and other related parties\nAssist where needed as a team player\nCreate a safe, respectful, and healthy atmosphere and environment where everyone can grow and learn\nParticipate in special projects as necessary\nAttend all meetings and trainings as required\nMaintain positive and professional interactions with clients, co-workers, and all parties involved\nAll other duties as assigned \nRequirements\nKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities\nDesire to continuously learn for personal and professional growth\nHigh level of personal and professional integrity, including ability to protect and maintain confidentiality\nAbility to work effectively with and relate to diverse populations\nExcellent communication skills, both verbally and writing\nProfessional demeanor\nAbility to work independently as well as in teams\nDemonstrated ability to efficiently organize, coordinate, track and complete multiple tasks as well as adjust to changing priorities\nComputer application proficiency, including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, \nAbility to pass a criminal background and credit check\nRegular attendance is a must\nQualifications\n3-4 years related experience required\n4 year degree in accounting, finance or related field required\nKnowledge and experience with financial processes and preparation of financial reports \nExperience with budget planning and implementation\nKnowledge of employee benefit programs\nKnowledge and experience with nonprofit auditing \nKnowledge and experience with regard to risk management issues \nExperience in operation of computers and office applications, with strong knowledge and experience with MS Excel \nExperience with office equipment\nExperience with QuickBooks\nUnderstand GAAP accounting\nExperience in Microsoft applications\nWorking Conditions\nThe employee is regularly required to talk or hear\nThe employee is regularly required to work at a computer for several hours at a time\nThe employee is frequently required to use manual dexterity for use of objects, tools or controls as well as visual acuity\nWork environment for this position includes shared office and common space with a low to moderate noise level\nBENEFITS\nThe Link offers benefits to eligible employees such as medical, dental (The Link covers 100% of the premiums), vision, a generous 401k with employer match, over 2 weeks of PTO in your first year, birthday PTO, two days of volunteer PTO, 11 paid holidays/holiday pay, and more!\nCOMPENSATION PHILOSOPHY\nAs outlined in our Compensation Philosophy . 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