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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: $55,000 - $65,000/year depending on qualification.\nJob Type: Full-Time, Exempt\nLocation: North Minneapolis \nHours/Days: Mon-Fri 9:00-5:00\nBASIC FUNCTION\nPerform accounting tasks to include processing payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and producing financial reports.\nESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS\nAccounts Payable\nEnsure that purchase orders have proper supporting documentation and receipts\nWork with employees on purchase orders and expense reimbursements so they are completed correctly per agency policy \nReview invoices and expense reimbursements for appropriate documentation, authorization, account coding, and compliance with agency policies; resolve discrepancies with staff and vendors. Process vendor payments and employee expense reimbursements.\nCommunicate with vendors regarding invoices\nMaintain and reconcile gift card records, investigate discrepancies, and ensure appropriate supporting documentation is retained.\nProcess monthly client rents and complete monthly rents paid report.\nPayroll\nCreate payroll breakdown for the general ledger and enter it into QuickBooks\nPerform benefit reconciliations after each pay cycle\nMaintain confidentiality and integrity of payroll process\nAssist with payroll processing, including reviewing payroll data for completeness and accuracy, resolving routine discrepancies, and ensuring payroll-related transactions are accurately recorded in the general ledger.\nAccounts Receivable\nRecord and apply contract receipts and miscellaneous payments to appropriate accounts.Prepare and record deposits accurately and timely.\nMonitor outstanding receivables and follow up on routine discrepancies or missing payments.\nReconcile accounts receivable activity to supporting records and the general ledger.\nOther\nAssist with month-end close by preparing assigned reconciliations, schedules, and financial reports.\nUpdate actuals into monthly cash flow reports\nPrepare recurring financial schedules and reports for review by Finance leadership• \nRequirements\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 \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, • \nQUALIFICATIONS\nBachelor’s Degree in accounting or an associate’s degree with 2-3 years related experience\nAbility to pass a criminal background and credit check \nExperience with QuickBooks, or similar accounting software.\nExperience with working with a payroll service\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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