Catholic Eldercare is seeking a Staff Accountant. The Staff Accountant supports the Controller by ensuring the integrity and validity of financial data. The Staff Accountant will have responsibility for general accounting tasks, accounts payable, financial reporting and related activities for assigned assisted and independent living sites.

This role offers a unique opportunity to work on a small team and be involved in a broad range of responsibilities in accounting, the business office, and interacting with residents and families.

Schedule: This is a full time exempt position, working M-F during business hours. HYBRID/ONSITE - 3 DAYS PER WEEK IN THE OFFICE (after training period of approximately 3 months). Candidates MUST live in Minnesota. 

About our community:

Catholic Eldercare is a community of residential facilities in Northeast Minneapolis offering services in assisted living, independent living, skilled nursing, memory care, transitional care, and adult day services.

The Staff Accountant will:

1. Play a key role in month-end close processes, including journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and preparation of financial reports.
2. Manage fixed assets and depreciation schedules.
3. Reconciles bank accounts at least monthly.
4. Accounts Payable including coding, entering and payment of invoices.
5. Files sales tax.
6. Maintains workpapers for annual audit.
7. Maintain appropriate internal controls according to regulations and management policies.
8. Perform ad hoc financial analysis, investigate, and resolve issues using generally accepted accounting principles.
9. Assist with documenting processes and collecting data to detect deficient controls, duplicated effort, fraud, or non-compliance with laws, regulations, and management policies.
10. Participate in upcoming ERP implementation.
11. Performs reasonable similar or related duties as assigned or instructed.

Required Qualifications and Skills:

• Solid understanding of GAAP, nonprofit accounting, and financial reporting
• Highly proficient with accounting software (QuickBooks Online preferred, but not required)
• Highly proficient with Excel and Microsoft Office applications.
• Continuous improvement mindset with proven process development experience.
• Excellent written, spoken, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong analytical thinking and complex problem-solving abilities with attention to detail.
• Curiosity to research and strategically resolve a wide variety of problems.
• Demonstrated ability to work well independently, as well as part of a team.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree (or beyond) in Accounting and minimum 3 years of relevant Accounting experience.

Compensation: $60,000-$85,000 per year, exempt, depending on qualifications. 40 hours per week, may require additional hours during month-end or other peak times. The Staff Accountant reports to the Controller and is a part of the Business Office.
In-person or hybrid work arrangements possible (2 days remote, 3 days on-site, after training). Hybrid employees must reside in MN.

Benefit eligible with healthcare, dental, vision, short-term disability, and optional coverages. Employer-paid basic life and Long-Term disability.

Catholic Eldercare is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.