Part-Time Staff Accountant

To apply, please send your cover letter and resume to jobs@xperitas.org. Resumes sent without a cover letter will not be reviewed. Resumes sent via LinkedIN Apply will not be reviewed.

Based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, operating remotely, Xperitas is a nonprofit educational organization dedicated to promoting global citizenship through authentic immersion experiences. Born from the decades of... shared experience of Intercultural Student Experiences and Global Citizens Network, Xperitas offers programs that embody true language and cultural immersion, inspire personal connections with diverse individuals and communities worldwide and provide transformational experiences for our participants.

We currently have an opening for a part-time Staff Accountant (approximately 24hrs per week with the opportunity to work flexible hours as appropriate). This position encompasses the provision of bookkeeping and accounting support for the organization, working with the management team, staff, consultant CFO and, where relevant, outside accounting firms on accounting related matters.

About the Role:
? You?ll manage the Accounts Payable function by maintaining vendor information, processing invoices, obtaining required approvals and initiating payments.
? You?ll monitor billing made through BILL.COM and reconcile receipts with Sage Intacct.
? You?ll collaborate with appropriate staff to review A/R reports and reconcile them against bank statements. Where necessary, you will communicate with teachers and vendors on Bill.com ePayment invites to resolve issues.
? You?ll make payments on Xperitas credit cards, reconcile expenses and code transactions to the proper GL account, requesting missing information where needed.
? You?ll reconcile domestic and international bank statements, review deposits and transactions, and monitor and handle outstanding check issues.
? On a monthly basis you will perform standard accounting entries (e.g., recording monthly depreciation) and reconcile certain GL accounts e.g., accounts receivable, fixed assets.
? You?ll work with the Consultant CFO to perform month-end and year-end closing responsibilities as appropriate, which may include: reconciling and recording transactions, making adjustments to the GL, gathering data, setting up new GL accounts and deactivating unused or old accounts, cleaning up account miscodings, and entering information in Sage Intacct so that all transactions, bank statements and Sage balance.
? You?ll assist with the annual budget process by running financial reports for the various departments within the organization and providing other information as requested.
? Where necessary, you?ll compile information to assist with the completion of Form 990 and annual financial statement audit, and assist with queries.
? To support the wider team, you?ll perform other duties as assigned when necessary.

About You:
? At least 2 years of accounting/bookkeeping experience with knowledge of general accounting procedures and month-end/year-end cycles.
? Bachelor's degree in a business or accounting field preferred.
? Strong working knowledge and experience with an accounting software such as Sage, Peachtree, Quickbooks, Great Plains, etc. (Sage Intacct preferred).
? Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to build trust and rapport with a range of stakeholders including staff, customers and vendors.
? Strong communication skills; articulate, with proven ability to write effectively.
? Superior organizational, analytical and strategic thinking skills.
? Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
? Ability to organize work tasks with little structure or guidance; self-starter
? Ability to interface with outside consultants and work together with management on financial matters.
? Detail-oriented with strong accuracy
? Solid Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word, and Outlook)
? Preferred experience in the travel or education industry.

To apply, please send your cover letter and resume to jobs@xperitas.org. Resumes sent without a cover letter will not be reviewed. Resumes sent via LinkedIN Apply will not be reviewed.

Salary Range: $33,000-$36,000 per annum (Part-time, approx. 24 hours per week).

We offer our employees a competitive compensation and benefits package which includes medical insurance, dental insurance, Flexible Spending Account, 401k, life/AD&D insurance, short-term disability insurance, long-term disability insurance, paid holidays and paid time off.

Xperitas values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBT individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. Xperitas is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws.

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