Staff Accountant

MN Orchestra•Minneapolis, MN

9d•$55,000 - $65,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Staff Accountant supports the organization’s daily accounting operations, with a primary emphasis on accounts payable. This role is responsible for ensuring timely and accurate vendor payments, managing general ledger entries, performing reconciliations, and assisting with financial report preparation within a collaborative finance team.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field required
3–5 years of general accounting experience. Some experience in accounts payable required.
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meeting deadlines
Must be a strong communicator with a collaborative mindset
Proficiency in financial accounting systems. Experience with Activity HD or Concur would be a plus but is not required.
Intermediate Excel skills (e.g., VLOOKUP, pivot tables)
Experience with CRM and payroll system integration is a plus

Nice To Haves

Nonprofit accounting experience preferred
Experience with Activity HD or Concur would be a plus
Experience with CRM and payroll system integration is a plus

Responsibilities

Process accounts payable invoices, ensure accurate coding, and execute timely vendor payments
Maintain vendor records, support 1099 reporting and year end processes
Post journal entries, assist with monthly close procedures, and perform account reconciliations
Support preparation of financial statements and internal reports
Work cross departmentally to verify proper documentation for expenditures
Assist with audit preparation and respond to internal and external audit requests
Provide backup support across finance functions as needed
Identify and implement process improvements in AP and accounting workflows
Demonstrate integrity in actions and words
Uphold Minnesota Orchestra values in all interactions
Meet deadlines and maintain high accuracy in all deliverables
Support a collaborative and inclusive team culture
Take initiative in identifying and solving challenges
Provide excellent service to internal and external stakeholders