About Special Olympics Minnesota

SOMN (Special Olympics Minnesota) is a chapter of the world’s largest organization advocating for the advancement and inclusion of people with intellectual disabilities, and through current sports, health, and leadership programs engaging people with and without disabilities, provides a positive impact for Minnesotans of every age and every ability.

Position summary

In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for receiving and processing invoices, reimbursements, and other payment requests. Entering and reconciling invoices, coordinating appropriate approvals and documentation, preparing payments, ensuring accurate data is posted to accounts, and following established policies and procedures for filing and retention of records and documentation. Assist with general accounting duties as assigned.

Reports to: Director of Accounting

Position responsibilities

  • Receive and process invoice and reimbursement requests and match approvals.
  • Maintain digital records of expenses, approvals, payments.
  • Prepare payments
  • Ensure bills are paid in a timely and accurate manner while adhering to departmental procedures.
  • Process transactions and perform accounting duties such as account reconciliations.
  • Assist with annual audit and 990 preparation.

Qualifications

  • Experience with Financial Edge preferred
  • Proven experience with accounts payable.
  • Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting
  • Proficiency in accounting software and database management systems
  • Excellent analytical, problem solving, and decision-making skills.
  • Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, and high level of comfort communicating with new people.
  • Ability to manage time, prioritize tasks, and organize data and logistics effectively.
  • Must pass background check.
  • Perform other related duties as required.

Position requirements

  • Computer hardware running Microsoft Windows, Apple iOS, or Google Android software (desktop, laptops, tablet computers, etc.)
  • Microsoft 365 apps and systems (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint)
  • Enterprise telephone system.
  • CRM database software (Blackbaud’s the Raiser’s Edge)

Physical requirements

  • This job requires consistent use of a computer and other office equipment, such as the telephone and copiers.
  • Must be able to remain in a stationary position for 1-2 hours at a time to complete work or participate in meetings. Adjustable height desks are provided at all employee workstations in SOMN’s Minneapolis office.
  • Must be able to move to different locations within the office to perform tasks or attend meetings, and to other locations as necessitates by meetings or events.
  • Position requires frequent communication with others through in-person conversations, written communication, telephone conversations, and video meetings.
  • Must be able to work in environments with occasional loud noise.

Benefits

Our comprehensive benefits package includes health, dental, and vision insurance; life, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance; flexible spending accounts, 401K plan, flexible time off and paid holidays.

Pay: $52,000-$54,000.

Diversity, equity and inclusion

Special Olympics Minnesota is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, neurodiversity, age, parental status, socio-economic background, military service, or any other characteristic or status protected by applicable law.

 

About Special Olympics Minnesota

SOMN (Special Olympics Minnesota) is a chapter of the world’s largest organization advocating for the advancement and inclusion of people with intellectual disabilities, and through current sports, health, and leadership programs engaging people with and without disabilities, provides a positive impact for Minnesotans of every age and every ability.

Position summary

In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for overall cash application activities, ensuring timely management of all donation administration and the maintenance of the Donor Database.

Reports to: Director of Accounting

Position responsibilities

  • Lead and manage receipt of donations, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture across all departments.
  • Oversee all aspects of the donation process, collection and cash application activities to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
  • Maintenance of the Donor Database, ensuring accuracy.
  • Manage systems implementation projects related to accounts receivable, ensuring successful integration and user adoption
  • Provide training and support to team member to enhance their skills and knowledge in accounts receivable
  • Create and run queries and reports from Raiser’s Edge to support budget and revenue tracking.
  • Support annual audit and 990 work.

Qualifications

  • Experience with Raiser’s Edge preferred
  • Proven experience in gift administration.
  • Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting
  • Proficiency in accounting software and database management systems
  • Excellent analytical, problem solving, and decision-making skills.
  • Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, and high level of comfort communicating with new people.
  • Ability to manage time, prioritize tasks, and organize data and logistics effectively.
  • Must pass background check.
  • Perform other related duties as required.

Position requirements

  • Computer hardware running Microsoft Windows, Apple iOS, or Google Android software (desktop, laptops, tablet computers, etc.)
  • Microsoft 365 apps and systems (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint)
  • Enterprise telephone system.
  • CRM database software (Blackbaud’s the Raiser’s Edge)

Physical requirements

  • This job requires consistent use of a computer and other office equipment, such as the telephone and copiers.
  • Must be able to remain in a stationary position for 1-2 hours at a time to complete work or participate in meetings. Adjustable height desks are provided at all employee workstations in SOMN’s Minneapolis office.
  • Must be able to move to different locations within the office to perform tasks or attend meetings, and to other locations as necessitates by meetings or events.
  • Position requires frequent communication with others through in-person conversations, written communication, telephone conversations, and video meetings.
  • Must be able to work in environments with occasional loud noise.

Benefits

Our comprehensive benefits package includes health, dental, and vision insurance; life, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance; flexible spending accounts, 401K plan, flexible time off and paid holidays.

Pay: $52,000-$54,000.

Diversity, equity and inclusion

Special Olympics Minnesota is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, neurodiversity, age, parental status, socio-economic background, military service, or any other characteristic or status protected by applicable law.