Accounts Payable Accountant at Metropolitan Alliance of Connected Communities (MACC)

Who We Are

Metropolitan Alliance of Connected Communities (MACC) makes collaboration real. We are a collaborative network of more than 60 human services nonprofits focused on generating solutions together to better serve the individuals and families in our communities. Our network creates capacity for innovation by bringing together new partners, creating space for new ideas, and working together to create solutions that build community well-being.  

Why You’ll Love Working Here

At MACC, we believe that everyone has the right to well-being. We envision a future where individuals and families live in strong, healthy, vibrant, and equitable communities. We also believe human services and nonprofits play a vital role in building and fighting for the future we envision. As a part of our team and growing network of non-profits, you will have the opportunity to enrich our work by adding your voice to our collective mission to develop new structures and solutions and build a more equitable society.

WAGES AND BENEFITS

$24.00 - $25.00 per hour; generous PTO policy; 24 hours of paid employee volunteer time; competitive health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; health savings and flexible spending accounts; retirement matching and additional contribution after one-year of service and immediate vesting on all contributions; 12 weeks of paid parental leave with an additional 30 day transition time; professional development opportunities; ample resources & technology provided for ergonomic home office setup; beautiful new office space available in Northeast Minneapolis.

Schedule

This is a hybrid position that will require going into the Minneapolis MACC Office at least day each week.

A Typical Day in the Life…

A typical day as MACC’s Accounts Payable Accountant provides an opportunity to serve on a team of accountants and support full financial services for a select group of member organizations, reporting directly to a Controller. Specifically, the role includes significant work in accounts payable and in general account reconciliation. Responsibilities will include the following:

• Receiving and processing invoices from members, reviewing account coding for accuracy, and communicating with members on suggested changes.
• Processing invoices in Continia software.
• Preparing suggested vendor payment list each week in conjunction with Controller review.
• Preparing checks, routing to appropriate signers, obtaining proper approvals, and mailing to vendors.
• Processing credit card expenses in Continia software.
• Reconciling accounts payable and credit card accounts payable.
• Reviewing AP aging and following up on any discrepancies.
• Obtaining completed IRS Form W-9 from all new payees.
• Preparing IRS Forms 1099 annually and as required and correcting any information discrepancies occurring after 1099 submission.

Who You Are

• You preferably hold a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, or you have demonstrably equivalent knowledge gained through alternative courses of study and life experience.
• You have a minimum of two years of work experience in accounting.
• It is preferable that you have knowledge of the human services nonprofit sector; experience working in a nonprofit setting is also preferred.
• You are highly detail oriented.
• You demonstrate proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• It is preferable that you are proficient with Microsoft Business Central or similar accounting applications.
• It is preferable that you have experience with Continia Expense Management or similar applications.
• You have a demonstrated ability to provide positive customer service to members/clients.
• You have a valid driver’s license, access to reliable transportation, and the ability to meet MACC’s driving record requirements. Please note that if the license was not issued in the state of Minnesota, you have 60 days after becoming a Minnesota resident in which to apply for your Minnesota driver's license or permit (not applicable for new hires living out of state).

Diversity and open expression are fundamental to the work of MACC. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working environment where everyone can belong. Every member of our team enriches our work by exposing us to a broad range of ways to understand and engage with the world, identify challenges, and to discover, design, and deliver solutions. We welcome everyone to apply, especially those individuals who are underrepresented in our sector: individuals who identify as BIPOC, LGBTQI+ and gender fluid or gender nonconforming, individuals with disabilities (both seen and unseen), veterans, people of any age or family status. We encourage you to apply even if you feel like you don't fit 100% of the technical requirements. Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, disability, marital status, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, familial status, genetic information or a protected veteran’s status.

MACC participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. See E-Verify’s official poster at https://e-verify.uscis.gov/web/media/resourcesContents/E-Verify_Participation_Poster_ES.pdf. See E-Verify’s Right to Work poster at https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/IER_RightToWorkPoster%20Eng_Es.pdf.

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Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)