Friday, August 13, 2021

EXPIRED:Hiring Financial Administrator

Anishinabe Legal Services seeks a Financial Administrator at the Main Office in Cass Lake, Minnesota. 

 Background: Anishinabe Legal Services is a non-profit organization that provides civil legal services to the low income communities of White Earth, Leech Lake, and Red Lake Reservations.  The program receives a variety of grants and contracts from federal, state, tribal and private sources.

 This position requires a strong candidate very experienced with Microsoft Excel.  ALS uses Fund Accounting.  Familiarity with Quickbooks is a plus, and experience with federal and state grants is preferred.  A qualified candidate will work directly with Program Management and the board of directors supporting the organization in the following areas:

 General Accounting: Performs payroll activities; Verifies and post transactions to journals, ledger and other records. Handles balancing and reconciliations of sub account activity. Prepares analysis and audit work papers; and monitors cash flow.  Records direct deposit transactions.  Accounts Payable: Oversees all aspects of accounts payable, Processes/posts a variety of accounting transactions such as invoices, payments, and expenses in accordance with department procedures. Maintains accounting files. Enters data into computerized accounting system (Quickbooks) and uses system to research questions and generate reports; Grants Billing: Determines program’s monthly cost allocation per procedures; Understands various grant requirements and restrictions related to approved costs (ie. Indirect and de minimis costs); Processes and submits billings for reimbursement from various sources including federal and state funders; verifies for accuracy to budget and completeness, signatures and assembly in accordance with reimbursing agency requirements; provides information of billing activity to grant management staff and for budgeting; and performs related duties as required.

 Qualifications: An associates’ degree in accounting or business management is required, or a minimum of 4 years work history in a similar position.   Nonprofit experience and specific experience with federal grant management is a plus.  A people oriented personality is essential, excellent attention to detail, be able to multi-task, establish priorities and organize efficiently.  Knowledge of Quickbooks, excel, outlook, word and familiarity with other financial software is also essential.  Must be able to work independently and as a team.

 Compensation: The position is fulltime and starting salary is DOE, $58,000-$65,000. Generous benefits package, including paid health and dental insurance, paid holidays, PTO, life insurance, and flextime scheduling.  Possibility of remote work situation allowed.

 To Apply:  Native Americans are strongly encouraged to apply.  Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume and references to: Chari LaDuke-Clark, Administrative Director, Anishinabe Legal Services, PO Box 157, Cass Lake, MN 56633 or by email: claduke-clark@alslegal.org.  Applications preferred by August 31, 2021 or until position is filled.





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