Come be a part of Animal Humane Society - a Star Tribune 2018, 2019 Top Workplace and a 2021 National Nonprofit Top Workplace!

Job Purpose: You’re a diligent leader who is responsible for all accounting transactions through the preparation of financial statements. You lead with integrity and create excitement around a culture of improvement and a culture of why, making sure your team always has what they need.

Location: Approximately 80% from home; 20% in-office (Woodbury, MN)

Schedule: Full-time; availability to work during operational hours as defined by leadership with the expectation to work varied hours including evening and weekend shifts.

Pay: $70,000 - $80,000 annually

Application Details: Please include a Cover Letter and Resume

What you will be doing:

Leadership- Own outcomes, work collaboratively and hold self and team accountable. Model the coaching approach to leadership and participate in first teams.

Strategy – Understand and commit to the requirement of excellence, continuous improvement, and department and organizational goals. Recommend new approaches, policies, and procedures to continually improve efficiency of the finance department and services performed. Ensure consistent and quality service delivery.

Process – Compile and analyze financial information for journal entry preparation. Complete financial statements through preliminary results and provide analysis of results to management. Update monthly balance sheet reconciliations, understand, and interpret results, recommending adjusting entries where needed. Complete external audits in a timely manner and maintain organized records.

Communication – Listen, pay attention and be a responsible steward of information. Communicate financial information as appropriate to multiple management levels. Distill and convey information in a clear, complete, and timely manner in alignment with organizational messaging.

Support – Lead the team, consulting experts as needed. Oversee accounts payable, payroll processing, and financial report distribution. Assist with internal management reporting and accounting research.

Culture - Foster an open and inclusive work environment by modeling AHS’s Behaviors, consistent with the vision and mission of the organization. Maintain safe work environment by following AHS protocols and policies. Work with AHS volunteers in a positive and effective way to facilitate meaningful volunteer engagement.

Other duties as assigned

What we are looking for:

Experience – 4+ years of relevant accounting experience. Payroll experience preferred.

Computer Skills – Strong computer skills, including h igh proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Interpersonal Skills– Excellent interpersonal and communications skills, must have ability to work as a leader of a small team and partner collaboratively with external and internal customers and departments.

Adaptability – Ability to work in a professional and positive manner, balancing shifting priorities in a variety of situations.

Schedule – Availability to work during operational hours as defined by leadership with the expectation to work varied hours including evening and weekend shifts.

This position description is intended to describe the general content and/or requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.

About AHS

One of the nation's leading animal welfare organizations, Animal Humane Society helps more than 23,000 animals every year. We’re transforming the way shelters care for animals and engage their communities, advancing animal welfare and creating a more humane world for animals everywhere.

Open Admissions Philosophy

Animal Humane Society accepts every animal that comes to us, and there is no time limit placed on the animals in our adoption centers. As long as an animal remains in good health and temperament, it is available until it is adopted. However, we also have a commitment to placing only healthy, treatable, and safe animals in the community. When the difficult decision is made to end an animal’s life for untreatable aggression or unmanageable illness, we provide them with a dignified end to life with humane euthanasia by compassion injection.

Why Work Here

• Make a difference in the lives of animals and people
• Join a team of coworkers who love animals as much as you do
• Work-life balance
• Unique animal adoption benefits and discounts on veterinary care, pet supplies, and animal training classes
• Health insurance coverage for full time staff includes the following: medical, dental, vision, health savings account, flexible spending account for health care expenses and dependent care, voluntary accident insurance, and employee-paid supplemental life, and employee-paid accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Employer paid benefits for full time staff includes the following: basic life insurance, basic accidental death and dismemberment insurance, short-term and long-term disability
• 401K with up to 4% match for part time and full time staff
• Nine paid holidays for full time staff
• Paid floating holidays for part time and full time staff (up to 4 days per year based on start date)
• Paid time off for part time and full time staff (amount is based on hours worked and full time/part time status)
• Paid parent leave for full time staff
• One-time $350 stipend for remote and hybrid roles to cover costs of remote workspace beyond technology already provided by AHS