Small-Business Accounting Generalist (QBO) & Front Office Lead

Own the Accounting Cycle. Be the Face of the Office.

Join a mission-driven leadership development firm serving marquee Minnesota organizations. You’ll manage full-cycle accounting and keep the office experience running smoothly in an on-site role with direct access to the COO and CFO. Location: southwest Twin Cities (currently Edina; relocating to Eden Prairie).

Your Impact

• Be the go-to resource for end-to-end bookkeeping in a tight-knit, values-centered team
• Uphold accurate, accrual-based financials that power decision-making
• Create a welcoming client experience and operational rhythm for the office

Core Responsibilities

Accounting ( 2/3 of your time)

• Accounts Payable: vendor setup, invoice entry, checks/ACH, credit card reconciliation
• Accounts Receivable: client setup, invoicing, Stripe payment processing, reimbursables, collections follow-up
• Payroll: bi-weekly processing; verify quarterly/annual payroll reports; track commissions; process retirement contributions
• Reporting & Schedules: monthly P&L, balance sheet, and inventory; weekly cash flow; deferred revenue and expense schedules
• Compliance/Year-End: quarterly sales and use tax filings; maintain 1099 records; assist with annual budgeting

Office Leadership ( 1/3 of your time)

• Greet clients and guests and ensure a professional, friendly environment
• Coordinate lunches for in-house events; keep supplies stocked
• Ship books and support finance logistics for leadership breakfasts and the annual conference

What Sets You Up for Success

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in accounting
• Accrual-basis accounting with month-end entries and financial schedules
• 3–5 years of bookkeeping or accounting in a fast-paced office
• QuickBooks Online and Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Teams)
• Available on-site, 40 hours/week

Bonus Experience

• ADP payroll
• Small or family-owned business environment where you owned the books

Tools & Competencies

• GAAP, Bookkeeping, AP, AR
• QuickBooks Online, Microsoft Office, ADP, Stripe

Compensation & Benefits

• $60,000–$68,000 base salary
• 75% employer-paid employee health insurance premium
• Retirement plan with a 3% company match after eligibility
• Paid holidays and PTO
• Employer-paid FMLA insurance

About the Firm

An established organizational effectiveness company helping leaders at hospitals, professional services firms, and other notable Minnesota organizations. Small internal team supported by a network of independent coaches.

Take the Next Step

Apply today or connect with Tony at Specialized Recruiting Group for a confidential discussion.