JOB DETAILS

Senior Accountant

CompanySpero
LocationOwatonna
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMay 5, 2026
About The Company
Spero, formerly South Central Human Relations Center, is a private, non-profit Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) delivering comprehensive, community-based mental health services to adults, children, adolescents and families for over 60 years.
About the Role

Description


EEOC Statement:

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.  


Job Summary:

This role is responsible for overseeing core accounting functions, financial reporting, grant management, and audit support within a nonprofit/CCBHC environment. The position ensures accurate financial reporting, compliance with regulatory requirements, and supports leadership with financial insights and process improvements. 


Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None


Duties/Responsibilities:


• Perform monthly cash and investment reconciliations.

• Manage and process grant invoicing (20+ grants monthly).

• Oversee grant tracking, organization, and compliance.

• Manage fixed assets including depreciation schedules and reconciliations.

• Prepare monthly financial statements (Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow).

• Maintain and reconcile prepaid expenses.

• Prepare departmental financial reports and support revenue reporting.

• Provide support for the following:

   - 401(k) audit (July)

   - Form 5500 (September)

   - Annual financial audit (February/March)

   - Form 990 tax return support (August)

   - Cost reporting (April/May)

   - Secretary of State & Attorney General reporting (April/December)

• Assist with budgeting process development and execution.

• Perform financial analysis across statements and departmental performance.

• Drive continuous improvement of accounting processes and procedures.

• Serve as backup support for Accounts Payable (AP).

• Serve as backup support for payroll processing.


Requirements


Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

• Microsoft 365

• QuickBooks Online (QBO)

• Bill.com

• Payroll Systems

• AI and technology tools (e.g., Claude)


Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required.

• 3–7+ years of accounting experience 

• Experience in nonprofit and/or healthcare (CCBHC preferred)

• Strong understanding of GAAP

• Experience with audits, cost reporting, and grant management

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Advanced Excel and financial systems experience

• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities.


Physical Requirements: 

• Ability to sit for the majority of the workday.

• Constant use of the hands and fingers for typing, operating calculators, and handling documents.

• Close vision ability to read reports, data, and computer monitors.

• Occasionally lifting, pushing, or pulling up to 10-25 pounds.

• Occasionally standing, walking, bending, or kneeing, especially when filing, or interacting with office equipment


Work Environment:

• A professional environment that enforces strict ethical standards, data confidentiality, and separation of duties to prevent fraud. Business hours are conducted from 8am-5pm M-F.


Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.



Key Skills
Financial ReportingGrant ManagementAudit SupportGAAPQuickBooks OnlineMicrosoft 365Bill.comFinancial AnalysisCash ReconciliationFixed Assets ManagementBudgetingPayroll ProcessingAccounts PayableExcelCost ReportingNonprofit Accounting
Categories
Finance & AccountingHealthcareSocial ServicesManagement & Leadership
Benefits
401k
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
Oversee core accounting functions, financial reporting, and grant management within a nonprofit/CCBHC environment. Ensure regulatory compliance and provide financial insights to leadership through monthly statements and audit support.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
5-10
💼Company Size
98
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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