Staff Accountant - Charities Housing

POSITION: Staff Accountant

COMPENSATION: $70,000 - $88,000/Year DOE

BENEFITS: Health, dental, vision, FSA, EAP, life insurance (LTD), 401(k), paid sick, vacation and Holidays.

Charities Housing's mission is to develop, own and manage the highest quality affordable housing for extremely low and very low-income individuals, families, and those in our community with special needs. For nearly 30 years, through service enhanced property management and structured resident involvement, Charities Housing has fostered and supported the highest standards of human dignity in our communities. The culture at Charities embraces a respectful, diverse and empowered environment. We value a healthy work-life balance and encourage everyone to speak up and step up. Growth, mentorship, and training are a priority for our teammates. We like to think outside the box and keep our entrepreneurial spirit alive and strong as the company continues to grow. We believe in working hard, but also having fun along the way and celebrating our accomplishments. We are very collaborative and currently have team meetings every 2 weeks to hear what others are working on. This keeps us all feeling connected and allows us to synergize and learn from others.

This position offers a 4% of annual salary sign-on bonus for new hires!

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION: This position is responsible for maintaining financial records, general ledgers, analyzing budgets and performing general bookkeeping using GAAP principles including analytical work and thorough review of financial reports.

PREREQUISITES:

• Accounting degree or coursework or equivalent desired.
• Yardi experience is highly desired.
• Finance, accounting, and payroll experience.
• Excel proficiency essential.
• Must be flexible in attitude and work schedule.
• Good communication skills and written/oral presentation capability.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills; demonstrate the ability to be self-motivated and be detail oriented.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Must be able to manage and prioritize multiple projects.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Proficient knowledge of MS office, emphasis in excel.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Proficient level of professional skill and or knowledge in accounting and keep current with developments and trends.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The following duties are normal for this position but this list is not to be deemed all-encompassing. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Handle month end closing and general ledger entries.
• Review the daily and monthly cash reconciliations, expenses, and balances.
• Oversee the accounts payable process and provide final review.
• Prepare and analyze the monthly budget to actual variance reports per property.
• Process payroll.
• Develops and implements accounting procedures by researching and interpreting data.
• Prepares general ledger entries by maintaining records and files, reconciling accounts.
• Perform general accounts analysis and reconciliations, including bank statements, fixed assets, employers benefit costs, accruals, amortizations, debt reconciliations and interest accruals and prepaid expenses.
• Review AR (Tenants and Subsidy) and Allowance for doubtful accounts.
• Reserve and impound reconciliations.
• Security deposit liability reconciliation.
• Analyzes, investigates, and explains budget variances, seeking input from Asset Managers and Property Supervisors as necessary.
• Executes accurate and timely electronic book transfers and wire transfers.
• Maintains all property financial files and statements and provides to auditors and external agencies as required.
• Monitors capital expenses and prepares reserve request draws.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

The above intends to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. It is not intended to include all duties and responsibilities. The order in which duties and responsibilities are listed is not significant.

Charities Housing is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status, or any other classification protected by state or federal law. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. Charities Housing is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.

We are looking to make an immediate hire. This position will remain open until it has been filled. If we receive resumes from qualified candidates, we reserve the right to start the hiring process at any time.

Principals only. No calls please. We will only respond to those persons who are deemed qualified at the sole discretion of Charities Housing. For more information about Charities Housing, please visit our website www.charitieshousing.org.

No relocation will be provided.