Staff Accountant - Agate Housing and Services

Agate Housing and Services is an innovative and collaborative nonprofit organization whose mission is to end homelessness and relieve hunger through action and advocacy. We progress toward this goal by providing emergency services, shelter, and housing programs for individuals and families. We meet people experiencing homelessness where they are and accompany them on their journey to safe, stable housing and a healthier life. We believe that housing is a basic human right.

Agate Housing and Services values are:

Integrity: Consistently doing the right thing even if it isn't the popular thing.

Equity: Fighting the status quo by actively examining and changing the way things are done to better represent the people who are most impacted by homelessness and hunger.

Humanity: Understanding how these issues impact us- the community, our staff, and the people we work with- as a collective and developing relationships by establishing trust when we put in work to understand the needs of people experiencing homelessness and hunger.

Creativity: Responding to the needs of the community with innovative and unique solutions.

Agate Housing and Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer/AAE, offering competitive pay and exceptional benefits including medical insurance, employer paid dental and life insurance, short term disability, 4 weeks of paid time off in the first year of employment, and a 401k retirement savings with an employer match.

POSITION DESCRIPTION & OVERVIEW

Job Summary: We are seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our Finance team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for processing daily deposits, maintaining accurate financial records, preparing reports, and ensuring compliance with GAAP accounting standards. This role requires a strong understanding of financial principles and best practices, as well as the ability to work collaboratively with various departments to support financial management across multiple program areas.

Benefits of working with us:

• Competitive pay
• Medical insurance
• Employer-paid Dental and Life Insurance
• Generous PTO
• Flex Spending Account
• Health Savings Account
• Free Employee Assistance Program
• Floating holidays
• Retirement plan with employer match, up to 3%, deferred
• Referral Bonus Program

PRIMARY DUTIES AND EXPECTATIONS

• Complete all phases of the accounts receivable function from preparing deposits, receipting and applying payments, to reconciling and reporting of donor records.
• Review financial records on an ongoing basis to identify discrepancies and errors and recommend corrections.
• Prepare month end reconciliations and recommend journal entries to maintain integrity of the accounting records.
• Assist in preparation of month end financials for both internal and external users and assure accuracy of said statements.
• Support the development and implementation of process improvements in collaboration with other agency departments.
• Assist with audit preparation on an on-going basis.
• Ensure financial policies and procedures are kept up to date and understood.
• Assist with monthly invoicing, receivables, accounts payable, etc. as necessary.
• All other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree in accounting plus five years' experience in a similar position.
• Must pass Department of Human Services Net Study 2.0 Background Check.
• Ability to be flexible, multi-task, and manage time in a busy environment.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, work independently, and meet deadlines.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Possess superior computer skills with experience in Office 365, Word, Excel, Outlook.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive materials and information.
• Demonstrated ability to learn a variety of computer applications as necessary.
• Demonstrated skill in understanding of cultural differences.
• Passionate about working in an organization that values and promotes diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism.
• Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills.

Successful applicants will embrace the following perspective, skills and abilities:

• Commitment to Agate Housing and Services' values and mission of ending homelessness and relieving hunger through action and advocacy.
• Commitment to working towards an anti-racist culture both within Agate Housing and Services and the broader community.
• Hold the belief that every household can achieve housing stability. Commitment to harm reduction and housing first philosophies.
• Ability to work respectfully with clients, coworkers, and key stakeholders who are diverse with respect to race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, and religion.
• Ability to establish rapport quickly with people experiencing a crisis through use of trauma informed care, client centered care, and strengths-based approaches.
• Ability to meet expectations regarding paperwork and documentation through organizational skills, a strong attention to detail, and the ability to work efficiently and accurately, competency and comfort using technology and computers.

Experience that gives applicants the required skills, abilities, and perspectives listed above are commonly gained through one or more of the following:

• Personal experience with homelessness.
• Experience working, interning, or volunteering with people experiencing homelessness.
• An Associates, Bachelor's, or Master's degree in a relevant field such as Social Work (with accompanying licensure), Human Services, or Family Studies.

We encourage applicants with lived experience to apply. However, if you have received services from Agate Housing and Services within the last two years this will make you ineligible for employment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Non-profit accounting experience
• Experience with Sage Intacct Accounting Software
• Position will be cross-trained to support the AP Specialist, Contracts Accountant, and Staff Accountant in monthly invoicing, rent check preparation, and month-end closing processes.

Agate Housing and Services is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and strives to promote an environment that is diverse and inclusive where all individuals are treated with dignity and respect. Employees actively participate in various committees that give voice to staff to create active participation and involvement in shaping the future of our agency.