Job Description:
Staff Accountant
Position Summary
The Staff Accountant plays a critical role within the Supportive Housing Finance Department by maintaining the financial integrity of a diverse portfolio of affordable housing and real estate entities. This position is responsible for general ledger accounting, grant accounting, financial reporting, month-end close activities, account reconciliations, and budget analysis while ensuring compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), organizational policies, and regulatory requirements.
The ideal candidate is analytical, detail-oriented, highly organized, and enjoys working collaboratively across departments to support operational and financial excellence.
Essential Responsibilities
General Accounting
- Prepare and post monthly journal entries, including accruals, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, depreciation, amortization, and reclassification entries.
- Maintain accurate general ledger accounts and ensure financial transactions are properly recorded.
- Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations and investigate discrepancies promptly.
- Assist with monthly and year-end close processes while meeting established deadlines.
- Maintain supporting schedules for assigned accounts.
Financial Reporting & Analysis
- Prepare monthly financial statements and supporting schedules.
- Analyze budget-to-actual variances and provide explanations for significant fluctuations.
- Assist with forecasting and annual budget preparation.
- Produce ad hoc financial reports and analyses for leadership.
Grant Accounting
- Manage the accounting and financial reporting for grants across the supportive housing portfolio.
- Monitor grant expenditures to ensure compliance with funding requirements.
- Prepare grant reimbursement requests and financial reports.
- Assist with grant audits and documentation.
Cash Management
- Record cash receipts and maintain accurate receivable records.
- Reconcile bank accounts and investigate reconciling items.
- Maintain daily cash receipt logs and supporting documentation.
Audit & Compliance
- Prepare audit schedules and supporting documentation.
- Assist external auditors during annual financial statement audits.
- Maintain organized accounting records and documentation.
- Ensure compliance with GAAP, organizational policies, grant requirements, and internal controls.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Serve as a finance resource to property management and other departments by answering accounting-related questions.
- Work collaboratively with Finance team members to improve processes and strengthen internal controls.
- Participate in special projects and process improvement initiatives.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
- Associate degree with significant relevant accounting experience may be considered.
- Experience with general ledger accounting and financial reporting.
- Strong understanding of GAAP.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in affordable housing, real estate, nonprofit, or healthcare accounting.
- Experience with Yardi and Workday.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including PivotTables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and formulas.
Remote Type:
Hybrid
Salary Range:
$59,135.04 - $88,703.08