Staff Accountant I Brookline 40 hour

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.

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