Accounting Associate

Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity's DEI Commitment Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity's DEI Commitment affirms housing as a human right and homeownership as a foundation for generational wealth and social mobility. We also acknowledge that "bringing people together" is central to our mission. People with diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds are critical to our success. Join our team and help us further our mission of building homes, communities, and hope. To be successful in this role the applicant will have basic accounting experience, must maintain accuracy and attention to detail across high-volume financial data, and excellent Microsoft office knowledge. Pay Range: $21.28 - $22.25/hr Schedule Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm. General Function Under the supervision of the Finance Director and the Accounting Specialist, the associate performs a variety of accounting and financial duties involving financial transactions and recordkeeping. These duties include assisting in the annual budget preparation, the annual certified audit, and the preparation of the annual form 990 and form 990T. The associate maintains the computerized accounting system and provides information same to the Finance Director and the Accounting Specialist and other staff members as needed. Essential Functions Assist Finance team in all aspects of daily accounting, budgeting, tax reporting, annual audit, and other areas as required. Enter and verify data in established database systems. Post cash receipts and other data to various ledgers, registers, and journals according to established accounting techniques and procedures. Assist with monthly bank reconciliations. Assist with the maintenance of a variety of financial records and files including, accounts receivable, accounts payable, credit card receipts/statements, mortgages receivable, and insurance. Establish, maintain, and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacts made in the course of work. Assist Accounting Specialist in the recording and reconciliation of monthly mortgage payments. Assist Accounting Specialist in the compilation of supporting data for government draws. Filing of accounting data and paperwork. Coordinate with office volunteers to assist in the Finance Department as needed. Perform other duties as may be assigned. Qualifications Basic accounting experience or education required. Strong experience with computerized accounting systems. Excellent organizational skills. Excellent data entry skills. Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook. Experience with QuickBooks a plus. Exhibits accuracy and attention to detail in all areas of work. Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing. Able to work effectively as part of a team. Able to understand and carry out oral and written instructions, with minimum supervision. To be successful in this position, the candidate must be able to: Remain focused and diligent in the recording and reconciliation of data from numerous sources Collaborate with a variety of people (staff, management, donors, volunteers, vendors, home-owners, bankers, agencies, etc.) to enhance outcomes both within and outside the Finance Department Be self-motivated; to go beyond the daily accounting tasks and use available skills and interests to support the mission of Asheville Habitat in meaningful ways. Work Environment and Physical Demands The position operates primarily in a professional office environment and routinely requires operating standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets. The position requires self-transport to local banks, etc. as well as occasional visits to construction job sites where conditions may include inclement weather, heat and humidity, high noise levels, and navigating rough terrain. Must be able to travel to meetings and events and communicate appropriately with stakeholders. Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Living Wage Certified, Family Forward Certified, Breastfeeding Friendly Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace. We are committed to providing a safe workspace for all staff and volunteers. All candidates who have received an offer of employment will undergo testing for commonly abused controlled substances, a sex offender screening, and criminal background check. Criminal background is reviewed on a case-by-case basis considering the severity, timeframe of the offense, and applicability to the responsibilities of the open position. If you require accommodation due to a disability to complete this application OR you are experiencing issues submitting your application, please email View email address on click.appcast.io.