Staff Accountant

Staff AccountantCompensation: $77,000 - $88,000/Year DOEBenefits: 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% annual salary sign-on bonus for new hires!Description Of PositionThe Staff Accountant performs technical and professional accounting work, including auditing, analyzing, and verifying fiscal records and reports. Responsibilities include preparing financial and statistical reports, auditing and reconciling general ledger accounts, and assisting with the preparation of year-end audit reports and schedules.PrerequisitesAccounting degree, coursework, or equivalent desired.Accounting experience.Yardi experience is highly desired.Excel proficiency is essential.Good communication skills and written and oral presentation capabilities.Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively, work independently, and consistently produce detail-oriented results.Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.QualificationsProficient knowledge of Microsoft Office, with an emphasis in Excel.Good oral and written communication skills.Proficient level of professional accounting skill and/or knowledge, with the ability to stay current with developments and trends.ResponsibilitiesThe following duties are typical for this position but are not intended to be all-encompassing. Other duties may be required and assigned.Assist with month-end closing and preparation of general ledger entries.Prepare, review, and analyze income, expenses, and financial statements.Assist with the evaluation, recommendation, and development of process improvements.Prepare journal entries and reconcile general ledger accounts, accounts payable, cash receipts, and accounts receivable.Create incoming check deposit slips and accounts receivable badges.Submit bank transfer requests to settle receivables and payables between programs.Perform general account analysis and reconciliations, including bank statements, accruals, amortizations, debt reconciliations, interest accruals, and prepaid expenses.Assist with preparing data and schedules for year-end audits and responding to audit requests.Provide backup documentation for reserve withdrawals as needed.Support accounts payable operations by reviewing invoices for accuracy, assigning appropriate GL codes, routing invoices through the correct approval workflows, coordinating with cross-functional teams to ensure timely approvals, and processing vendor payments.Establish and maintain filing, record-keeping, and tracking systems.Perform other responsibilities as assigned to support specific department business needs.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 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.