Accountant II

Job Description Job Description Senior Accountant (Accountant II) LOCATION: LIHI Main Office- 1253 South Jackson Street, Seattle, WA 98144***This is a fully on-site position*** REPORTS TO: Accounting Manager HOURS: 40 hours per week Full time

PAY RANGE: $34.88-47.82

POSITION TYPE: This is a unionized position, represented by Local 8 of the Office of Professional Employees International Union (OPEIU). This is a non-exempt position. The Senior Accountant is responsible for performing finance and accounting functions for LIHI, Partnerships, and LLCs. Responsibilities: Reconcile balance sheet accounts and ad hoc reconciliations. Process journal entries and accruals. Process month-end and year-end closing. Financial Statements preparation. Assist with annual budgets. AP processing and knowledge of cash requirements. AR/cash receipts processing and reconciliation of rent rolls. Prepare schedules on monthly, quarterly, annual basis and organize audit work papers. Understand Grants and Contracts for the projects. Actively contribute information to streamline procedures. Manage flow of paperwork in department Engage with assigned training and comply with training deadlines Utilize PPE Equipment and follow PPE protocols, as needed Other job duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications: Minimum of 2 years experience as a staff accountant with a Bachelor Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or other related fields. Experience may be substituted. Excellent organizational skills. Ability to learn quickly, work well under pressure and meet deadlines. Flexible and willing to work evenings/weekends during busy times. Ability to teach other staff members. Must be a motivated a team player. Self-starter with good problem solving skills and ability to interact and communicate positively and successfully with all levels of the organization. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Able to read, write and communicate in English Advanced knowledge of Excel and Word. Ability to interact with senior management. Must pass criminal background check and drug screen. Preferred Qualifications: Previous accounting experience in AP, AR, month end closing, financial analysis, reconciliation, variance analysis, budgets, forecasting, and quarterly reporting. Experience with accounting systems and property management systems Experience in real estate, construction, property management, or nonprofit accounting Other Requirements: Must have reliable transportation Benefits for this position (pro-rated for part time employees) Generous vacation and sick leave10 paid holidays and 1 floating holidayEmployer-Paid Medical, Dental, and Vision (with HRA, HSA & FSA options)Employer-Paid Life and AD&D Insurance401k offered for unionized employees (through OPEIU8)403b offered for non-union employeesEmployee Assistance ProgramTravel Assistance ProgramAflac offered for all employees. About us: The Low Income Housing Institute (LIHI) has a 30-year history and track record of owning and managing low-income housing; developing innovative solutions to homelessness; advocating for housing justice; providing supportive services; and operating hygiene services for homeless people at our Urban Rest Stops. LIHI staff have developed over 5,000 affordable housing units and manages over 3,000 units including rental housing, permanent supportive housing and transitional housing. The populations served include: families, singles, seniors, veterans, young adults, immigrants, low wage workers, and people living with physical and mental disabilities. LIHI is one of the largest nonprofit housing organizations in the state. Our properties are located in Seattle, King County, and five adjacent counties. LIHI is a national leader in sponsoring tiny house villages as a crisis solution to homelessness. Annually, the tiny house villages and shelters serve 2,000 homeless people and our hygiene programs serve over 8,000 homeless people. LIHI staff is collaborative, dynamic, and dedicated to taking bold steps in ending homelessness and creating supportive communities for people to thrive. #hp 40 hours per week Full time. Monday - Friday 8AM-4:30PM40 hours per week Full time. Monday - Friday 8AM-4:30PM #J-18808-Ljbffr Low Income Housing Institute