Senior Staff Accountant

Senior Staff AccountantAvalon Housing (Avalon) is a non-profit supportive housing provider created in 1992 as a long-term solution to homelessness. Avalon is a service provider, real estate developer, and property manager. Avalon owns and operates apartments at sites throughout Washtenaw County, in addition to providing housing alternatives with affordable housing partners and in the private landlord market. We work with adults and families who have experienced or are currently experiencing homelessness.Our Finance Department is committed to timely, accurate, and responsible financial management. We serve directors, staff, board members, and clients to ensure that all financial matters are handled with care, integrity, and consistency, always in the best interests of Avalon Housing, our clients, and the broader community. The department supports more than 10 legal entities within our organizational structure, all working together to advance our mission.The Senior Staff Accountant plays a key role in supporting Avalon Housing by providing a broad range of financial and accounting services as part of the Finance Department. This position requires both strong technical expertise and sound managerial capability. In addition to a solid foundation in accounting and corporate finance, the successful candidate must demonstrate advanced technology skills to thrive in Avalon's fast-paced and growing environment.Key benefits include:Paid time off includes three weeks of vacation time plus additional sick and personal time allowances. There is also an extra paid holiday every month!Full-time employees can select from three comprehensive medical insurance plans, including coverage options for your family. Plus, Avalon covers dental and vision insurance - with no per-payroll premium contribution!!Employees working 16 or more hours per week receive life insurance and short-term disability coverage-Avalon covers the full cost of the premiums.Avalon sponsors a 403(b) retirement plan through Vanguard, available to all employees.Primary responsibilities include:Preparation of monthly internal management reports and external financial reports submitted to partner agenciesPreparation and analysis for metrics supporting the monthly department dashboardPreparation and presentation of ad hoc financial reports for operating partnersCollaborate across Avalon departments to determine proper tenant payments for rental assistancePrepare check requests and general ledger entries for client rental assistanceMonthly review of grant spending, including client-level analysis with Outreach DepartmentAssist in review and preparation of bi-weekly payroll process requirementsEnsure timely documentation of timesheet and work effort reportingCash flow management for bi-weekly payroll and benefits paymentsMonitor and maintain employee cost allocations for payrollPreparation of non-recurring journal entries in a complex, multi-owner government-regulated accounting environmentConduct timely reconciliation of real estate development transactionsReview and approval of journal entries prepared by Finance Department colleaguesGeneral oversight of Accounts Payable and Receivable functionsPreparation of weekly cash status report for management review and approvalAssist with preparation and issuance of IRS Forms 1099 and 5500Prepare invoices and accrual entries for various grants and contract billingsPartner across the team to evaluate enterprise risks related to Avalon's business environment, and the development and oversight appropriate risk mitigating practicesDesired qualifications and experience include:Bachelor's degree or higher in accounting or finance or related disciplineActive CPA license is preferred, but not requiredMinimum of four years of bookkeeping or general ledger accounting experienceBroad knowledge of corporate accounting, including payroll and cash managementExperience in both nonprofit and for-profit accounting environmentsAdvanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Adobe applicationsPrior experience with MIP Fund Accounting software preferredStrong desire to integrate into and contribute to a collaborative, mission-aligned nonprofit team environmentSelf-starter who proactively identifies and assesses issues, develops effective solutions, and collaborates cross-functionally to implement themAdaptable and flexible in responding to a rapidly changing business environment, including factors beyond the local marketResults-driven and self-motivated, demonstrating high data integrity and the ability to perform effectively with minimal supervisionArticulate communicator with a strong customer service focusThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be required to sit for long periods of time, occasionally drive a vehicle, communicate with other persons by talking and hearing, required to lift and carry items weighing up to 10 pounds, and to operate computer hardware systems.A valid driver's license and reliable transportation is required.Job Title: Senior Staff AccountantReports to: Director of FinanceDepartment: FinanceLocation: Ann Arbor, MI 48105Schedule: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday through FridayOnboarding period (90-day) requires being fully-onsiteAfter the initial onboarding period, there is potential for a limited hybrid working arrangement, based on demonstrated effectiveness.Status: Full-time, Salaried ExemptStarting Salary: $67,500.00Benefits: Health insurance, dental & vision, 403(b), vacation and additional holidaysLife / AD&D / Short and Long-term Disability plans, Employee Assistance & Wellness programsAvalon Housing is an equal opportunity employer and actively seeks applicants from diverse backgrounds. This includes but is not limited to people living with disabilities or mental health conditions, and with lived experience with homelessness or recovery from a substance use disorder. Avalon also encourages those with criminal histories to apply. Avalon doesn't request information about criminal histories unless and until an offer of employment is extended. Avalon may exclude someone based on criminal history if it determines the criminal history is related to or directly conflicts with the responsibilities of the position.