Senior Accountant - Affordable Housing

Based on experience. Creating a better world by serving people in need. Full Time | Days | Monday - Friday Pay: $29-$35 per hour based on experience. Lutheran Social Services of Central Ohio is seeking a Senior Accountant . The ideal candidate will share our mission: Creating a better world by serving people in need. Responsibilities Lead month‑end close for all affordable housing entities; maintain the general ledger in NetSuite and AR in OneSite. Prepare and deliver monthly financial statements, budgets‑to‑actual variance analysis, and HUD‑required reports accurately and on time. Reconcile balance sheet accounts (cash, fixed assets, reserves, residual receipts, intercompany) and maintain supporting schedules/workpapers. Oversee resident A/R and HAP cash postings; partner with property staff to resolve discrepancies. Support compliance activities, including surplus cash/residual receipts analysis, CapX processing, and coordination on tax filings as needed. Support annual financial and single audits; respond to auditor requests and help strengthen internal controls. Serve as primary finance partner to Affordable Housing leadership and operations; perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting required. 5+ years of accounting experience required. Affordable housing experience (HUD‑regulated programs, Section 8, LIHTC, and/or RAD for PRAC) strongly preferred. Nonprofit/fund accounting and revenue recognition experience preferred. Strong knowledge of GAAP and fund accounting. NetSuite (or similar ERP) and OneSite (or similar property management software) preferred. Advanced Excel skills; proficient with Microsoft Office. Benefits Health insurance with 4‑plan options. Tuition Reimbursement Program. 403(b) retirement plan with employer matched savings. Dental and Vision insurance. Medical and Childcare Flexible Spending (FSA). Health Savings Account. PTO and 12 Paid Holidays. Opportunity to make a positive impact on individuals & the community. About Lutheran Social Services Lutheran Social Services of Central Ohio serves thousands of people in 27 Ohio counties by addressing the four core societal issues of food, shelter, safety, and healing. Through services such as food pantries, housing, supportive services, homeless shelters, domestic violence services, senior living, health care, affordable housing communities, and others, LSS uplifts families and strengthens communities. Lutheran Social Services of Central Ohio is committed to being an equal opportunity employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr Lutheran Social Services of Central Ohio