Senior Accountant - Affordable Housing

Job Description

Job Description

Remote role with onsite presence required occasionally

Senior Accountant - Affordable Housing

Full Time | Days | Monday - Friday

Pay: $70,000 - $85,000/year ( B ased on experience)

Lutheran Social Services of Central Ohio is seeking an Affordable Housing Senior Accountant . The ideal candidate will share Our Mission: Creating a better world by serving people in need.

What will I do as a Senior Accountant - Affordable Housing with Lutheran Social Services?

• 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 and maintain supporting schedules/workpapers.
• Review 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.
• 2-5+ years of accounting experience required.
• Affordable housing experience (HUD-regulated programs, Section 8, LIHTC, and/or RAD for PRAC) required.
• NetSuite (or similar ERP) and OneSite (or similar property management software) preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills; proficient with Microsoft Office.

As one of the largest non-for-profits in Central Ohio, we value our employees. Our excellence is based upon team members dedicated to a fulfilling career and committed to the service of others.

Benefits with Lutheran Social Services:

• Health insurance
• 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:

We put our Mission of Service into action. Every day LSS serves thousands of people in 27 Ohio counties by addressing the four core societal issues of food, shelter, safety, and healing . LSS offers Food Pantries, housing and supportive services through homeless shelters, domestic violence services, senior living and health care, affordable housing communities, and other services that uplift families and strengthen communities.

Lutheran Social Services of Central Ohio is committed to being an equal opportunity employer.