Description

Do you want to use your expertise to help realize our mission of transforming lives and communities through affordable homeownership in the Omaha area? Habitat for Humanity is one of the most well-known and highly-respected nonprofits in the world. Working as a Sr. Accountant at Habitat for Humanity of Omaha, you’ll be part of one of the largest Habitat affiliates in the country.

Requirements

Position Overview

• The Sr. Accountant will act as our accounting champion by leading critical accounting processes in both general and financial accounting along with helping issue biweekly payroll
• The Sr. Accountant will have oversight of all accounting controls including enforcing financial policies, report preparation, and essential support with the annual audit
• This is a key operational role that will work closely with the Controller and CFO on a daily basis
• Not only will this person will be a chief resource for the Leadership Team; they will also interface with key members, volunteers, and customers regarding a variety of financial matters

What You'll Do

• Carry out General Accounting functions for Operating and Restricted Funds; fulfill journal entries, file tax reports, A/R, and conduct account inspections
• Guarantees adherence to internal controls along with advancing policy and procedure improvements 
• Oversee Financial Reporting including the preparation and management of accounting records and financial reports per reporting schedule 
• Contributes to the annual budget process by preparing a variety of budget reports including; departments, grant, and funding budget reports 
• Aids with the annual audit preparation

Requirements

• Accounting Degree 
• Experienced utilizing Excel and he Sage Financial Software
• Exceptional interpersonal skills
• Skilled in verbal presentations and written communications 
• Competent in managing several projects concurrently in a fast-moving environment 
• Top-notch organizational and analytical skills are a must 

Certifications

• CPA and CPP a plus 

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY POLICY 

Habitat for Humanity of Omaha (Habitat Omaha) actively recruits, employs, trains, compensates employees regardless of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, gender, national origin, age, disability, genetics or veteran status. In addition to federal law requirements, Habitat Omaha complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including workplace harassment.

At Habitat Omaha, we have a clear vision to be the place where a diverse mix of talented people want to come, to stay, and to do their best work. Our vision is to see a world where everyone has a safe, affordable place to live, and we know our company runs on the hard work and dedication of our passionate and creative employees. Our dedication to promoting diversity, multiculturalism and inclusion is clearly reflected in the work that we do externally in the community, as well as internally with our employment practices