Associate Accountant

Position Summary:

The Accounting Associate is responsible for performing a full range of traditional accounting duties as well as grant accounting tasks. This position will be responsible for recordkeeping and accounting related to various federal, state, and private grant funds. The Accounting Associate has primary responsibility for Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable entry.

Position Responsibilities:

· Abandoned Property reporting

· Accounts Payable entry and reconciliations

· Process and mail all checks to vendors

· Enter Credit Card transactions into the accounting system

· Prepare monthly journal entries

· Assist in month-end close process and financial reporting

· Assist with payroll

· Prepare analyses and schedules assigned for the annual financial audit

· Enter daily payments received

· Fixed Asset tracking

· Updating documentation of procedures related to duties assigned

· Other duties as assigned

Position Requirements:

· Educational background can be diverse; however, a degree in a related field or a minimum of three (3) years of relevant work experience preferred

· Experience working or volunteering in nonprofit or government settings addressing housing or other social services preferred

· Lived experience with homelessness preferred

· Veterans and/or experience working with Veterans preferred

· Must be eligible to work within the U.S. and provide supporting documentation

· Must pass a Level II background check

· Must pass a federal-level drug screen; possession of a medical marijuana card is currently not acceptable under federal law

· Must have a clean 3-year driving history

· Must provide proof of auto insurance, have a valid driver’s license, and a registered vehicle without known issues or faults to complete essential job functions

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

· Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, Access, Word)

· Strong work ethic, flexibility and ability to multi-task as needed

· Must be detail oriented and possess analytical ability

· Ability to prioritize multiple assignments and projects, mobilize efforts toward completion, and deliver with a high degree of quality on a consistent basis

· Demonstrate the ability to think critically and evaluate procedures and make recommendations that are appropriate for improving productivity

· Ability to work collaboratively with staff

Physical Demands:

· Periods of walking, standing, or sitting in an office or field environment for service provision

· Limited physical effort required; however, the employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds

· Ability to operate a motor vehicle

Non-traditional candidates are welcome to apply. Candidates who are current clients or have received services within the past 90 days are not eligible for consideration. Former staff eligible for rehire must wait at least 90 days from their termination date before reapplying. Changing Homelessness, Inc. does not discriminate in any personnel action on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, or any other status protected by applicable law. Changing Homelessness, Inc. is an E-Verify participant.

Pay: $45,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $45,000 - $55,000