What are the responsibilities and job description for the PT Staff Accountant in our Bend, OR office position at Foundation for Affordable Housing?
Job Description
FFAH Family of Nonprofits, Inc., ("FFAH") is a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) public benefit nonprofit corporation. Our mission is to ease the burden of State, County, and Local Housing Authorities through the construction, acquisition, and operation of low-income family and senior housing. We use our years of hard-won experience to make the process as straightforward as possible. By focusing on the profitability and sustainability of each of our projects, we have been able to build safe and comfortable housing for those who need it most.
Staff Accountant
The Staff Accountant will report to the Controller. The Staff Accountant will be primarily responsible for the accounting functions of a nonprofit in the low-income senior and family housing industry.
Responsibilities:
- Prepares and maintains accounting records, including, general accounting, accounts payables, accounts receivable, revenue, and expenses;
- Assists in the monthly, quarterly and annual close process, including, account reconciliation and preparation of financial statements;
- Prepare bank reconciliations, credit card reconciliations, check deposits, etc.;
- Assist with external audits and tax reporting;
- Assist in the processing of payroll for FFAH;
- Perform other routine and non-routine functions as assigned by management.
Education & Experience:
- High school degree required;
- Associates or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Business preferred;
- 2 years accounting and/or clerical experience preferred;
- 2 years nonprofit accounting experience preferred.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Can demonstrate knowledge and application of general accounting principles, standards and concepts;
- Must be highly organized;
- Effective interpersonal and teamwork skills;
- Must have solid analytical, reasoning, and communication skills;
- Ability to pay attention to detail and maintain confidentiality;
- Experience utilizing the functions of QuickBooks or other accounting software;
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook;
- Ability to work across multiple entities/databases, including intercompany transactions;
- Ability to analyze and independently solve fundamental accounting problems;
- Ability to work in a small office environment.
Salary and Benefits:
- Commensurate with experience
- Generous 401(k) contribution from employer
- Generous PTO
Job Type: Part-time (20-25 hours)
Satisfactory completion of background screen.