Staff Accountant

Department: Admin Reports To: Finance Director Location: Albuquerque, NM

Employment Type: Full-Time, 40/hrs

$23.08-$25.97/hr ($48,006.40-$54,017.60 annually), DOE, plus $1k, if bilingual (Spanish/English), plus benefits

Position Overview

The Staff Accountant supports the financial operations of Greater Albuquerque Habitat for Humanity (GAHH) by ensuring accurate and timely processing of financial transactions in accordance with GAAP and nonprofit accounting standards. This role is responsible for general ledger maintenance, reconciliations, grant and fund tracking, and financial reporting. The Staff Accountant also serves as a backup for payroll processing and plays a supporting role in the implementation and upgrade of the organization's financial database systems.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting/Reporting

• Assist in the implementation, testing and migration process related to the financial system upgrade, including maintaining data accuracy and supporting training as needed.
• Furnishes internal reports, revises and updates reports to be more useful and efficient and furnishes external reports as necessary.
• Accounts receivable – Assist the Finance Director with the general ledger; work with the Family Services Manager in reconciling mortgage principal payments and late fees from the 3rd Party Service Provider; Take ReStore Deposits to the bank daily, and GAHH Deposits as needed; and filing.
• Accounts Payable – Vendor Maintenance; Enter invoices into the accounting system; Process and printing of checks for signature(s), verifies accuracy and prepares it for mailing; and filing of Invoices.
• Track, monitor, and report on grants ensuring accurate allocations and compliance with grant agreements; coordinate with program staff to track grant spending and ensure proper expense coding.
• Review Credit Card Statements (e.g. US Bank and Lowes) for completeness and accuracy of coding; verify if receipts are missing paperwork is attached and signed showing the reason why; verify all Supervisors sign their direct reports statements.
• Assist the Finance Director with the reconciliation of the balance sheet accounts as well as parts of the monthly closing process.
  
  

Payroll

• Serve as the primary backup for processing bi-weekly payroll in Isolved System, ensuring timely and accurate submission and compliance with applicable laws and internal policies.
• Input completed bi-weekly payroll information into the financial database system.
• Within 7-days after completed payroll, complete the Simple IRA calculations and enter the information into the American Funds System.
• Complete Sick Leave Spreadsheets and provide all active staff with a Quarterly Sick Leave Report each Quarter.
  
  

Qualifications

• BA required and/or minimum of 5-years of related work experience in accounting, fund accounting or finance functions in a non-profit or business setting.
• Knowledge of office computer software and accounting or financial database systems – e.g. Quickbooks, Peachtree (Sage 50), Blackbaud, or similar.
• Experience supporting systems upgrades is a plus.
• Intermediate to Advanced knowledge of Excel
• High degree of accuracy, strong attention to detail
• Problem-solving skills: open to new ideas and willingness to investigate alternative solutions to routine and unusual problems.
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task, plan, organize, and implement multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills; able to communicate clearly and concisely to a variety of individuals, must be compassionate and objective when dealing with home buyers or funding sources
• Must possess a valid New Mexico driver's license, auto insurance at or above the minimum levels required by New Mexico law and have daily access to a dependable motor vehicle due to the driving required.
• Must be able to pass comprehensive background check in accordance with local and federal laws.
• Bi-lingual (Spanish) helpful
  
  

Key Competencies

• Creativity and problem-solving
• Collaboration and teamwork
• Time management and prioritization
• Professionalism and adaptability
• Strong interpersonal and presentation skills
• Desire for autonomy and pro-activeness
  
  

ADA/EOE

You will be required to undergo a federal background check in accordance with state and local laws and regulations.