What are the responsibilities and job description for the Finance Assistant position at HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF IOWA, INC.?
Finance Assistant (Part-Time)
Organization: Habitat for Humanity of Iowa
Location: Altoona, IA
Pay: $22–$24/hour
Hours: Approximately 25 hours per week (may fluctuate)
About the Role:
Join Habitat for Humanity of Iowa as a Financial Assistant supporting the Finance & Operations Manager and Housing Programs Team. This role combines bookkeeping, document processing, and administrative support to help advance affordable housing initiatives.
Ideal Candidate:
The ideal candidate will have experience with financial products (loans), amortization schedules, and general accounting principles. They will be detail oriented and compliance driven. They will have a high level of experience with Excel, including creating excel formulas and spreadsheets.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage day-to-day financial activities: A/P, A/R, bank reconciliations, payroll, and loan schedules
- Process donations and maintain compliance with financial policies
- Assist with financial reports for the Leadership team
- Support housing programs with document preparation and loan processing
- Provide administrative support and contribute to process improvements
Qualifications:
- 2 years of finance/accounting experience
- Strong Excel skills and proficiency in QuickBooks
- Knowledge of GAAP and loan amortization schedules
- Detail-oriented, organized, and able to meet deadlines
- Preferred: Associate’s degree in accounting
- Preferred: Loan processing experience
- Valid driver’s license and ability to pass background checks
Why Join Us?
Be part of a mission-driven team advocating for affordable housing while using your financial expertise to make a lasting impact. Visit our website to view the full job description here: www.iowahabitat.org/ careers-and-service-opportunities
To apply: Email resume and letter of interest to Lisa Houser at info@iowahabitat.org. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Habitat for Humanity of Iowa provides fair and equal employment opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, family status, disability or genetic information, in compliance with federal, state and local law.
Salary : $22 - $24