Staff Accountant

Summary/Objective

Perform general accounting tasks for Housing Assistance Corp and Asclepius Corporation as assigned by the VP of Finance. The Staff Accountant will support the Finance department and organization as a whole with special projects, benefits and payroll functions, and specific initiatives requiring advanced accounting work.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Accounts receivable management
• Monthly rent posting and reconciliation
• Preparation and posting of daily deposits.
• Monthly Bank Statement Reconciliations
• Cash Management
• Monthly invoicing as required to support HAC’s programs
• General Ledger reconciliations
• Accounts Payable and Vendor Setups
• Support the monthly close and audit process
• Cross train in backup positions

Additional Duties

• General office duties including maintaining detailed accounting records
• Be familiar with and incorporate HAC’s Guiding Values into daily job responsibilities.
• Support Company mission and culture.
• Other Finance duties as assigned

Required Skills and Abilities

• Computer proficiency w/ spreadsheets & computerized accounting and ERP systems
• Thorough knowledge of accounting principles
• Knowledge of accounting processes
• Ability to work in a Team environment.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

Education/ Experience

• Bachelor’s degree accounting or related field preferred
• 5 years of finance/accounting experience, preferably in a non-profit environment

Physical requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at

Work Environment

• The functions of this role are conducted in an office and team environment.

Hours of Work

• This role is paid on an salary basis.
• The hours of work for this position are Monday through Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, 35 hours per week.

AAP/EEO Statement

The Housing Assistance Corporation (“HAC”) is committed to a firm policy in favor of equal employment opportunity and will abide by all applicable state and federal regulations by not discriminating against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, religion, color, creed, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability or veteran status. Our commitment to equal employment opportunities shall include employment, upgrading, promotion, demotion, transfer, leaves or other absences from work, layoff, compensation and benefits, selection for training or other education, professional opportunities and conflict resolution.

It is also the policy of HAC to take affirmative action to employ and to advance in employment, all persons regardless of their status as woman, minority or individuals with disabilities or protected veterans, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements.

Please inform us of any necessary accommodations required during the application process and/or at any time during employment.

Housing Assistance Corporation promotes compassion and respect to all, empowers individuals to make informed choices and be responsible for their own actions, requires staff to be conscientious stewards of organization resources, encourages and values cooperative efforts at work and in the community and values truthfulness.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.