What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accountant - Property Operations position at Mutual Housing?
Join Mutual Housing California’s Mission to Build Equitable Communities! Are you passionate about affordable housing and empowering communities? Do you believe in creating vibrant, inclusive neighborhoods where everyone can thrive? Mutual Housing California is seeking dedicated professionals to join our innovative team and advance our mission of developing, managing, and supporting sustainable affordable housing where residents are partners in creating equitable communities. Our team is our strength! When you join Mutual Housing California you will be surrounded by Property Management professionals who are an experienced force for revitalizing low-income communities by strengthening neighborhood assets and developing community leadership. About Mutual Housing At Mutual Housing California, we are driven by a powerful mission: to develop and manage sustainable affordable housing that strengthens neighborhood assets and empowers resident leaders. Founded with the vision of revitalizing low-income communities, we are a locally controlled nonprofit committed to addressing historic inequities by creating high-quality, affordable housing in safe, healthy neighborhoods. Our residents are at the heart of everything we do, partnering with us to build thriving, equitable communities. We look forward to meeting you! If you’re inspired to join a mission-driven team dedicated to affordable housing and community empowerment, we want to hear from you! Together, let’s create sustainable, affordable housing where residents and communities thrive! Our compensation and benefits show how much we value our team. Medical, Dental, Vision, & Employee Assistant Program: Kaiser plan fully covered for Employee and dependentsOptional Life, Long Term Disability, Critical Illness, Identity Theft Protection and Accident InsuranceGenerous paid time off, including 16 paid holidays which includes the week between Christmas and New Years2 Floating Holidays (16 hours)401K Plan with company match up to 6%Position: Accountant – Property OperationsLocation: Sacramento, CA (Hybrid)Schedule: Full Time, Non-Exempt, Monday – Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (flexible)Compensation: $28.00 - $31.00 per hour depending on experience Job Summary:Mutual Housing California is seeking a detail‑oriented Property Accountant to support the financial health of our affordable housing communities. This role is ideal for someone with foundational accounting experience who’s ready to take ownership of a portfolio of 10–15 properties—with strong training, structure, and support from an experienced accounting team.You’ll handle full‑cycle property accounting, monthly close, financial reporting, and fixed asset accounting while collaborating closely with Property Operations, Asset Management, and the broader accounting team. If you’re looking for meaningful work, professional growth, and a mission‑driven environment, we’d love to meet you.Responsibilities: Perform full‑cycle property accounting and monthly close.Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and GAAP‑compliant financial statements.Review general ledger activity and automated payments (utilities, services, debt service).Maintain fixed asset schedules, capitalization, and depreciation.Prepare reconciliations, schedules, and variance analyses in Excel.Support audits and maintain organized, auditable workpapers.Collaborate with Property Operations, Asset Management, and accounting teams.Participate in onboarding, training, and ongoing development.Qualifications: Associate’s or bachelor’s in accounting, Finance, Business, or related field (preferred, not required).Coursework, internships, volunteer experience, or transferable skills welcome.Experience with accounting systems or financial software is a plus.Strong Excel skills (formulas, pivot tables, reconciliations).Understanding of basic accounting principles and month‑end close.Ability to manage deadlines across multiple properties.High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.Clear communication and willingness to ask questions.Alignment with Mutual Housing California’s mission and values.Must pass criminal background screening, including education verification and DMV check.**NO CALLS FROM STAFFING AGENCIES OR RECRUITERS PLEASE** Powered by JazzHRpdve6Fzy4F
Salary : $28 - $31