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Senior Accountant – Nonprofit
We are a growing non-profit organization based in Cleveland, Ohio that offers its employees a comprehensive benefits package, opportunities to grow within the organization, and the ability to improve the communities we serve.
CHN Housing Partners: CHN is a highly seasoned, nonprofit affordable housing developer, housing service provider and residential mortgage lender that works with its partners to solve major housing challenges for low-income people and under-served communities. Through our partnerships we have developed over 7,000 affordable homes, and each year serve over 60,000 families through a wide array of housing services.
We work in Ohio and neighboring states, including Michigan, to preserve and expand affordable housing, and build equitable communities. By investing in affordable housing, we are investing in families, communities, and the economy. We are investing in the power of the permanent address.
CHN offers the following benefits to its employees: Medical (including dental and vision options), Vacation, Personal and Sick Leave; Paid Maternity/Paternity/Adoption Leave; Paid Holidays; Life Insurance; 401K Plan, and Tuition Reimbursement.
Position Summary: The Senior Accountant – Nonprofit will manage the daily general ledger accounting activity as well as periodic reconciliations, monthly grant draw requests and reporting for multiple funds and programs.
A comprehensive list of essential duties and responsibilities can be found below.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Process the daily activities of the accounting department and ensuring that all program month-end, and year-end reconciliations are completed accurately and on time
- Manage financial status of multiple program grants. This includes preparing monthly draw requests and funding reports plus tracking grant spending and cash flow.
- Analyze financial data and create reports for management, stakeholders, and external parties, such as funders or lenders
- General Ledger reconciliation responsibilities for multiple funds and programs
- Prepare work papers and audit schedules for the annual audit and various program audits
- Assist other departments with periodic requests for financial data
- Keep informed about the latest developments in the finance industry and ensure that all accounting processes align with GAAP and the protocols as outlined in the accounting procedures manual
- Maintain records and reports required by partners and funders as assigned
- Other duties as assigned
Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:
Required:
Education:
- BA/BS in accounting
Experience:
- Three to five years of accounting experience with a focus on account reconciliation and program analysis
Skills:
- Strong organizational skills that reflect ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly with excellent attention to detail
- Demonstrates proactive approach to problem solving with strong decision-making capability
- Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion, be adaptable to various competing demands and demonstrate the highest level of customer service and response
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with stakeholders, including internal and external partners
- Highly resourceful team-player, with the ability to be effective independently, prioritize conflicting needs; handle matters expeditiously, proactively, and follow-through on projects to successful completion, often with deadline pressures.
- Proficiency with computers, especially bookkeeping software, and MS Office
- Strong understanding of accounting principles
Preferred:
- Three to five years of federal grant compliance and reporting experience
- CPA
Critical Competencies:
- Detail oriented, efficient, and accurate.
Working Conditions and/or Physical Requirements:
- Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
- Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
Why Should You Apply?
- You want to be part of an organization where the work you do will have a positive and lasting difference in the community.
- Great benefits.
- Opportunities for on-the-job training and/or professional development.
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