Job Description
CHN HOUSING PARTNERS Staff Accountant 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.
Please click here to learn more about our Core Values and how they drive our mission and define who we are. 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 Staff Accountant is responsible for posting and reconciling the day-to-day financial activities related to an assigned general ledger.
In this role, the Staff Accountant will gather, document and analyze information to support general ledger balances and in turn support the preparation of periodic financial reporting and audit preparation.
A comprehensive list of essential duties and responsibilities can be found below.
The rate of pay for this position is $55,000 per year ($26.44 per hour, FLSA Non-Exempt). Essential Duties & Responsibilities: - Record monthly journal entries for various assigned ledgers that include but are not limited to income, inventory, prepaid expense, cost allocations, and depreciation and amortization.
- Prepare month end reconciliations for various assigned ledgers and assist in investigating and explaining any budget to actual variance greater than 10%.
- Prepare invoices with applicable documentation as needed for lines of business
- Process cash receipts for various assigned ledgers. This may include making bank deposits and entering journal entries for cash receipts.
- Prepare weekly cash balance and cash disbursements reports.
- Assist in preparation for the year end independent audits. This includes preparing work papers and supplemental schedules and at times collecting account documentation for various assigned ledgers. It may also include documenting internal controls and describing various accounting policies and procedures.
- Other duties and special projects as assigned
Education and Work Experience Requirements: Required: Education: - Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field
Experience: - 1+ years of experience in accounting or finance, recent graduate may be acceptable
Skills: - Analytical thinker and problem solver
- High degree of professionalism and discretion when working with confidential information
- Strong understanding of accounting principles
- Proficiency with computers, especially MS Office
- Commitment to high level of efficiency and accuracy
- Attention to detail and ability to analyze large amounts of data
Other : - Self-starter with a high level of integrity
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
Working Conditions and/or Physical Requirements: - Ability to perform essential job functions consistent with ADA, FMLA, and other standards.
- Regular and punctual attendance consistent with ADA, FMLA, and other 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.
M/F/V/D/EOE
Job Tags
Hourly pay, Holiday work, Permanent employment, Work experience placement,