Low Income Housing Institute (LIHI) · 2 months ago
Accountant II
Seattle, WA, US
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$34.88/hr - $47.82/hr
2+ years expThe Low Income Housing Institute (LIHI) is a leading nonprofit organization focused on providing low-income housing and innovative solutions to homelessness. The Senior Accountant will perform finance and accounting functions for LIHI, including reconciliations, financial statement preparation, and assisting with annual budgets.
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Responsibilities
Reconcile balance sheet accounts and ad hoc reconciliations
Process journal entries and accruals
Process month-end and year-end closing
Financial Statements preparation
Assist with annual budgets
AP processing and knowledge of cash requirements
AR/cash receipts processing and reconciliation of rent rolls
Prepare schedules on monthly, quarterly, annual basis and organize audit work papers
Understand Grants and Contracts for the projects
Actively contribute information to streamline procedures
Manage flow of paperwork in department
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 2 years experience as a staff accountant with a Bachelor Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or other related fields. Experience may be substituted
Excellent written and verbal communication skills required
Advanced knowledge of Excel and Word required
Must pass criminal background check and drug screen
Preferred
The ideal Senior Accountant candidate is one who has previous accounting experience in AP, AR, month end closing, financial analysis, reconciliation, variance analysis, budgets, forecasting, and quarterly reporting
Experience with accounting systems and property management systems preferred
Experience in real estate, construction, property management, or nonprofit accounting preferred
Excellent organizational skills. Ability to learn quickly, work well under pressure and meet deadlines
Flexible and willing to work evenings/weekends during busy times. Ability to teach other staff members. Must be a motivated a team player
Self-starter with good problem solving skills and ability to interact and communicate positively and successfully with all levels of the organization
Ability to interact with senior management
Benefits
Generous vacation and sick leave
10 paid holidays and 1 floating holiday
Employer-Paid Medical, Dental, and Vision (with HRA, HSA & FSA options)
Employer-Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
401k offered for unionized employees (through OPEIU8)
403b offered for non-union employees
Employee Assistance Program
Travel Assistance Program
Aflac offered for all employees.
Company
Low Income Housing Institute (LIHI)
The Low Income Housing Institute develops, owns and operates housing for the benefit of low-income, homeless and formerly homeless people in Washington State; advocates for just housing policies at the local and national levels; and administers a range of supportive service programs to assist those we serve in maintaining stable housing and increasing their self-sufficiency.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Jon Grant
Chief Strategy Officer (CSO)
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