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Urban League of Broward County · 2 months ago

Community and Economic Development Accountant

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$70K/yr - $75K/yr

2+ years exp

Urban League of Broward County is a mission-driven nonprofit focused on economic equity, affordable housing, and small business development. The Community and Economic Development Accountant will manage financial operations, supervise a team, and ensure compliance with accounting standards while supporting various financial initiatives.

CivicTech

Responsibilities

Lead the design, underwriting, and execution of loan products for small businesses, affordable housing, and community development projects

Assist, when necessary, with the day-to-day accounting functions including accounts payable/receivable, and journal entries prep

Maintain accurate financial records and documentation for audits and funder reporting

Ensure compliance with nonprofit accounting standards (GAAP, Uniform Guidance)

Staying abreast of the Organization’s Accounting system, to be a proficient back up to the accounting functions of the parent company

Responsible for staff management, training & development, and performance management of goals that are established with staff; performance reviews are within the time frames established in policy and procedures

Oversee monitoring of loan fund performance and regulatory compliance

Oversee tracking of housing development budgets, proformas, capital projects, and facilities operations

Coordinate to ensure accurate financial documentation for loan applications and disbursements

Track restricted and unrestricted funds, ensuring proper allocation and reporting

Assist with financial reporting for federal, state, and philanthropic grants

Support financial tracking for housing development projects, including predevelopment, construction, and post-completion phases

Monitor cost allocations and ensure compliance with funder requirements

Maintain records of loan transactions and assist with compliance reporting for small business lending programs

Collaborate with lending and underwriting staff to ensure financial accuracy and transparency

Assist with annual audit preparation and respond to auditor requests

Support budget development and variance analysis

Qualification

Accounting experienceHousing development financeSmall business lendingNonprofit financial principlesGrant complianceAccounting softwareLeadership skillsComputer literacyInterpersonal skillsOrganizational skillsPresentation skillsResults-orientedFlexibility