Housing Forward · 8 hours ago
Financial Accountant
Dallas, Texas, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$66K/yr - $77K/yr
3+ years expHousing Forward, formally known as Metro Dallas Homeless Alliance (MDHA), is dedicated to transforming the experience of homelessness in Dallas and Collin Counties. They are seeking a detail-oriented Financial Accountant to manage financial systems, ensure compliance with regulations, and assist with budgeting and auditing processes.
Association
Responsibilities
Assist with ensuring expenditures is in accordance with federal and state program requirements, general statutes, and generally accepted accounting principles and standards
Assist with the preparation of monthly grant and contract reimbursement requests in accordance with funding agency requirements including coordination and review of time sheets or activity logs, of non-labor internal charges, and of subcontractor reimbursement requests
Analyze and review supporting documentation to ensure allocability and allowability of expenses to comply with applicable Federal and State regulations and grant or contract requirements including documentation from subcontractors in support of periodic reimbursement requests
Record revenue from foundations, grants and privately raised contributions
Reconcile revenue and expenses between reimbursement requests and general ledger
Assist with the review of budget to actual expenses to assist in monitoring the status of expenditures for over/under spending
Review, reconcile and record employee benefit expenditures into accounting system
Process bank reconciliations
Reconcile balance sheet accounts
Assist with recording fixed assets and managing fixed assets schedule
Work collaboratively with team members to ensure employee expense reimbursement requests are recorded in a timely manner and are in compliance with internal policies
Ensure appropriate policies and procedures, and processes with respect to financial transactions are followed
Monitor and record expenditures and receipts ensuring timely, effective and accurate record keeping
Provide financial, administrative, and clerical support for the company
Assist the VP, Finance and Operations in maintaining the financial/reporting systems
Assists with planning, organizing and directing the activities of the preparation of the departmental budgets to achieve deadlines
Review departmental financial activities for purposes of promoting more efficient operations
Perform month-end and year-end procedures including but not limited to preparing month-end reconciliation and year-end working papers for monthly financial reports, monthly closing and the organization’s annual audit and ad-hoc monitoring
Coordinate and assist the external auditors during their audit fieldwork. Assist to ensure all audited financial statement deadlines are met per the organization’s reporting requirements
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Three (3) years, or more, of experience in budget preparation, finance, accounting or a closely related field
Teamwork oriented
Must be detail-oriented and able to follow through independently
Able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
Ability to make routine judgements and decisions
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Effective communication skills, both written and verbal
Knowledge of basic accounting principles and relevant accounting experience preferred
Must have reliable transportation, valid state issued driver's license and car insurance
Experience with Microsoft Office, especially Excel
Must be flexible to work at different sites as scheduled
Limited requirements, must be able to maintain files and lift objects that weigh up to 25 lbs
Preferred
Bachelor's degree is preferred
Strong understanding of GAAP, allocation methodologies, and government billing
Advanced proficiency in Excel, QuickBooks, and payroll systems (PayCor experience preferred)
Keen eye for detail, accuracy, and completeness of financial data
Strong analytic skills to interpret financial data, trends, and provide insight to CFO and Leadership
Ability to align internal operations to advance All Neighbors Coalition racial equity goals, and a passion for our mission and a commitment to making a difference in the lives of others
Benefits
Employer matched 401k retirement
Medical/Dental/Vision insurance options available with employer assistance
Employee Assistance Program
Employer paid short- and long-term disability insurance.
Basic life insurance
Company
Housing Forward
Housing Forward is committed to a single purpose— ending homelessness in our community.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Joli Robinson
Chief Executive Officer
Mike Faenza
President & CEO
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