Piedmont Housing Alliance is a dynamic organization seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our finance team, under the supervision of the Chief Financial Officer. As a Staff Accountant, you will play a critical role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of our financial records, preparing financial statements, and providing analytical support to management.
We are looking for a Staff Accountant who is passionate about accounting and has a strong desire to contribute to the success of our organization. The ideal candidate will have excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Duties
- Implement accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Prepare and review financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.
- Perform month-end close procedures, including account reconciliations, journal entries, and financial statement analysis.
- Conduct financial analysis and provide insights to management on financial performance, trends, and areas for improvement.
- Collaborate with external auditors to ensure compliance with audit requirements and implement audit recommendations.
- Stay up-to-date with changes in accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and industry trends.
- Prepare and process invoices to customers and vendors.
- Prepare and record general ledger journal entries, including reconciliations and analysis of account balances.
- Perform balance sheet reconciliations and account analysis.
- Other duties and responsibilities as needed.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Requires strong level of GAAP accounting and financial statement knowledge
- Strong user of MS Excel including pivot tables and use of formulas. Working knowledge of QuickBooks, Onesite, or similar accounting systems.
- Maintain accurate financial records, including but not limited to, balance sheet and income statement account reconciliations, journal entry support
- Prepare and record general ledger journal entries.
- Manage accounts payable including Coding invoices to proper accounts and entering invoice details into our accounting software, researching discrepancies, vendor maintenance and preparation of 1099s
- Assists with Accounts Receivable and Billing processes as needed
- Analyze financial statements
- Assist with external audit(s)
- Provide additional administrative support to management when required
Qualifications
- Minimum Bachelor’s degree or higher, accounting major preferred.
- Two (2) years of accounting or related financial experience
- Working knowledge in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Share Point\
- Experience working with diverse populations, cultures, and communication styles.
- Proven ability to work with little or no direct supervision on daily basis.
- Ability to organize time efficiently, prioritize tasks and perform tasks in a self-directed manner.
- Willingness and ability to travel.
- Must own or consistently have a vehicle available for use for local and out of area travel as needed.
- Ability to successfully pass a background check and other pre-employment screening.
Physical Requirements
- Able to lift & carry items up to 15lbs.
- Able to sit at a desk comfortably while working on a computer, for extended periods of time.
- Ability to move about the property and throughout residential units; ability to negotiate stairs as needed.
- Must be in good physical condition and have physical capacity to work extra hours when necessary.
- Able to hear and speak to customers in person and/or by phone.
- Able to see and read on computer screen and paper.
- Able to use hands and fingers to operate office equipment such as computer, copier, phone, postage meters, etc.
Pay: From $65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 403(b)
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
