Your next big opportunity starts here! Join the Community Housing Services Agency, Inc. (CHSA) today as a Senior Accountant. This position performs financial management, reconciliation, and reporting of the Agency’s affordable housing programs and related funds. This position ensures accurate accounting of housing activities, compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations, and adherence to internal financial controls.
Community Housing Services Agency, Inc. (CHSA) is a local nonprofit 501(c)(3) housing organization established in 1989 by the City of Savannah in partnership with banking and community leaders to create and retain affordable housing. CHSA also leverage public and private investments to bring housing opportunities to underserved neighborhoods in Chatham County.
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We offer an excellent benefits package to include health, dental and vision, defined contribution plan (457b), life insurance, wellness programs, vacation, sick leave, paid holidays, employee assistance program, home buyers program, tuition reimbursement and more!
Requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or other Business related field; with three to five years of experience in nonprofit and or government accounting; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. One year of supervisory experience in an accounting setting preferred.
Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving history.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
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Knowledge of the principles and practices of nonprofit and governmental accounting.
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Knowledge of nonprofit auditing principles and practices.
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Knowledge of relevant local, state, and federal regulations. Skill in developing short- and long-range plans.
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Skill in establishing priorities and organizing work. Skill in the completion of complex financial audits.
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Skill in the operation of computers and job-related software. Skill in creating and using complex spreadsheets.
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Skill in analyzing complex business systems.
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Skill in management and supervision.
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Skill in public and interpersonal relations. Skill in oral and written communication.
Minimum Standards:
SUPERVISORY CONTROLS: Work is performed under the limited supervision of the Executive Director. The supervisor reviews work through conferences, reports, and observation of department activities.
GUIDELINES: Guidelines include IRS regulations, Georgia Department of Revenue Regulations, Georgia Department of Labor Regulations, and generally accepted accounting principles. These guidelines require judgment, selection, and interpretation in application.
COMPLEXITY: The work consists of varied management and supervisory duties. Requires the application of a variety of procedures, policies and/or precedents, and moderate analytic ability in adapting standard methods to fit facts and conditions. Strict regulations and technological barriers contribute to the complexity of the work.
SCOPE AND EFFECT: The purpose of this position is to assist in directing the operations of the Agency. Daily actions or services affect individual clients/citizens; activity has a moderate impact on specific cases in the service area.
PERSONAL CONTACTS: Outside and inside contacts to carryout organization programs or occasional contacts with officials at higher levels on matters requiring cooperation, explanation, and persuasion, or work requiring enforcement of laws, ordinances, policies, and procedures. Contacts are typically with accountants, bankers, foundations, co-workers, city personnel, and members of the general public.
PURPOSE OF CONTACTS: Contacts are typically to give or exchange information, motivate personnel, provide services, resolve problems, negotiate and settle matters, and justify decisions.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The work is typically performed while sitting at a desk or table, or while intermittently sitting, standing, or stooping. This is sedentary work requiring the exertion of up to 10 pounds of force occasionally.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work is typically performed in an office. Absence of disagreeable conditions.
SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY: Supervision is exercised over subordinate personnel.
