Staff Accountant | Remote | WFH

Job description
### About Us:

We are a nonprofit organization dedicated to delivering green upgrades to multifamily affordable housing properties. Our mission is to address the crises of affordable housing, climate change, and social equity by driving impactful actions. Our goals by 2026 include reducing utility costs for low- and moderate-income households by $270 million, cutting carbon emissions by 1.5 million tons, creating 2,000 sustainable jobs, and investing over $100 million in local communities.

### Our Work Environment:

We offer a collaborative, entrepreneurial, and fast-paced environment that values inclusivity and work/life balance. Our team members enjoy established career paths for certain positions, opportunities to job shadow, flexible schedules, and robust onboarding. Above all, we share a passion for our mission.

### Position Overview:

As a Staff Accountant, you will support the Controller with various accounting functions. Your responsibilities will include managing construction and grant project accounting (accounts payable, accounts receivable, ledgers), payroll, account analysis, variance analysis, and monthly reporting. You will also play a key role in monitoring financial performance and ensuring the accuracy of financial data.

### Requirements:

Must-Have Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field
• Familiarity with ERP systems, preferably Sage Intacct
• 3+ years of accounting experience in a similar role, covering AP, AR, ledgers, payroll, account analysis, KPI variance analysis, and monthly reporting

Preferred Qualifications
• Experience with construction-related accounting functions
• Previous experience in a nonprofit accounting role
• Proficiency in M365 (Office, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Exceptional organizational, communication, problem-solving, research, and follow-up skills

### Key Responsibilities:
• Collaborate with team members to monitor project/grant financial status, including the allocation of personnel and costs for payroll processing
• Prepare monthly reports with budget-to-actual analysis and identify risks or opportunities, along with special analyses as required
• Contribute to monthly and year-end close processes, including preparing entries, reconciliations, workpapers, financial statements, and analyses
• Design and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and adapt to external changes, including defining roles, establishing procedures, leveraging technology, and creating process swim lane analysis

### Goals:
• Maintain awareness of deadlines
• Review and improve accounting practices for efficiency, accountability, and management
• Execute month-end closing schedules
• Develop improved reporting methods and information dissemination throughout the organization
• Develop KPI variance analysis and reporting

### Benefits:
• Company-sponsored health, dental, and life insurance at no cost to the employee (charges apply for spouse and family coverage)
• Available vision and short-term disability insurance
• 403b retirement savings plan available from day one
• Unlimited PTO plan

We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff and honoring your unique experiences, perspectives, and identity. Our inclusive, equitable, and welcoming work environment ensures respect and opportunity for all, regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, ****** orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran, or disabled status. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer!

Employment Type: Full-Time