Accounting Assistant

Dominium is helping tackle the affordable housing crisis – and we’re looking for motivated candidates to join our team and advance our mission. With offices in Atlanta, Dallas, Phoenix and Minneapolis, Dominium is one of the nation’s most respected and innovative affordable housing development and management companies. We create quality, affordable homes and engage with our residents to foster a strong sense of community and connection.

Join us in making a difference in people’s lives every day at a company where you can challenge yourself to develop both personally and professionally.

POSITION SUMMARY:  

The Accounting Assistant serves as the primary administrative and operational coordinator for the accounting department. This role functions as the central point of contact for the reporting email inbox, ensuring the proactive organization and efficient routing of inquiries to relevant stakeholders. Key responsibilities include managing the timely delivery of monthly and quarterly financial reports, administering Adobe Workfront workflows, and providing essential support to the Property Accounting and Replacement Reserve teams. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Coordinates the preparation and organization of monthly and quarterly financial reporting packages to ensure timely and accurate submissions.
2. Maintains a structured and auditable electronic filing system for all reporting periods to preserve reporting integrity and support efficient document retrieval.
3. Executes assigned monthly reporting requirements with a high degree of accuracy while consistently meeting established deadlines.
4. Reviews reporting deliverables to ensure completeness, compliance, and alignment with organizational standards.
5. Monitors and manages the central reporting email inbox, providing professional and timely responses to internal and external inquiries.
6. Prioritizes urgent reporting communications and route requests to appropriate departments to support seamless cross-functional workflows.
7. Configures, updates, and maintains reporting requirements within Adobe Workfront to ensure system accuracy and operational efficiency.
8. Audits reporting tasks within the system to verify due dates, submission contacts, and required compliance documentation are current and accurate.
9. Creates, launch, and maintain annual recurring reporting tasks and projects to support organizational reporting cycles.
10. Provides operational support to Property Accounting by retrieving bank statements, assisting with journal entries, and supporting audit preparation efforts.
11. Provides administrative support for the Property Accounting Team and the Dallas Corporate office by processing mail items, depositing checks, and scanning paper statements, and other support as needed.
12. Serves as backup support for the Replacement Reserve Team by compiling receipts, invoices, and documentation for reserve package preparation.
13. Other duties as assigned by manager.

QUALIFICATIONS: (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education, Training and Experience.)

• Associate’s degree in Accounting, Business, or related field preferred; equivalent relevant experience considered.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact effectively at all organizational levels.
• Sound judgment with strong problem-solving abilities.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Accurate and efficient 10-key data entry skills.

About Us: Dominium is a purpose-driven leader in affordable housing. We operate in approximately 20 states, supported by a team of over 1,300 dedicated employees. For more than 50 years, we have delivered excellence in the development and management of affordable housing communities across the United States. Dominium’s values – EDGE: Entrepreneurial Innovation, Developing People, Growth Mindset and Execution – guide us in fulfilling our Purpose: to provide quality, affordable housing that builds Enduring Value for our residents, employees, communities and financial partners. We believe housing provides dignity, and our work has a positive, lasting impact on the lives of individuals and families – often for generations. Our properties last for decades, leaving a lasting impact in the communities where they are located.

We offer a competitive salary, an incentive bonus program, training and development programs, career growth and community volunteer and outreach programs. We also provide a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees, including Basic Life and AD&D; Employee, Spouse and Child Supplemental Life and AD&D; and Short and Long-Term Disability insurance. We also offer Medical, Dental and Vision coverage, with optional Health Savings Accounts, as well as Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts. We offer Voluntary Benefits (Accident, Critical Illness, Whole Life) and an Employee Assistance Program. Additionally, you have access to a 401(K) plan, Health and Financial Wellness Programs, Paid Time Off including Paid Holidays and Floating Holidays, Paid Parental Leave, Education Reimbursement, Employee Recognition and the Dominium Employee Emergency Fund.

Dominium is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees. Dominium prohibits employment discrimination on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), pregnancy, marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, membership or activity in local commission, veteran status, military status, age, genetic information, union membership, use of lawful consumable products, or any other category protected by applicable state or federal law.