Senior Accountant

Beyond Housing exists because home matters. We begin with actual houses and housing preservation, focusing on quality and stability to give people a place to start. However, there is more to a home than the house ~ home is about the life that happens in and around the house, as well as the life that fuels and draws out the best of the people within it. That life, in turn, is shaped by the community, its influences, its structures, and the people and dynamics that define it.

Position The Senior Accountant is an important member of the Beyond Housing accounting team.   The ideal candidate is a self-starter with a broad knowledge of accounting standards and operations along with a focus on problem-solving, strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Process periodic bank account activity and prepare the accompanying cash report
• Process wire transfers
• Perform accounting duties for Beyond Housing and related entities, including operations journal entries, monthly closing entries
• Perform quarterly compliance reporting duties for regulated entities such as low-income housing partnerships
• Create annual budgets for low-income housing partnerships
• Perform analysis and reconciliation of assigned general ledger accounts
• Cross-train and provide backup support for key processes including accounts payable and payroll as needed
• Assist Controller with preparation for and coordination of the annual audit process
• Perform other duties and assist Controller as needed

Personal Qualities: 

• Collaborative -- A dynamic personality that is collaboratively minded, can recognize and identify strengths, seek consensus around mutual goals, and build meaningful relationships.
• Creative and Curious -- A systems-thinker and builder, who is not afraid to be innovative in designing solutions and has skills in articulating these ideas and concepts.
• Methodical -- Strong analytical, systems, and problem-solving skills to evaluate performance, prepare reports, and recommend/implement solutions using independent judgment. Ability to move from concepts to action through strong program design and evaluation.
• Reliable -- Leadership skills that reflect and value a team approach, demonstrate integrity, effectiveness, efficiency, and the ability to deliver high-quality service. Highly capable of handling multiple tasks, projects, and timelines. Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Trusted -- Ability to work with residents, partners, and staff of diversified backgrounds with a positive, optimistic, solutions-oriented attitude. Shares a deep respect for the community, its stakeholders, and the residents that we serve.
• Driven -- Passion for the work and an interest in continuous learning and improvement