What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Specialist position at CAHEC Properties Corporation?
At CAHEC Properties we envision maintaining a portfolio of sustainable communities, offering affordable housing and life-changing opportunities to each resident. We foster a team environment. You can expect to work in a challenging, constantly changing environment
that promotes personal growth and professional development in your career field. We offer a competitive benefits package including paid time off, paid holidays, medical insurance with a generous employer contribution, dental, vision, employer-paid life insurance and a 401(k) plan with an employer match of up to 6% of your deferrals.
Our portfolio footprint spans throughout Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia. We would like you to consider joining a team that provides training, mentoring, recognition, reward, and challenge.
Hiring - Accounting Specialist
Schedule Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location Columbia, SC - Hybrid after 6 months of employment Role and
Responsibilities
(45%) 1.0 Accounting
- Using Sage, track income and expenses of CAHEC Development, CAHEC MM, CAHEC Preservation, and CAHEC Properties Corporation.
- Collect and submit invoices for CAHEC Properties Corporation and its’ affiliates to Senior Vice President or Director, Development for approval.
- Process accounts payable and accounts receivable in Sage and Yardi.
- Prepare of monthly financial statements in Sage for review by Senior Vice President and Director, Development.
(30%)2.0 Development
- Review state agency Qualified Application Plans and Manuals.
- Assist with third-party reports to include providing due diligence documentation and reviewing draft reports.
- Work with Operations Manager to assist in application preparation. (25%)3.0 Construction Monitoring and Project Completion
- Collaborate with the Development Finance Manager to assist in preparing monthly draw submissions for equity investors and lenders.
- Prepare development draw invoices for approval and payment including verification of vendor information and processing in Yardi.
- Distribute draw proceeds to approved payees.
- Perform other related duties as requested or assigned.
Qualifications and Education Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in planning, real estate, math, finance, business, accounting, or economics or related field; or an equivalent combination of education and comparable work experience.
Preferred Skills
Proven ability to demonstrate advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
Basic knowledge of accounting principles to review budgets and financials and process accounts payable.
Knowledge of the LIHTC Program and USDA 515, 521 and 538 programs.
Proven ability to manage multiple, concurrent priorities and easily adapt to constantly
changing priorities to meet established timetables.
Proven ability to listen and understand issues being presented, and to think analytically to develop and recommend effective creative solutions.
Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written),
particularly for obtaining, organizing, and accurately conveying information pertaining to portfolio and property performance.
Work with an overall methodology consistent with CAHEC’s principles of integrity and social responsibility and values of quality, customer service, leadership, innovation, personal development, and fun.
CAHEC Properties Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, mental or physical disability, pregnancy, military or veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by state or federal law. This policy also prohibits employees from harassing any other employees for any reason including, but not limited to, race, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disabled status.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $45,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) 6% Match
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $45,000 - $55,000