What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Accountant position at Community Assisted & Supported Living Inc?
Full-time, exempt position starting between $60,000-$70,000 salary. Benefits include 3 weeks PTO (prorated); 10 holidays; Medical, dental; vision, life and other insurances available; 401K with matching.
Job/Task Functions
The Project Accountant is responsible for managing financial activities related to specific projects, including housing developments, grants, and program funding for Community Assisted and Supported Living, Inc. (CASL). This role ensures accurate tracking, reporting, and compliance of financial transactions associated with CASL’s permanent supportive housing initiatives.
Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), the Project Accountant will work closely with the Director of Building and Community Development, project managers, program staff, and external funding agencies to provide financial oversight and support for CASL’s housing projects, grants, and regular activities.
Duties and responsibilities
- Perform a wide variety of accounting and job cost analyses.
- Monitor and maintain accurate financial records for various projects, grants, and other initiatives, ensuring compliance with contract terms.
- Track budget-to-actual expenses for assigned projects and programs. Identity and report variances.
- Prepare journal entries and maintain the general ledger.
- Assist with GL reconciliations.
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports on project activities for grantors and internal staff.
- Allocate costs appropriately across projects, funding sources, and departments.
- Collaborate with program staff to ensure grant expenditure aligns with approved budgets.
- Prepare and submit payment requests/draws with support documentation to funders.
- Monitor and follow up on project-related accounts receivable, including government subsidies and funding reimbursements.
- Assist in developing project budgets, collaborating with project managers and leadership.
- Prepare financial documentation for internal and external audits.
- Ensure compliance with HUD, GAAP, and nonprofit accounting standards.
- Maintain accurate documentation and records for financial reporting purposes.
- Assist the CFO and the Director of Building and Community Development with other projects and other tasks as assigned.
- Must maintain appropriate boundaries in the workplace and to work professionally (ethically), especially regarding confidentiality.
- Check company email while on duty, responding timely, appropriately, and professionally, to communicate internally and externally.
- Interact professionally with residents, co-workers, community partners, and vendors. Must be able to maintain tact and professionalism.
Salary : $60,000 - $70,000
