Accountant I

Description

About Us: Homewise, Inc. is a dynamic nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering individuals and families through homeownership. We believe in creating positive change and are committed to excellence in all that we do. Join our team and contribute to our mission of building stronger communities.

Why Join Us? At Homewise, Inc., we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and supportive work environment. You will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact, grow your career, and work alongside passionate professionals. If you are driven, goal-oriented, and ready to contribute to positive change, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Position Mission: As an Accountant I, you will play a crucial role in supporting our accounting team by managing accounts payable and receivables processes. Your expertise will ensure accurate and timely payment processing, maintenance of financial records, and contribution to various financial projects. This position requires proficiency in accounting principles and effective collaboration with internal departments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the accounts payable process, ensuring accurate and timely processing of payments.
• Record all cash disbursements promptly and accurately within the Accounting Software.
• Contribute to departmental projects, including the New Markets Tax Credit Program and other grant awards.
• Code payables to appropriate funds, departments, and accounts.
• Enter general journal entries with adequate documentation.
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger account balances.
• Review the work of others and provide departmental support as needed.
• Analyze accounting records, including financial statements, for completeness and accuracy.
• Perform monthly financial analyses, including balance sheet and income statement reviews.
• Assist with audits and other financial reviews.
• Collaborate with the CFO, Controller, and other team members on fiscal strategies.
• Work closely with internal departments to ensure best practices in customer service.
• Utilize relevant database systems and electronic tools to provide efficient service.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations, policies, and procedures.

Expected Outcomes:

• Effectively manage accounts payable, ensuring timely updates for vendor information.
• Provide clear and accurate assessments of accounts payables.
• Ensure timely submission and recording of payables.
• Demonstrate proficiency in accounting practices and GAAP principles.
• Develop efficient systems for financial record maintenance and vendor management.
• Manage projects to produce informative and accurate financial reports.

Requirements

Competencies:

• Technical capacity. Must understand Homewise’s nonprofit financial business model and the applicable accounting policies and practices for bank accounts, short- and long-term investments, loans, mortgages, mortgage-backed securities, real estate development, grants management, and standard accounts.
• Intentional in choices and actions with a focus on where one can maximize influence and ability to create positive change.
• Focus on goals and embrace accountability to achieve meaningful results.
• Grapple to understand a problem and its underlying causes before finding solutions and learn from both successes and failures.
• Customer service. Extremely responsive to internal and external customer requests, exceeding customers’ expectations. Abides by Homewise, Inc. Customer Service Standards.
• Listening skills. Listens to understand others’ viewpoints. Anticipates customer needs and offers innovative solutions.
• Communication skills. Able to clearly present issues – both orally and written.
• Flexibility and adaptability. Adjusts quickly to changing priorities and conditions. Copes effectively with complexity and change.
• Computer skills. Competence in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, Windows, and other software applications as appropriate.
• Work independently—ability to work independently with little or no supervision.
• High standards. Expect personal performance to be nothing short of the best.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, finance, economics, mathematics, or a related field (or four years equivalent work experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree in addition to the minimum years of work experience required).
• 1 years of financial / accounting/audit or related work experience in a financial institution, mortgage company, or the equivalent mix of post-bachelor’s education and experience.
• Experience using Bill.com is a plus.

Work Schedule

• Ability to travel as needed.
• Availability to work flexible hours, including evenings or weekends, as needed.
• This is a hybrid role with at least three days spent in the office in conjunction with remote office work.

Physical Requirements.

• This is largely a sedentary role.
• Must be able to lift objects up to 20 pounds occasionally.