Partnership Accountant

If you are looking for a great employment opportunity, Housing Development Corporation MidAtlantic (HDC) is currently seeking a Full Time Partnership Accountant-Corporate Office, Lancaster, PA.

HDC MidAtlantic envisions a world where a safe, welcoming, affordable place to call home is open to everyone. We believe home shouldn’t be an impossible dream; it should be an attainable reality. We are resident advocates, trusted developers, property managers, community partners, and collaborators. We are part of the fabric of our towns and cities, and have been working with our neighbors since 1971 to create real change and meaningful connections. As champions of the greater good, we are committed to advancing equity, we open the door to opportunities, and we build homes that we can all be proud of.

HDC owns and/or manages over 3,000 apartments, providing housing that is safe and affordable to those with lower incomes, focusing on seniors, families, and individuals living with disabilities. Serving nearly 4,000 residents in 55 communities located in urban, suburban, and rural areas across Pennsylvania, Delaware and Maryland, HDC builds hope and opportunity for all residents to reach their full potential by creating, preserving, and strengthening affordable housing communities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The following statements reflect the general duties, responsibilities and competencies considered necessary to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job and should not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements of the position.  HDC may change the specific job duties with or without prior notice based on the needs of the organization.

• Generate monthly, quarterly and annual reports (may include special reports)
• Review, process and approve invoices.
• Coordinate annual budget process and submit to appropriate agencies.
• Establish new accounting books for new communities.
• Closes and files books upon termination.
• Prepare financials for year-end audit.
• Advise new Community Managers related on associated accounting responsibilities.
• Integrate HDC’s racial equity, diversity, and inclusion policy into department decision-making and business practices. 
• Perform construction draws and track costs associated with construction projects.

Quality of Work: Demonstrates commitment to their area of work, capability, and efficiency in completing work, and dedication to providing the highest quality deliverables and services. Takes ownership of their work and understands its impact on residents, partners, and the organization.   Strives for excellence and motivated to give their best.

Teamwork and Collaboration: Able to work with colleagues toward shared goals.  Understands the value of collaboration and teamwork to the success of their role, and willingly shares in responsibility and recognition when contributing to the capacity of the team.  Works effectively and respectfully within and across teams and departments.

Communication: Demonstrates effective and proactive communication skills appropriate to their role; gives and seeks honest, respectful feedback; acts with integrity and empathy; mindful of managing and expressing one’s emotions respectfully in all situations.  Understanding of diverse perspectives, viewpoints, and experiences.

Continuous Learning: Actively identifies new areas for self-learning; regularly creating and taking advantage of learning opportunities; using newly gained knowledge and skill on the job and learning through their application. Takes initiative in the professional development.  Recognizes the importance of racial equity, diversity, and inclusion (REDI) and able to build knowledge and understanding of REDI concepts.

Results Oriented: Reliably delivers intended results, on time and within budget.  Is solution-oriented and able to adapt in face of challenges; able to analyze and prioritize situations to solve problems; displays sound judgment and makes decisions in alignment with departmental and organizational goals.

Skills/Education/Experience:

• Position requires an Associate Degree in business or accounting or 3-5 years of related Accounting experience.
• Position requires a minimum of three years’ experience in accounting-related industry.
• Position requires proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
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• Successful completion of drug screening and criminal background check

Normal work environment: 

•Work environment will be indoors and will require 25% annual travel.

•Requires moderate physical demands, lifting up to 25 pounds, continuous standing, bending, walking, and lifting.

Equal Opportunity Employment

We believe in and practice equal opportunity. HDC MidAtlantic is an equal opportunity employer and does not unlawfully discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of an individual’s race, color, religion, creed, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law. This policy applies to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, compensation, promotion, discipline, and termination.

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

HDC MidAtlantic is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusion. We embrace and encourage our employees’ differences in age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, any other status protected by law and other characteristics that make our employees unique.