Accounting Analyst

Overview
PEP Housing seeks a detail-oriented and organized Accounting Analyst to join our finance team. They ideal candidate will ensure that the financial records of the organization and affiliated entities are accurately recorded. This position focuses on accurate transaction processing of accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash receipts, corporate credit cards, and other transactions. The Accounting Analyst performs account analysis and reconciliations, journal entries, preparation of governmental reports, tracking revenues and costs including donations, grants, and development costs, audit preparation, and other accounting, administrative, and project work. This position reports to the Senior Director of Finance and works collaboratively with others to help meet the goals of the Finance Team. If you are passionate about numbers and have a keen eye for detail, we encourage you to apply.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Accurately processes and records accounts payable, accounts receivable, credit cards, cash receipts and intercompany transactions in a timely manner, using consistent exercise of discretion and judgement based on knowledge of accounting principles and business practices.
• Prepares account analysis and reconciliations to ensure transactions are properly recorded.
• Prepares and posts journal entries as needed to ensure accuracy of financial records.
• Analyzes transactions to resolve any discrepancies or issues. Audits information to ensure there are no duplicate payments, late payments, mis-coded invoices, or incorrect payments.
• Resolves problems, helps implement solutions and system improvements using critical thinking skills, discretion, and judgement.
• Utilizes Excel and software solutions to provide accurate, timely, and relevant information.
• Documents procedures, follows best practices, and maintains strong internal controls.
• Records real estate development costs and assists with tracking of various revenues and costs.
• Tracking and reporting of grants, donations, contributions, and other revenue and expenses.
• Prepares periodic or one-time reports for management and external entities.
• Participates in annual financial statement audit process.
• Supports the organization’s mission, vision, and goals.
• Maintains vendor and other relationships through clear communication and professionalism.
• Works cooperatively with others to meet the Finance Department’s goals and to support the informational needs of management, the Board of Directors, and external stakeholders.
• Adheres to company and departmental policies and procedures.
• All other duties as assigned.

Competencies

• Strong transaction processing, accounting, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail. High degree of accuracy.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Growth oriented. Ability to build skills to continuously improve business processes.
• Highly ethical.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Professional communication skills. Good follow-up skills to ensure issues are resolved.
• Team oriented. Works cooperatively with others.

Education, Skills, and Experience

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field.
• Minimum of two years’ work experience in a professional accounting setting.
• Experience with payables, receivables, general ledger, account analysis and reconciliations.
• Knowledge of accounting principles and general business practices.
• Experience with nonprofits, property management, and construction industries helpful.
• Experience with intercompany accounting, job costing, and cost allocations helpful.
• Experience working with accounting software required. Yardi Voyager experience helpful.
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Must be highly organized and capable of managing multiple tasks and priorities.
• Proven ability to meet deadlines and remain flexible when requirements change.
• Self-managed; able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to follow oral and written directions.
• Takes initiative in handling urgent matters.
• Compassion and understanding for the elderly and disabled residents.

PEP employees are as important as our residents. Our goal is to ensure both have a positive and rewarding experience during their time with PEP Housing. We value our employees, and we take pride in recognizing their outstanding talents and efforts. We are committed to the delivery of superior quality of services based on a foundation of honesty, integrity, and ethical treatment.

Benefits:

PEP’s benefits include health/welfare plans (medical, dental, vision, Group Life and AD&D Insurance etc.); 401K plan; work-life benefits (sick time, paid vacation and 16 company holidays); Employee Assistance Program, career development opportunities through mentorships and continuing education programs and a great working environment with professional growth prospects.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, genetic information, or any other protected category. Potential employees must submit to all pre-employment processes, to include DMV, reference and background checks.