What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Assistant position at Utah Non Profit Housing Corporation?
Utah Nonprofit Housing Corporation (UNPHC) is Utah’s largest nonprofit developer, owner, and manager of affordable housing for low and very low-income individuals and families. UNPHC is both a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization and a Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO).
The mission of Utah Nonprofit Housing Corporation (UNPHC) is to improve the quality of life by providing decent, safe, affordable housing, focusing on low and very low-income individuals and families.
UNPHC is seeking an Accounting Assistant at its corporate office. This position reports directly to the Senior Accounting Manager. UNPHC’s Accounting Assistant role will be responsible for performing a variety of accounting, bookkeeping, and financial tasks following generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), techniques, and practices.
KEY Responsibilities:
· Maintain and update accounting records
· Perform daily financial transactions, including verifying, classifying, and recording accounts payable and receivable data
· Reconcile accounts promptly
· Generate month-end reports
· Work collaboratively with other departments to ensure financial data accuracy and facilitate informed decision-making
Qualifications:
· 4 years of professional work experience
· Familiarity with bookkeeping and accounting procedures
· Self-motivated
· Solution-oriented
· Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook)
· Excellent verbal and written communication skills
· Strong attention to detail and accuracy
· Proven ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines, and manage multiple responsibilities efficiently
· Comfortable with repetitive tasks · Ability to work independently on assigned duties
Physical setting: Office
Schedule: Day shift Monday to Friday
Salary: Depending on Experience
Other:
This is a full-time, non-exempt position. Eligible for all benefits. A valid Utah driver’s license is required, as is the use of an insured personal vehicle for UNPHC business, and for which mileage is reimbursed. UNPHC is an equal opportunity employer.