Staff Accountant I Brookline 40 hour

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Staff Accountant Position Summary The Staff Accountant plays a critical role within the Supportive Housing Finance Department by maintaining the financial integrity of a diverse portfolio of affordable housing and real estate entities. This position is responsible for general ledger accounting, grant accounting, financial reporting, month-end close activities, account reconciliations, and budget analysis while ensuring compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), organizational policies, and regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate is analytical, detail-oriented, highly organized, and enjoys working collaboratively across departments to support operational and financial excellence. Essential Responsibilities General Accounting • Prepare and post monthly journal entries, including accruals, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, depreciation, amortization, and reclassification entries. • Maintain accurate general ledger accounts and ensure financial transactions are properly recorded. • Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations and investigate discrepancies promptly. • Assist with monthly and year-end close processes while meeting established deadlines. • Maintain supporting schedules for assigned accounts.

Financial Reporting & Analysis • Prepare monthly financial statements and supporting schedules. • Analyze budget-to-actual variances and provide explanations for significant fluctuations. • Assist with forecasting and annual budget preparation. • Produce ad hoc financial reports and analyses for leadership.

Grant Accounting • Manage the accounting and financial reporting for grants across the supportive housing portfolio. • Monitor grant expenditures to ensure compliance with funding requirements. • Prepare grant reimbursement requests and financial reports. • Assist with grant audits and documentation.

  Cash Management • Record cash receipts and maintain accurate receivable records. • Reconcile bank accounts and investigate reconciling items. • Maintain daily cash receipt logs and supporting documentation.

Audit & Compliance • Prepare audit schedules and supporting documentation. • Assist external auditors during annual financial statement audits. • Maintain organized accounting records and documentation. • Ensure compliance with GAAP, organizational policies, grant requirements, and internal controls.

Cross-Functional Collaboration • Serve as a finance resource to property management and other departments by answering accounting-related questions. • Work collaboratively with Finance team members to improve processes and strengthen internal controls. • Participate in special projects and process improvement initiatives. • Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required. • Associate degree with significant relevant accounting experience may be considered. • Experience with general ledger accounting and financial reporting. • Strong understanding of GAAP. • Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills. • Strong written and verbal communication skills. • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications • Experience in affordable housing, real estate, nonprofit, or healthcare accounting. • Experience with Yardi and Workday. • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including PivotTables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and formulas.

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Remote Type: Hybrid Salary Range: $59,135.04 - $88,703.08

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