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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in accounting principles and practices, including GAAP, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Proficient in financial reporting, budgeting, and collaboration with stakeholders to support financial initiatives.
Highest-signal resume keywords
GAAP ComplianceFinancial ReportingMicrosoft ExcelWorkday Financial SoftwareAccounting Experience
ATS Keywords
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Hard Skills
Journal Entry PreparationFinancial Record MaintenanceBalance Sheet ReconciliationMonth-End Close ActivitiesFinancial Statement ReviewData AnalysisBudgetingForecastingCapital Asset ManagementGrant Accounting
Soft Skills
Analytical SkillsCritical ThinkingProblem-SolvingOrganizational SkillsInterpersonal Communication
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft ExcelWorkday Financial Software
Certifications & Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance
Industry Keywords
Accounting PrinciplesFinancial StandardsHUD ProjectsLIHTC ProjectsExternal Audit
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead, coach, and mentor accounting team members
- Prepare and post journal entries and maintain accurate financial records and files
- Prepare monthly balance sheet account reconciliations and complete month-end close activities
- Review financial statements for accuracy and completeness
- Analyze accounting data, explain transactions, identify financial options, and recommend actions
- Partner with department heads, program managers, and stakeholders to provide accounting support
- Apply GAAP to record financial activity and substantiate transactions
- Prepare reports and present financial findings and recommendations
- Compile year-end documentation and support the annual external audit
- Communicate financial information, concerns, and solutions to the Accounting Manager
- Assist with capital asset purchases, fixed-asset records, and monthly depreciation
- Support budgeting and forecasting activities
- Assist with accounting activities related to grants, HUD, and LIHTC projects
- Lead or contribute to special projects and Finance initiatives
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance preferred
- Seven or more years of accounting experience preferred
- Understanding of accounting principles, practices, standards, laws, and regulations, including GAAP
- Excellent Microsoft Excel skills
- Ability to learn and effectively use Workday financial software
- Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills
- Strong organizational and time-management skills, including prioritization and management of multiple responsibilities
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Collaborative, team-oriented approach with ownership and pride in work quality
- Current driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and current automobile insurance
- Successful completion of required background screenings, including criminal record, driving record, abuse and neglect, and fingerprint checks
- Ability to perform sedentary work and repetitive hand, finger, and arm movements for typing and/or writing
Benefits
Comp & perks- Employee Assistance Program – 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, and financial consultation for you and your household at no cost
- Mileage reimbursement for work functions requiring travel
- Employee discounts on hotels, theme parks, attractions, and college tuition
- Workplace culture promoting employee wellbeing and a healthy workforce
- Paid time off for full-time employees
- Health, dental, vision, retirement, and life benefits
- Initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive training
- Career mobility and advancement opportunities
- Welcoming, supportive work culture promoting wellbeing, health, and happiness
- Smoke and tobacco-free workplace