Accountant - Nonprofit

Self-Help • Durham, NC

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Self-Help started in 1980 with a focus on economic inequality, especially in communities that have faced systemic barriers to building wealth. At the core of what Self-Help does is a drive to create and protect ownership and economic opportunity. The organization is committed to economic justice, meaning all communities have the basic infrastructure they need to thrive, from high-quality schools to grocery stores selling fresh food resources that support opportunity at a neighborhood level regardless of demographics, income, or wealth. Since its founding, Self-Help has constantly sought new ways to pursue greater economic justice: from providing fair and affordable loans to working with partners to demand that lawmakers change unjust policies. They are seeking a Non-Profit Accountant to join their Durham, NC team.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in related field OR equivalent related experience.
• 4 years of accounting experience, preferably for financial institutions, real estate companies, or not-for-profit entities, OR equivalent related experience.
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint and aptitude to quickly learn new software applications.
• Keen attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work productively on a team.
• Good organization skills and the ability to juggle multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Ability to demonstrate Self-Help's Core Values: Mission Before Self, Service With Excellence, Embracing & Promoting Change, Results Not Credit, Diversity as a Strength, Financial Sustainability for Mission Impact.

Nice To Haves

• CPA, MAC, MBS or JD preferred.
• Strong commitment to our mission – creating economic opportunity for traditionally underserved communities.
• Preference for working in organizations that place priority on teamwork and collaboration.
• Experience with Sage 100 and/or Yardi preferred.

Responsibilities

• Produce monthly financial statements on a timely and accurate basis.
• Create and post journal entries.
• Evaluate alternative means of treating transactions.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts and work with accounting and accounts payable staff to ensure all general ledger accounts are reconciled.
• Ensure that monthly financial statements are prepared on a timely and accurate basis.
• Utilize and apply knowledge of the fundamental doctrines, theories, principles, and terminology of accountancy, including an understanding of how transactions made in other departments affect accounting records.
• Apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) to determine revenue recognition from grant agreements.
• Respond to information/reporting requests from both internal and external sources, when needed.
• Actively participate in interdepartmental meetings and assessing the impact accounting or procedural changes will have on the team.
• Perform other duties as may be deemed necessary.
• File annual tax forms with the IRS and other governmental bodies.
• Correspond with auditors to provide any information needed to ensure audits and tax returns are filed in a timely manner.
• Assist outside CPA firms in the preparation of annual corporation and partnership returns and audited financial statements.
• Ensure internal systems balance to general ledger including troubleshooting out of balances and reconciliations with other departments.
• Ability to work in multiple accounting software systems.
• Ensure internal systems balance to general ledger including fixed assets system and property management software.

Benefits

• Self-Help is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all persons, regardless of race, religion, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression (including transgender status), age, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, class or family status.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree