Accountant - Providence Community Management

Providence Community Housing•New Orleans, LA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

We are currently seeking a full-time Accountant to join our Central Office Team. Providence Community Housing is a 501(c)3 nonprofit affordable housing developer and property manager serving the Greater New Orleans area. With almost 20 years of development experience and over 1,700 residential units developed to date, Providence has taken over the property management functions of Christopher Homes, Inc. and is proud to add their 60-year history of excellence to our team managing over 2,400 senior affordable apartments. We focus on the production and preservation of affordable housing and empowering strong communities. A typical day in the life of the Accountant involves a blend of core accounting functions and tasks that include but are not limited to being responsible for basic accounting functions that include the preparation and review of financial statements including reconciling balances of general ledgers and making any necessary adjustments to ledgers for assigned portfolio of properties. The Accountant also applies principles of accounting to analyze financial information and prepare financial reports. Additionally, the Accountant is also fully cross trained and functions in a secondary manner as support for Accounts Payable with one or more properties assigned at any given time. In coordination with the AP Specialist, this position will also be responsible for processing and managing incoming invoices, ensuring accurate coding, and timely payments. This role involves reconciling vendor accounts, verifying payment details, and supporting the finance team in maintaining accurate financial records and cash flow. You'll also work closely with other team members and regulatory representatives on budget renewals and funding requests, offering support and fostering a strong sense of team and community, all while keeping detailed records and ensuring compliance with housing regulations. Every day brings new opportunities to make a positive impact on both residents and staff, creating a safe, welcoming environment for seniors to call home.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or business equivalent
Minimum of three years of experience in accounting, bookkeeping, or accounts payable
Experience with property management accounting and HUD systems
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Proficiency in Adobe Acrobat
Passion for working with seniors and creating a positive, supportive environment
Professional, compassionate and welcoming attitude towards managers, co-workers, residents, and visitors
Organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple tasks
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Knowledgeable with computer and property management software
Reliable, adaptable, and ready to handle occasional on-call responsibilities

Nice To Haves

Experience with YARDI
Prior experience in property management accounting and HUD systems

Responsibilities

Preparation and review of financial statements
Reconciling balances of general ledgers
Making necessary adjustments to ledgers for assigned portfolio of properties
Applying principles of accounting to analyze financial information and prepare financial reports
Processing and managing incoming invoices
Ensuring accurate coding and timely payments of invoices
Reconciling vendor accounts
Verifying payment details
Supporting the finance team in maintaining accurate financial records and cash flow
Working with team members and regulatory representatives on budget renewals and funding requests
Keeping detailed records and ensuring compliance with housing regulations