Senior Accountant

Massachusetts Housing Partnership Fund Board•Boston, MA

32d•$83,000 - $95,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Accountant’s primary objective is to support and promote excellence in financial operations. This position focuses on ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency in the management of grants and programs, payroll, and general accounting activities. The contributions of the person in this position will play a vital role in supporting the integrity of financial processes, fostering collaboration, and driving continuous improvement initiatives that promote the organization’s mission and long-term success. This role operates under the general supervision of the Controller. At MHP, staff engagement, inclusion and belonging are integral to everything we do. We value individuals who are intentional about fostering inclusive environments and who recognize the power of diverse perspectives. The person in the Senior Accountant position is expected to embody these values not only in their work but in how they build relationships, make decisions, and contribute to a supportive team culture. To learn more about MHP's commitment to engagement and inclusion, visit our website .

Requirements

B.A. degree in accounting or finance or an equivalent combination of knowledge, skills and experience required.
Minimum of 3-5 years of progressively responsible accounting experience, including experience with a on financial aspect of grants management.
Working knowledge of generally accepted auditing standards (GASB) and grant accounting regulations.
Demonstrated experience with financial reporting.
Experience with fund accounting systems, preferably Sage Intacct
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
Ability to work well with diverse personalities and under tight deadlines
Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data and make recommendations.
Proven experience in managing multiple priorities
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

Responsibilities

Assist with preparing and executing grant and program billing, ensuring expenses are accurately coded to the correct funding sources and supporting the review of reconciliations and activity for completeness and accuracy.
Support timely recognition and collection of funds and help maintain comprehensive and up-to-date Accounts Receivable records
Assist in preparing monthly and annual financial statements and reports reviewing for reasonableness and accuracy; making corrections as directed.
Collaborate closely with team members to obtain executed contracts, updated budgets, and support financial documentation
Support accurate and timely reporting of grant and contract budgets and expenditure reports.
Process the bi-weekly payroll and record in applicable system (e.g. Intacct).
Coordinate with HR Director to validate employee information, resolve discrepancies, and ensure proper documentation for payroll changes.
Assist with payroll system updates and integrations with other systems as applicable (e.g. Paylocity and Intacct) as directed.
Serve as key payroll processor and subject-matter resource for all payroll functions including reporting, payroll codes, etc, escalating complex system or compliance issues as needed.
Identify opportunities for process improvement and recommend changes for leadership review and approval.
Monitor retirement plan activity and run detailed 403(b) contribution reports with guidance to support reconciliations and ensure ongoing IRS compliance.
Conduct monthly bank and general ledger account reconciliations with guidance, investigate discrepancies and assist in resolving them within established procedures.
Support the processing of cash borrower receipts, ensuring all payments are accurately recorded, properly applied to borrower accounts, and supported with complete, well-documented entries.
Perform routine accounting tasks, including journal entries, reconciliations, and verifying MHP financial transactions.
Prepare invoices and maintain accounting records and files.
Provide backup for payable processing.
Assist with annual audit and preparation of financial statements under GASB for not-for-profit organizations by providing information and completing assigned tasks within established procedures.
Assist with continuous improvement of processes.