Senior Staff Accountant

Avalon Housing • Ann Arbor, MI

1d • $67,500 • Onsite

About The Position

Avalon Housing (Avalon) is a non-profit supportive housing provider created in 1992 as a long-term solution to homelessness. Avalon is a service provider, real estate developer, and property manager. Avalon owns and operates apartments at sites throughout Washtenaw County, in addition to providing housing alternatives with affordable housing partners and in the private landlord market. We work with adults and families who have experienced or are currently experiencing homelessness.
Our Finance Department is committed to timely, accurate, and responsible financial management. We serve directors, staff, board members, and clients to ensure that all financial matters are handled with care, integrity, and consistency, always in the best interests of Avalon Housing, our clients, and the broader community. The department supports more than 10 legal entities within our organizational structure, all working together to advance our mission.
The Senior Staff Accountant plays a key role in supporting Avalon Housing by providing a broad range of financial and accounting services as part of the Finance Department. This position requires both strong technical expertise and sound managerial capability. In addition to a solid foundation in accounting and corporate finance, the successful candidate must demonstrate advanced technology skills to thrive in Avalon's fast-paced and growing environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher in accounting or finance or related discipline
• Minimum of four years of bookkeeping or general ledger accounting experience
• Broad knowledge of corporate accounting, including payroll and cash management
• Experience in both nonprofit and for-profit accounting environments
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Adobe applications
• Strong desire to integrate into and contribute to a collaborative, mission-aligned nonprofit team environment
• Self-starter who proactively identifies and assesses issues, develops effective solutions, and collaborates cross-functionally to implement them
• Adaptable and flexible in responding to a rapidly changing business environment, including factors beyond the local market
• Results-driven and self-motivated, demonstrating high data integrity and the ability to perform effectively with minimal supervision
• Articulate communicator with a strong customer service focus
• A valid driver's license and reliable transportation is required.

Nice To Haves

• Active CPA license is preferred, but not required
• Prior experience with MIP Fund Accounting software preferred

Responsibilities

• Preparation of monthly internal management reports and external financial reports submitted to partner agencies
• Preparation and analysis for metrics supporting the monthly department dashboard
• Preparation and presentation of ad hoc financial reports for operating partners
• Collaborate across Avalon departments to determine proper tenant payments for rental assistance
• Prepare check requests and general ledger entries for client rental assistance
• Monthly review of grant spending, including client-level analysis with Outreach Department
• Assist in review and preparation of bi-weekly payroll process requirements
• Ensure timely documentation of timesheet and work effort reporting
• Cash flow management for bi-weekly payroll and benefits payments
• Monitor and maintain employee cost allocations for payroll
• Preparation of non-recurring journal entries in a complex, multi-owner government-regulated accounting environment
• Conduct timely reconciliation of real estate development transactions
• Review and approval of journal entries prepared by Finance Department colleagues
• General oversight of Accounts Payable and Receivable functions
• Preparation of weekly cash status report for management review and approval
• Assist with preparation and issuance of IRS Forms 1099 and 5500
• Prepare invoices and accrual entries for various grants and contract billings
• Partner across the team to evaluate enterprise risks related to Avalon's business environment, and the development and oversight appropriate risk mitigating practices
• Participate in other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Paid time off includes three weeks of vacation time plus additional sick and personal time allowances. There is also an extra paid holiday every month!
• Full-time employees can select from three comprehensive medical insurance plans, including coverage options for your family. Plus, Avalon covers dental and vision insurance - with no per-payroll premium contribution!!
• Employees working 16 or more hours per week receive life insurance and short-term disability coverage-Avalon covers the full cost of the premiums.
• Avalon sponsors a 403(b) retirement plan through Vanguard, available to all employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level