Staff Accountant I

Mercy Housing•Denver, CO

4d•$29 - $31•Hybrid

About The Position

At Mercy Housing, we are on a mission to redefine affordable, low-income housing and create a more humane world where communities thrive, and all individuals can realize their full potential. As the largest nonprofit affordable housing provider in the nation, we build, preserve, and manage program-enriched housing across the country. The Staff Accountant I is responsible for full-cycle accounting and for ensuring the accuracy and reasonableness of financial statements, narratives, and supporting schedules for assigned reporting entities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
1-2 years of accounting experience.
Proficiency in spreadsheet and computerized accounting applications.
Ability to communicate clearly in both verbal and written form and relate effectively with others.

Nice To Haves

Experience in public or industry accounting.
Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
Willingness to learn and seek advice and comment when appropriate from coworkers, the Accounting Manager, and others.
Ability to understand and implement directives.
Positive attitude, professionalism, and integrity.
Self-initiative: ability to problem-solve and prioritize work.

Responsibilities

Reconcile bank accounts accurately and in a timely manner, with attention to unusual items that remain outstanding at month end.
Perform research on historical accounting transactions. Reconcile differences between A/P or A/R modules and G/L module.
Prepare periodic financial statements (as directed by the Accounting Manager) within assigned time limits and accuracy standards.
Create relevant and current explanation of financial statements in a narrative format for any financial statements released to users.
Prepare financial statement related reports.
Perform reporting required by outside agencies.
Assist in the preparation of budgets and schedules for annual audit.
Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Early close Fridays (3 paid hours off each Friday)
Early close prior to a holiday (3 paid hours)
Several health insurance plans to choose from, dental (including free basic dental option) and vision
15 days of earned PTO your first year, 12 company holidays + 2 floating holidays
403b + match
Paid time off between Christmas and New Year's holiday
Paid time off to volunteer (8 hours)
Paid parental and caregiver leave
Employer paid life insurance
Free Employee Assistance Plan
Pet insurance options