Staff Accountant
About The Position
DevNW, along with our CDFI partner Community Lending Works (CLW), works to build vibrant and inclusive communities. We focus on housing stability, asset building, wealth creation, and small business development, while actively addressing systemic inequities that impact opportunity and financial well-being. Our Finance team plays a key role in supporting this mission by ensuring accurate financial management and helping tell the story behind our impact. We are seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support financial operations for our real estate development portfolio, with a focus on affordable housing projects. In this role, you will handle complex accounting tasks, including transaction recording, reconciliations, and financial reporting. You’ll collaborate closely with Real Estate Development, Client Programs, Treasury, and broader Finance teams to ensure accurate financial data and support sound decision-making. This position also serves as a backup for payroll processing.
Requirements
- 1+ year of accounting or finance experience
- Experience with general ledger and account reconciliations
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or closely related field with substantial accounting coursework
- Strong Excel skills
- High attention to detail and accuracy
Nice To Haves
- Nonprofit, real estate, or property management accounting experience
- Experience with Abila MIP, Sage, or similar systems
- Spanish language skills
Responsibilities
- Record real estate transactions, including loans, property purchases, and sales
- Prepare grant invoices in compliance with contract requirements
- Complete monthly journal entries and account reconciliations
- Monitor receivables and project-related financial activity
- Prepare financial reports for operations reviews, construction draws, and financing applications
- Partner with Real Estate Development to track project financials
- Support payroll processing and related reporting as needed
- Contribute to strong internal controls and accurate financial reporting
Benefits
- Generous employer contributions to health, dental, and vision coverage
- 11 paid holidays
- Paid vacation, sick, and other leave
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
