Staff Accountant

Baltimore Regional Housing Partnership•Baltimore, MD

18d•$65,000 - $68,000

About The Position

The Baltimore Regional Housing Partnership (BRHP), which operates the Baltimore Housing Mobility Program, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit assisting more than 4,000 qualified families in moving from areas of concentrated poverty to quality, affordable housing in high-opportunity communities across Baltimore City and several Maryland counties. BRHP seeks a Staff Accountant aligned with this mission and experienced in nonprofit and government financial operations. The role oversees specified financial transactions and reports to the Finance Director and Deputy Finance Director. The Staff Accountant supports payment processing, HUD Voucher Management System reporting, vendor records, deposits, repayment agreements, board Finance Committee activities, audits, tax returns, special projects, and other organizational finance needs. The position is full-time and exempt, with Monday–Friday hours listed as 8:30pm–5pm. In-person work is required during the first 8–12 weeks of employment. The annual salary range is $65,000–$68,000. BRHP offers flexible time off, a benefits package, a meaningful 403B contribution match, and possible bonuses throughout the year.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
1–2 years of experience in financial operations of a nonprofit organization that receives federal funds.
Advanced knowledge of financial management and internal controls.
Proficiency with QuickBooks and Microsoft Excel.
Honesty and integrity; professional behavior and respect for colleagues, clients, and external partners.
Collaborative, supportive approach to work and openness to learning new processes.
Reliable attendance and punctuality; strong work ethic.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, manage and prioritize multiple projects and deadlines, and demonstrate excellent time management.
Experience working with a diverse population.
Excellent analytical skills and strong attention to detail.
Sense of urgency, exceptional organizational and follow-up skills, and good interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to work independently with limited supervision and collaboratively with others.
Ability to prioritize changing priorities and create and maintain processes and policies.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with the Yardi database.
Experience processing Accounts Payable.
Familiarity with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Voucher Management System (VMS).

Responsibilities

Assist with the monthly payment process of approximately $7 million.
Prepare Voucher Management System (VMS) financial and unit reporting to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
Manage vendor setup and process changes to existing vendor details.
Manage deposit handling and transaction recording in the accounting system.
Manage repayment agreement transactions.
Provide staff support to the Finance Committee of the Board of Directors.
Assist with yearly financial and single audits and tax returns.
Assist with special projects.
Provide support to the Finance Operations Director, Deputy, and Executive Director.
Perform other duties as assigned.