Accountant

Start Corporation; Houma (LA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Start Corporation in Houma, LA is seeking an experienced accounting professional to support nonprofit programs. You will perform ledger accounting, manage A/P and A/R, payroll, invoicing, and financial reporting for HUD 811 programs and grants.

The role requires an Associate or Bachelor's in accounting/finance or equivalent, strong Excel and MS Office skills, and preferred nonprofit accounting experience. You will maintain records, prepare monthly statements, and ensure compliance with policies.

Qualifications

• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance or equivalent experience.
• Excellent Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
• Experience in nonprofit accounting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Screens telephone calls and visitors as directed; may refer calls to appropriate staff.
• Welcomes and is courteous to all persons entering the office.
• Computer-based ledger accounting.
• Manage all duties related to Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, Payroll Tax Returns, Banking Deposits, Account Reconciliations, IRA Computations, Invoicing, Filing, Reclassification of Journal Entries.
• Maintains accounting documentation in accordance with policies and relevant regulations.
• Prepares required financial statements and fiscal reports; compiles and analyzes data for monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.
• Collects and maintains monthly rent payments made by clients.
• Maintain all financial records for the HUD811 programs including processing monthly HAP payments, annual PRAC renewal and budget, R&R drawdown request, and any other related items.
• Collects or assist with payroll preparation, travel reports, supply requisitions, etc.
• Prepare monthly invoices to be sent to grant contractors.
• Organized and maintains files, records and complies reports as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Excel

Microsoft Office

Education

Associates Degree or Bachelors’ Degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

Minimum Requirements:

• Associates Degree or Bachelors’ Degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent experience
• Excellent Excel and Microsoft Office skills
• Experience in non-profiting business accounting preferred

Core Competencies:

• Effectively uses accounting skills and software to track, manage, and provide reports for allfinancial areas of agency operation.
• Maintains accurate records of budgets, income, and expenditures for all programs.
• Identifies and effectively response to any financial concerns or areas of risk/liability.

Job Duties:

• Screens telephone calls and visitors as directed; may refer calls to appropriate staff.
• Welcomes and is courteous to all persons entering the office.
• Computer-based ledger accounting.
• Manage all duties related to Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, Payroll Tax Returns,Banking Deposits, Account Reconciliations, IRA Computations, Invoicing, Filing, Reclassification ofJournal Entries.
• Maintains accounting documentation in accordance with policies and relevant regulations.
• Prepares required financial statements and fiscal reports; compiles and analyzes data formonthly, quarterly, and annual reports.
• Collects and maintains monthly rent payments made by clients.
• Maintain all financial records for the HUD811 programs including processing monthly HAP payments, annual PRAC renewal and budget, R&R drawdown request, and any other related items.
• Collects or assist with payroll preparation, travel reports, supply requisitions, etc.
• Prepare monthly invoices to be sent to grant contractors.
• Organized and maintains files, records and complies reports as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.