Mission-Driven Nonprofit Accountant

Habitat For Humanity Of Durham; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 61,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

Self-Help is hiring a Non-Profit Accountant in Durham, NC to prepare monthly financial statements, post journal entries, and reconcile the general ledger. The role supports GAAP revenue recognition for grants and collaboration across departments.

You will file tax forms with the IRS, interact with auditors, and ensure systems balance to the GL while supporting multiple accounting software platforms. A related degree and nonprofit accounting experience are valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent related experience.
• 4 years of accounting experience; not-for-profit, financial institutions, or real estate preferred.
• CPA, MAC, MBS or JD preferred.
• Strong commitment to mission and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Produce monthly financial statements on a timely and accurate basis.
• Create and post journal entries; evaluate treatment of transactions.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts with AP/other staff.
• Ensure monthly statements are prepared timely and accurately.
• Apply GAAP to revenue recognition from grant agreements.
• Respond to information requests and participate in interdepartmental meetings.
• File annual tax forms with IRS and assist auditors.
• Balance internal systems to the general ledger; troubleshoot discrepancies.
• Work across multiple accounting software systems.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork & collaboration

Ability to learn software quickly

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

CPA/MBA/JD preferred

Tools

Sage 100

Yardi

Microsoft Office

Job description

Self-Help is hiring a Non-Profit Accountant in Durham, NC to prepare monthly financial statements, post journal entries, and reconcile the general ledger. The role supports GAAP revenue recognition for grants and collaboration across departments.

You will file tax forms with the IRS, interact with auditors, and ensure systems balance to the GL while supporting multiple accounting software platforms. A related degree and nonprofit accounting experience are valued.