Nonprofit Accounting Specialist — Precision & Month-End

Western-Home-Communities-2; Cedar Falls (IA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Continuing Education

Tuition reimbursement

Health insurance

Dental & Vision insurance

Flexible PTO

401k Match

Wellness Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Western Home Communities in Cedar Falls, IA, seeks an Accounting Specialist to join our in‑person Finance team. The role offers a diverse workload and the chance to contribute to our nonprofit financial operations.

The ideal candidate will have an accounting degree (or 5+ years of experience), solid GAAP knowledge, and proficiency with Workday, Excel, and accounting software. A strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities is essential.

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field or 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Solid understanding of GAAP; nonprofit accounting experience preferred.
• Experience journal entries, balance/GL reconciliation, and AP review.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post month-end journal entries in the appropriate period.
• Reconcile bank accounts and balance general ledger accounts.
• Review financial statements, balance sheets, and schedules for accuracy.
• Perform cash transactions and reconciliations with strong internal controls.
• Review Accounts Payable invoices for correct GL coding and Expenses.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Detail oriented

Multitasking

Problem solving

Independent worker

Education

Associate’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

5+ years accounting experience

Tools

Workday

Excel

Word

Accounting software

Job description

Western Home Communities in Cedar Falls, IA, seeks an Accounting Specialist to join our in‑person Finance team. The role offers a diverse workload and the chance to contribute to our nonprofit financial operations.

The ideal candidate will have an accounting degree (or 5+ years of experience), solid GAAP knowledge, and proficiency with Workday, Excel, and accounting software. A strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities is essential.