Nonprofit Finance Specialist — Grants, GAAP & QuickBooks

North Carolina Housing Coalition; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability insurance

Long-term disability insurance

3% retirement plan matching

15 days vacation

12 paid sick days

11 paid holidays

Job summary

Housing Assistance Corporation in Hendersonville, NC is seeking a Finance Specialist to oversee day-to-day accounting in a nonprofit setting. The role emphasizes GAAP-based financial reporting, grants management, and close collaboration with the Director of Finance.

The ideal candidate will have 2–4 years of experience, strong QuickBooks Online and Excel skills, and a commitment to accurate financial stewardship in a mission-driven organization.

Qualifications

• Two to four years of experience and responsibility for reconciliations, reporting, grants, payroll support and accounting systems.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and nonprofit financial reporting standards.
• Experience with federal, state, and private grants management, compliance, and audit processes.
• High proficiency in QuickBooks Online and Microsoft Excel.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Report to the Director of Finance and oversee day-to-day accounting operations.
• Process accounts payable and receivable.
• Maintain day-to-day bookkeeping in QuickBooks Online.
• Support financial reporting and audits.
• Perform monthly reconciliations and month-end/year-end close.
• Allocate transactions to grants and programs.
• Assist with grant billings.
• Credit card reconciliations.
• Payroll support.
• Communicate with staff, vendors, and external partners.
• Manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Support the Director of Finance with special projects.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Nonprofit financial reporting

Grants management

Excel

QuickBooks Online

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

QuickBooks Online

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Housing Assistance Corporation in Hendersonville, NC is seeking a Finance Specialist to oversee day-to-day accounting in a nonprofit setting. The role emphasizes GAAP-based financial reporting, grants management, and close collaboration with the Director of Finance.

The ideal candidate will have 2–4 years of experience, strong QuickBooks Online and Excel skills, and a commitment to accurate financial stewardship in a mission-driven organization.