Nonprofit Staff Accountant: Growth & Controls

Community Development Corporation of Brownsville; Brownsville (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K retirement plan

Paid holidays

Vacation days

Personal days

Job summary

Community Development Corporation of Brownsville is seeking a Staff Accountant to maintain accurate accounting records for YouthBuild, notes receivable, and home sales while supporting monthly close and financial reporting.

The role emphasizes process improvement, internal controls, and SOP development, with opportunities to enhance efficiency and cost savings across the Finance Department.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field preferred.
• Associate degree plus relevant accounting experience may be considered.
• Minimum two years in bookkeeping or general ledger roles.
• Nonprofit, fund, loan, grant, or construction accounting experience is beneficial.
• Ability to learn new accounting functions and adapt.

Responsibilities

• Maintain complete and accurate YouthBuild accounting records.
• Prepare monthly account reconciliations and schedules.
• Support grant reimbursement requests, audits, and monitoring.
• Prepare journal entries and assist with month-end close.
• Develop SOPs and improve internal controls.
• Respond to internal/external requests for financial information.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Organization

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field

Associate degree in accounting or related field with relevant accounting experience

Two years of bookkeeping, general ledger, staff accounting, or related financial experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

MIP Fund Accounting

QuickBooks

Yardi

Job description

Community Development Corporation of Brownsville is seeking a Staff Accountant to maintain accurate accounting records for YouthBuild, notes receivable, and home sales while supporting monthly close and financial reporting.

The role emphasizes process improvement, internal controls, and SOP development, with opportunities to enhance efficiency and cost savings across the Finance Department.