Senior Staff Accountant

Maryland Nonprofits; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits package

403B contribution match

Flexible time off

Job summary

Baltimore Regional Housing Partnership (BRHP) seeks a Senior Staff Accountant to oversee nonprofit and government financial operations, ensuring seamless rental payment processing to housing partners. Reports to the Finance Director.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance, 3+ years nonprofit federal funds experience, and proficiency with QuickBooks and Excel. Hybrid/onsite work with competitive benefits and a 403B match.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field is required.
• Minimum of three years’ nonprofit financial operations experience involving federal funds.
• Advanced knowledge of financial management and internal controls.
• Adept with QuickBooks products and Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Assist with monthly payment processing of approximately $9 million.
• Record credit card transactions in the accounting system and collect receipts.
• Manage deposit handling and treasury transaction recording.
• Handle repayment and donation transactions in Yardi and IES.
• Oversee owner setup and changes in Yardi.
• Support Finance Committee and audits.

Skills

Advanced internal controls

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field

Tools

QuickBooks

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The Opportunity

The Baltimore Regional Housing Partnership (BRHP), which operates the Baltimore Housing Mobility Program, is a 501(c)(3) that assists over 4,000 qualified families in moving from areas of concentrated poverty and obtaining quality and affordable housing in communities with strong schools, low crime, and ample job opportunities in high opportunity areas within Baltimore City and Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Carroll, Harford, and Howard Counties. BRHP is seeking a Senior Staff Accountant who is aligned with the mission above and experienced in nonprofit and government financial operations, while overseeing specific financial transactions for the organization, including ensuring the seamless processing of rental payments to property partners that lease to housing mobility participants. The Senior Staff Accountant will report to the Finance Director.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Assist with monthly payment process of approximately $9 million
• Manage credit card transactions recording in the accounting system (Intuit Enterprise Suite, IES) and collection of receipts
• Manage deposit handling and transaction recording in the accounting system and treasury management system
• Manage repayment agreement transactions in Yardi and IES
• Manage donation transactions recording in IES
• Process new owners set-up and change of ownership in Yardi
• Provide staff support to the Finance Committee of the Board of Directors
• Assist with the yearly financial and single audits and tax returns
• Assist with special projects
• Provide support to the Finance Operations Director
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field required
• Minimum of three years’ experience in financial operations of a nonprofit organization that receives federal funds
• Advanced knowledge of financial management and internal controls
• Adept with QuickBooks Products and Microsoft Excel

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with Yardi database
• Experience processing Accounts Payable
• Familiarity with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Voucher Management System (VMS)

General Requirements

• Honesty and integrity
• Professional behavior and respect for colleagues, clients and external partners
• Collaborative, supportive approach to work, open-minded to learning new processes
• Track record of reliable attendance and punctualityStrong work ethic
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and to manage and prioritize multiple projects, deadlines, and excellent time management
• Experience working with a diverse population

Essential Skills And Competencies

• Excellent analytical skills
• Must be very attentive to detail
• Must possess a sense of urgency, exceptional organizational and follow-up skills
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Professional self-starter, with the ability to work independently, without much supervision, as well as work collaboratively with others
• Ability to prioritize changing priorities
• Ability to create and maintain processes and policies

Additional Details

• This position includes competitive pay, flexible time off, a benefits package (medical, dental, vision, STD, LTD, life insurance and Flexible Spending plans) and a meaningful 403B contribution match
• Candidates may be eligible for bonuses throughout the year
• Applications and resumes are reviewed on a rolling basis
• The estimated time to complete the recruitment process can be up to four weeks
• Upon hire, in-person work is required for the first 8-12 weeks of employment
• BRHP is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.
• Job Type: Full-time, Exempt Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30am-5pm
• Salary: $70,000-$75,000 annually

Please note: Though we are currently operating under a hybrid work model, an onsite/in-office presence is required.