Staff Accountant

Charities Housing Development Corporation; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 77,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

FSA

EAP

Life insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Holidays

Salary sign-on bonus

Job summary

Charities Housing is hiring a Staff Accountant in California to perform technical accounting, audit support, and GL reconciliation. The role focuses on month-end close, financial reporting, and supporting year-end audits.

The position offers a salary range of $77,000 to $88,000 per year DOE, with a 4% annual sign-on bonus for new hires, and comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, and a 401(k) plan. A strong emphasis on accuracy and confidentiality is required.

Qualifications

• Accounting degree, coursework, or equivalent.
• Accounting experience in real estate or nonprofits preferred.
• Yardi experience highly desired.
• Excel proficiency is essential.
• Strong communication and time-management skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information discreetly.

Responsibilities

• Assist with month-end closing and GL entries.
• Prepare and analyze income, expenses, and financial statements.
• Support process improvements and internal controls.
• Assist with year-end audits and schedules.
• Maintain filing and record-keeping systems.
• Process accounts payable and vendor payments.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Written and oral communication

Time management

Discretion with confidential info

Education

Accounting degree or coursework

Tools

Yardi

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position

Staff Accountant

Compensation

$77,000 - $88,000/Year DOE

Benefits

Health, dental, vision, FSA, EAP, life insurance (LTD), 401(k), paid sick, vacation and Holidays.

Charities Housing's mission is to develop, own and manage the highest quality affordable housing for extremely low and very low-income individuals, families, and those in our community with special needs. For nearly 30 years, through service enhanced property management and structured resident involvement, Charities Housing has fostered and supported the highest standards of human dignity in our communities. The culture at Charities embraces a respectful, diverse and empowered environment. We value a healthy work-life balance and encourage everyone to speak up and step up. Growth, mentorship, and training are a priority for our teammates. We like to think outside the box and keep our entrepreneurial spirit alive and strong as the company continues to grow. We believe in working hard but also having fun along the way and celebrating our accomplishments. We are very collaborative and currently have team meetings every 2 weeks to hear what others are working on. This keeps us all feeling connected and allows us to synergize and learn from others.

This position offers a 4% annual salary sign-on bonus for new hires!

Description of Position

The Staff Accountant performs technical and professional accounting work, including auditing, analyzing, and verifying fiscal records and reports. Responsibilities include preparing financial and statistical reports, auditing and reconciling general ledger accounts, and assisting with the preparation of year-end audit reports and schedules.

Prerequisites

• Accounting degree, coursework, or equivalent desired.
• Accounting experience.
• Yardi experience is highly desired.
• Excel proficiency is essential.
• Good communication skills and written and oral presentation capabilities.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively, work independently, and consistently produce detail-oriented results.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Qualifications

• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office, with an emphasis in Excel.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Proficient level of professional accounting skill and/or knowledge, with the ability to stay current with developments and trends.

Responsibilities

The following duties are typical for this position but are not intended to be all-encompassing. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Assist with month-end closing and preparation of general ledger entries.
• Prepare, review, and analyze income, expenses, and financial statements.
• Assist with the evaluation, recommendation, and development of process improvements.
• Prepare journal entries and reconcile general ledger accounts, accounts payable, cash receipts, and accounts receivable.
• Create incoming check deposit slips and accounts receivable badges.
• Submit bank transfer requests to settle receivables and payables between programs.
• Perform general account analysis and reconciliations, including bank statements, accruals, amortizations, debt reconciliations, interest accruals, and prepaid expenses.
• Assist with preparing data and schedules for year-end audits and responding to audit requests.
• Provide backup documentation for reserve withdrawals as needed.
• Support accounts payable operations by reviewing invoices for accuracy, assigning appropriate GL codes, routing invoices through the correct approval workflows, coordinating with cross-functional teams to ensure timely approvals, and processing vendor payments.
• Establish and maintain filing, record-keeping, and tracking systems.
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned to support specific department business needs.

The above intends to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. It is not intended to include all duties and responsibilities. The order in which duties and responsibilities are listed is not significant.

Charities Housing is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status, or any other classification protected by state or federal law. If you need assistance or reasonable accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. Charities Housing is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.

We are looking to make an immediate hire. This position will remain open until it has been filled. If we receive resumes from qualified candidates, we reserve the right to start the hiring process at any time.

No relocation will be provided.

Salary: $77000 - $88000 per year