Staff Accountant - Nonprofit & Grants Focus

cdcb; Brownsville (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision and dental benefits

401K retirement plan (no match)

Life Insurance

16 paid holidays

Vacation days

Personal days

Job summary

cdcb is seeking a Staff Accountant to manage YouthBuild accounting, notes receivable, and home sales while supporting monthly close and financial reporting. The role emphasizes accuracy, internal controls, and operational efficiency within a nonprofit context.

The position requires strong accounting knowledge, problem-solving, and the ability to work independently. It offers opportunities to streamline processes, enhance SOPs, and collaborate across departments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field preferred.
• At least two years bookkeeping and general ledger experience.
• Experience with nonprofit accounting, fund accounting, loan accounting, grant accounting, construction accounting, or home sales beneficial.
• Strong understanding of general accounting principles and month-end closing.

Responsibilities

• Respond to management, auditors, and program staff with financial information.
• Prepare journal entries and supporting documentation.
• Maintain reconciliations for bank, cash, receivable, and general ledger accounts.
• Assist with monthly and year-end closing processes and reporting.
• Develop and maintain SOPs; identify cost-saving and efficiency opportunities.
• Ensure internal controls and documentation are up to date.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Accounting proficiency

Education

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

Associate degree in accounting or related field

Equivalent combination of education and experience considered

Tools

Excel

Microsoft 365 (Word/Outlook)

MIP Fund Accounting

QuickBooks

Yardi

Job description

cdcb is seeking a Staff Accountant to manage YouthBuild accounting, notes receivable, and home sales while supporting monthly close and financial reporting. The role emphasizes accuracy, internal controls, and operational efficiency within a nonprofit context.

The position requires strong accounting knowledge, problem-solving, and the ability to work independently. It offers opportunities to streamline processes, enhance SOPs, and collaborate across departments.