Job Description
Job Description
Description :
Use your financial expertise to change lives, helping families achieve strength, stability, and self-reliance through affordable homeownership.”
As a direct report to the CFO, perform accounting functions to include financial statement preparation, financial analysis and compliance for the organization; serve as backup to the CFO in other activities related to the fiscal responsibility of the organization.
Financial Accounting
- Prepare month-end financial statements to be provided to the staff, Finance Committee, Board of Directors, and outside parties as required
Annual Audit and Tax Returns
Prepare workpapers and schedules as requested by outside auditorsReview draft audit and tax returns for accuracyGrants (United Way, City CDBG, County CDBG, CDFI, NMTC)
Assist Development with financial schedules needed for grant applicationsPrepare financial schedules and budgets for grants currently being receivedMaintain schedules of reporting requirements for the grants and send out to the appropriate grantors on a timely basisMortgages
Assist CFO with the mortgage process including setting up new families and monthly reconciliations of Keystone mortgage software and QuickBooks OnlineTrack mortgage delinquencies through Keystone software and send letters / emails to homeowners and coordination with attorneys regarding collection issuesRespond to homeowner requests for mortgage informationAssist with annual reporting to homeownersServe as backup for other activities such as preparation of loan payoff schedules and mortgage satisfactions.Construction Cost Accounting
Work with Construction to maintain accurate cost accounting for each homeMaintain monthly schedule of home costs and reconcile to general ledgerPrepare summary of home sales, including sales price, cost of sales, closing costs and mortgage financing costsAnnual Budget
Assist CFO with budget processSupervisory Duties
May supervise staff accountant and / or volunteer accountantsOther Duties
Land and Homes Under Construction - Maintain schedule of real property owned; request property tax exemption for parcels as per state lawsPayroll and Benefits – Assist CFO with bi-weekly payroll reporting in general ledger and monthly benefits reconciliationsBanking – Monitor bank accounts to ensure adequate funds are available for organization’s needsMortgage Sales – Assist CFO with mortgage sale process including new sales and monthly reporting requirements to financial institutionsSpecial Reports – Design and prepare reports as neededSpecial Events – Provide support as neededCommittees – Attend regular Finance Committee and Board of Director meetings as neededFamily Services – Maintain home appraiser list and order appraisalsMarket competitive salaries with ongoing opportunities for increases and promotionsPosition-based eligibility for flexible hours and virtual office hoursFree snacks & drinksA direct line to Habitat’s CEO where your voice will always be heardMedical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, employee assistance programPre-tax health, dependent care and transportation flexible spending accountsPaid parental or medical leave401(k) with up to 4% match13 paid holidaysGenerous PTO (starting at 16 days annually)Paid volunteer dayFree parkingHabitat for Humanity of Dane County values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.
Habitat Dane is committed to equal opportunity. Employees and applicants for employment will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, age, medical condition, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected by law in any employment-related decision, including recruitment, hiring, compensation, training, promotion, demotion, transfer, layoff, termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment.
Requirements :
The position is full-timeThe individual must be detail-oriented, analytical, organized and able to work independentlyThe individual must have excellent decision-making and problem-solving skillsMinimum of five years of accounting experience requiredNonprofit and / or public accounting experience preferredQualified candidates should have demonstrated proficiency in QuickBooks Online and MS Office products (Word, Excel and Outlook)Requires four-year college degree or 5 years’ experience in accounting.CPA license or pursuit of CPA license preferred