Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant Reports to:

Controller

Position Type:

Exempt, full time 40 hours per week.

Compensation:

Mid-40’s DOE

Overview: The Staff Accountant is primarily responsible for the day-to-day implementation of policies and procedures within the accounting department including financial reporting for CHH owned buildings (non-HUD). The Staff Accountant works closely with the Controller, Senior Accountant, Accounts Payable and Portfolio Managers. This position must maintain a high level of confidentiality. Duties and Responsibilities: • Property accountant for CHH owned buildings (non-HUD, ~ 20 buildings/500 units). • Ensure CHH accounting policies and procedures are upheld. • Handle daily import from Boston Post property management software into Abila (formerly Sage MIP) fund accounting software. • Review and reconcile rental activity as imported from Boston Post into Abila. • Review mortgage and accounts payable coding within assigned portfolio. • Post monthly recurring journal entries – allocations, prepaids, etc. • Review monthly building financial statements, analyze building operations and investigate budget variances. • Reconcile the primary CHH bank account, reserve account and payroll account (encompassing the entire portfolio’s activity) and approximately 5 other bank accounts with minimal activity. • Prepare financial portion of annual City reports. • Prepare journal entries for miscellaneous cash receipts, reconciling and closing entries. • Process reserve withdrawals. • Review and approve tenant security deposit refunds for portfolio. • Prepare monthly security deposit bank transfer requests. • Prepare quarterly NNN billings for approximately 10 commercial tenant spaces. • Assist with audit prep/schedules. • Track fixed assets and post depreciation. • Cross train in other accounting functions to provide back up as needed (payroll or A/P). • Other duties as assigned.

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Minimum Qualifications: • AA in Accounting plus 2-5 years relevant work experience in accounting, or; BA in Accounting plus 1 year relevant work experience in accounting, or; relevant experience in accounting/full charge bookkeeping in a similar environment may be considered as a substitute for education. • Standard business English, strong oral and written communication skills. • Intermediate MS Office skills (Word, Excel and Outlook). • Able to communicate effectively with people of diverse personalities, cultures and communication styles. • Able to work with a complex chart of accounts including inter-fund receivables/payables. • Able to troubleshoot and problem solve independently. Preferred Qualifications: • Experience in affordable housing, property management accounting or non-profit accounting. • Experience with Abila (formerly Sage MIP) fund accounting software. • Experience with Boston Post property management software. All employees at CHH are employees at will. The job description outlined above is not intended to represent an absolute or final list of all elements, activities or duties of the job. The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by the person assigned to this position. Candidates selected for this position must pass a criminal history background check prior to employment with Capitol Hill Housing. Capitol Hill Housing is an Equal Opportunity Employer, all qualified candidates will received consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex or national origin. To Apply: Please submit a resume and a cover letter to: Email: [email protected] Mail: Resumes Capitol Hill Housing 1402 Third Ave. Suite 200 Seattle, WA 98101