Senior Staff Accountant

ORGANIZATIONAL BACKGROUND Cabrillo Economic Development Corporation (CEDC) develops and manages service-enriched, inclusive residential communities, ensuring access to affordable, secure, quality housing that creates the foundation for our residents to grow and thrive. THE POSITION: The Senior Staff Accountant will supervise the Property Management Accounting staff in their day-to-day functions. The position will also direct CEDC’s property management financial affairs and prepare financial analyses of operations to guide management. The Senior Staff Accountant reports directly to the Accounting Manager. The candidate must be hands-on in accounting and capable of creating and implementing systems that ensure timely audits and reports. MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: The role involves general accounting, internal auditing, cost accounting, budget controls, and asset management. Essential functions include, but are not limited to: Supervising Property Management Accounting staff Reviewing and approving all accounts payable, accounts receivable, and journal entries Maintaining property budgets and providing monthly analyses with recommendations to senior management Creating property reserves submittals Processing checks with appropriate backup and approvals Handling daily/weekly bank deposits Performing monthly bank reconciliations Assisting in processing revenue receipts and coding/inputting into accounting software Maintaining accounts payable files for invoices and checks Assisting with year-end 1099 processing Preparing, collecting, and maintaining W-9s and insurance files Entering budgets into accounting software Reviewing audit workpapers under CFO guidance Maintaining the department calendar of reporting requirements Scanning significant documents and transferring them to the department’s electronic system Monitoring the certificate of insurance database to ensure contract compliance EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: Bachelor’s degree with 2 years of accounting experience, OR Associate’s degree with 3 years of accounting experience, OR High school diploma with 4 years of accounting experience Must have experience in at least three of the following areas: non-profit affordable housing, debt refinancing, HUD regulatory programs, real estate accounting, financial analysis, property management, or projects. REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES: Proficiency in Excel Experience with Yardi software Ability to multitask and adapt in a fast-paced, collaborative environment Proven ability to work collaboratively with internal and external groups and lead projects Strong analytical and accounting skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills Good business and financial acumen Ability to work effectively across all levels of staff and external professionals Interest or experience in non-profit organizations and CEDC’s focus areas Ability to work in a dynamic environment with minimal supervision Strong relationship-building skills Effective communication skills Familiarity with nonprofit, multi-funded organizations

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