Staff Accountant

The Community Builders

Boston, MA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Close, Accounting Consolidation, Accounts Payable, Billing, Code Reviews, Cross-Functional, Dental Insurance, Detail Oriented, Documentation, Employee Assistance Plan, Expense Analysis, Expense Reports, External Audit, Flexible Spending Accounts, Funding, Internal Audit, Journal Entries, Legal, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Nonprofit, Organizational Skills, Real Estate, Real Estate Development, Reconciliation, Record Keeping, Retirement Plan, Vision Plan
LOCATION
Boston, MA
POSTED
Today

About The Community Builders, Inc.

Join a growing organization that is strengthening neighborhoods across the nation! The Community Builders, Inc. (TCB) is one of America's leading nonprofit real estate developers and owners. Our??? mission is to build and sustain strong communities? where all people can thrive.?

Position Description:

The corporate staff accountant position is a great opportunity for accountants who are interested in real estate accounting, corporate accounting, and consolidating financials. TCB believes in building and sustaining strong communities that help everyone. The Corporate accounting department are financial stewards of the organization, maintaining accurate financial records for The Community Builders, Inc. as well as other supporting legal entities.

Essential Functions:

  • Maintain and reconcile corporate debt and investment accounts.
  • Review, code, and process accounts payable invoices in Yardi
  • Monitor outstanding liabilities and resolve discrepancies.
  • Process and reconcile accounts payable, Concur expense reports, and AMEX transactions.
  • Analyze monthly expenses and investigate significant variances.
  • Prepare monthly journal entries, including accruals and tax-related entries.
  • Monitor development funding and grant activity
  • Import, review, and reconcile financial information for assigned third-party entities.
  • Assist with month-end and year-end close processes.
  • Assist with internal and external audits by preparing schedules and supporting documentation.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional departments.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Excellence in Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
  • Superior organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Ability to convey issues and problems clearly both in writing and orally
  • Passion to work for a mission driven organization.

Education & Experience:

  • BS degree in accounting or equivalent required, Advanced degree a plus
  • 1-3 years of General Accounting experience required and non-profit a plus
  • Experience with YARDI Accounting Package a plus
  • Familiarity with Concur a plus

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 12 Paid Holidays & tenure-based PTO accruals
  • Employer contributions to Health Savings Accounts
  • Company paid Life & Disability Insurance
  • 403(b) retirement plan with company match
  • Tax-advantage accounts: commuter/parking, medical & dependent care FSA
  • Hospital & Critical Illness Insurance
  • Confidential, 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
  • Pay Rate: $70k

The Community Builders is an equal opportunity employer.

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