The following reflects the organization’s definition of essential functions for the job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
CORE and/or BACK-UP ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Verify, allocate, post and reconcile accounts payable and receivable
Produce error-free accounting reports and present their results
Analyze financial information and summarize financial status
Spot errors and suggest ways to improve efficiency and spending
Provide technical support for accounting systems and transaction coding
Review and recommend modifications to accounting systems and procedures
Manage a staff accountant; assign work, mentor, advise and review performance
Participate in financial standards setting and in forecast process
Provide input into department’s goal setting process
Prepare financial statements and produce budget according to schedule
Assist with tax audits and tax returns
Assist with annual budget preparation
Direct internal and external audits to ensure compliance
Plan, assign and review staff’s work
Support month-end and year-end close process
Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls
Ensure compliance with GAAP principles
Perform impact studies for new accounting and tax policies and regulation changes
Liaise with various department managers to improve financial procedures
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
A strong belief in Habitat’s mission and a desire to engage others in the organization’s work
Excellent interpersonal skills to effectively support individuals at all levels within organization with timely and effective communication, clarity, and positivity
Comfortable working independently with proven ability to work well with others in a team environment
Proven ability to exercise sound decision making, take initiative and manage up, down and laterally when needed
Able to develop and maintain professional, positive, and collaborative functional relationships with staff, volunteers, and vendors
Position requires extreme attention to detail and ability to maintain confidentiality
Proven organizational skills to set priorities, maximize efficiency and consistently meet deadlines
Ability to flex style to communicate clearly, professionally, and sensitively with diverse audiences of internal and external customers including coworkers, volunteers, and vendors
Experience working with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds is preferred
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
CPA or CMA certification strongly preferred
4-year accounting degree or related study required
3 or more years of GL accounting or public accounting experience
Experience working with complex software is a plus
Mortgage accounting knowledge is a plus
Construction accounting experience is a plus
Retail accounting experience is a plus
Intermediate to advanced computer and Excel skills required
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS NECESSARY TO PERFORM THIS JOB:
A Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) will be run for insurance purposes
Valid driver’s license and ability to be insured under the company’s insurance policy is prerequisite; occasional driving required
Ability to travel to and from meetings and appointments in locations and times when public transportation isunavailable
Must be able to pass background and credit checks
Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required for employment
WORK ENVIRONMENT & CONDITIONS:
Most work is performed indoors
Long periods of time sitting at a computer entering and analyzing data
Some tasks involve working with volunteers and staff, while other tasks are performed independently in a quiet setting
The starting pay range for this position is $70,536 – $77,511 with consideration given for applicable education and experience above the minimum requirements.
Benefits available include medical, dental and vision insurance options; 401k savings match; Paid Time Off for vacation, sick, holidays, floating holidays; Healthy Families Workplace Act (HFWA) Leave; Parental Leave; and paid time to volunteer.
Send resume or work history and statement of interest to for consideration.
, founded in 1976, is a global, Christian-based nonprofit organization that grew out of an intentionally multi-racial community in rural Georgia. Seeking to put God’s love into action, Habitat brings together people of all faiths and people of no faith to build homes, communities and hope. Working alongside each other, we help families and individuals build and improve places to call home and achieve the strength, stability and self-reliance they need to build better lives for themselves. Habitatseeks individuals who have a willingness to affirm these principles and values.
Habitat for Humanity International is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to employ and assign the best qualified personnel for all our positions in a manner that does not unlawfully discriminate against any person because of race, color, religion, gender, marital status, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, veteran/reserve national guard status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.
