General Accountant

Position Overview

Responsible for maintaining daily accounting and financial reporting systems on Abila for El Centro, ECR, EL Patio, and ECDLR-Commercial. Assists the Controller as needed and is responsible for assigned Affordable Housing projects. This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of all regular activities, duties, or responsibilities that may be required; duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. The Senior Payroll Accountant will also assist in other general accounting activities including general ledger reconciliations, support of the annual audit process, and other duties as assigned. This position requires a 6-month evaluation period. Additionally, work is performed in a general office environment on a 5-day workweek with 1 day work-from-home; note that remote work eligibility ends after the 6-month evaluation period.

Key Responsibilities

• Creates standard and non‐standard recurring and required month‐end journal entries and maintains accurate, up‐to‐date records of financial transactions.
• Performs complex reconciliations for various general ledger accounts including construction draws down; researches variances and makes corrections as necessary.
• Records, reconciles, and analyzes intercompany accounting activities including payment and cash application.
• Processes, records, and posts payments received from private payees, including rental payments related to the use of El Centro facilities and community spaces, ensuring proper revenue classification and accurate general ledger posting.
• Reconciles event and facility rental revenue for the Centilia Cultural Center, ensuring payments are received, deposits are accurately applied, and revenues are recorded in accordance with internal accounting practices.
• Records, reconciles, and monitors housing rental payments received monthly from multiple properties and reviews rent rolls to ensure accuracy and completeness of expected rental revenue.
• Follows up with property managers and internal stakeholders when expected rental or housing payments are not received, researches discrepancies, and supports resolution of payment variances.
• Ensures the accurate and timely completion of all month-end closing procedures.
• Verifies the accuracy of financial statements prepared by the Property Management Company for the assigned entities.
• Provides audit and single audit assistance by preparing schedules and reconciliations, and responding to auditor inquiries as directed by the Controller.
• Assists with Form 990 by gathering necessary information as directed by the Controller.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Controller.
• Maintains a professional demeanor, preserves confidentiality, and handles highly sensitive materials with care.
• Communicates effectively with all types of people both inside and outside of the organization.
• Works well under pressure, meeting deadlines while maintaining a high degree of accuracy.
• Demonstrates strong attention to detail and sound organizational skills.
• Works independently as well as part of a team.
• Adapts to a multi-cultural and multi-ethnic work environment.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree with an emphasis in Accounting/Finance.
• Strong technical GAAP accounting background.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience Required: Minimum 3-5 years of general ledger and financial reporting experience in non-profit or business settings, preferably in low-income affordable housing.
• Proficient in Excel, word processing, and adept at learning software such as MIP/Microix.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently.

Benefits & Perks

• Medical and Dental Insurance with competitive employee and family rates.
• Basic Life Insurance provided at no cost to employees with an option to purchase additional coverage.
• 401(k) plan with 5% employer contribution; eligible after six months of employment and with full employer contribution eligibility after the first year.
• 12 days of sick/safe pay time per calendar year (accrued by pay period); leave available after 90 days of employment.
• 15 days of vacation accrued by pay period, beginning upon hire; available after six months of employment plus a floating holiday and birthday off.
• 9 paid holidays plus an additional 5 days off during the last week of December.
• Employment Assistance Program (EAP) offering help with mental health, stress, grief and loss, illness or trauma, relationship conflicts, financial guidance, life adjustments, and more.