Accountant II

Position Overview

Senior Accountant (Accountant II) – The Senior Accountant is responsible for performing finance and accounting functions for LIHI, Partnerships, and LLCs. Located in Seattle, WA, this full-time, non‐exempt position requires 40 hours per week (Monday–Friday, 9:00am–5:00pm). Compensation: $34.88–$47.82 per hour, DOE. Unionized Position: Represented by Local 8 of the Office of Professional Employees International Union (OPEIU). Posted on 10/24/2025.

Key Responsibilities

• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and perform ad hoc reconciliations.
• Process journal entries and accruals.
• Manage month-end and year-end closing procedures.
• Prepare financial statements.
• Assist with annual budget development.
• Handle accounts payable processing and manage cash requirements.
• Process accounts receivable/cash receipts and reconcile rent rolls.
• Prepare schedules on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis and organize audit work papers.
• Understand grants and contracts for various projects.
• Actively contribute information to streamline procedures.
• Manage the flow of paperwork within the department.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a staff accountant with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or a related field (experience may be substituted).
• Previous experience in accounts payable, accounts receivable, month-end closing, financial analysis, reconciliation, variance analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and quarterly reporting.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to learn quickly, work well under pressure, and meet deadlines.
• Flexibility to work evenings/weekends during busy periods and the ability to teach other staff members.
• Self-starter with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to communicate effectively at all organizational levels.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and Word.
• Ability to interact with senior management.
• Must pass a criminal background check and drug screen.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with accounting systems and property management systems.
• Experience in real estate, construction, property management, or nonprofit accounting.

Benefits & Perks

• Generous vacation and sick leave
• 10 paid holidays and 1 floating holiday
• Employer-Paid Medical, Dental, and Vision (with HRA, HSA & FSA options)
• Employer-Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• 401k offered for unionized employees (through OPEIU8)
• 403b offered for non-union employees
• Employee Assistance Program
• Travel Assistance Program
• Aflac offered for all employees

About Us

The Low Income Housing Institute (LIHI) has a 30-year history of owning and managing low-income housing, developing innovative solutions to homelessness, advocating for housing justice, providing supportive services, and operating hygiene services for homeless individuals at Urban Rest Stops. LIHI has developed over 5,000 affordable housing units and manages more than 3,000 units, including rental housing, permanent supportive housing, and transitional housing. Serving families, singles, seniors, veterans, young adults, immigrants, low wage workers, and individuals with disabilities, LIHI is one of the largest nonprofit housing organizations in the state and a national leader in sponsoring tiny house villages as a crisis solution to homelessness.