JOB SUMMARY
Our Finance Department tracks the accounting for apartment building operations (with separate legal entities and investor ownership), commercial tenants, construction or renovation of buildings, social service grants, payee services, fundraising and the overall Plymouth organization.
The Accounting Manager will directly supervise Accounts Receivable (AR) and Accounts Payable (AP) staff and oversee the these functions of our agency.
This is a regular, benefited, full-time position.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Manage and supervises the AP and AR staff accountants.
Responsible for Finance staff training, development, and mentoring.
This includes onboarding new staff as well as regular ongoing training for seasoned staff.
Maintain the general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable and project accounting.
Responsible for the accuracy and timeliness of work performed in assigned areas or responsibility.
This includes:
Performing periodic reviews of financial data.
Oversight of reconciliations and investigation of variances.
Maintaining current operating procedures, including appropriate internal controls
Provides recommendations to improve systems and procedures and initiate corrective actions.
Monitoring regulatory requirements
Assist with budget development for the agency, as well as the development and monitoring of work plans to accomplish strategic goals.
Coordinate financial functions to assure that staff members have information needed to carry out organizational priorities and activities.
Work collaboratively with other departments.
Assist with annual audits and tax returns, including reconciliations, adjustments, closing entries and schedule preparation.
Assist the Controller in monitoring and reviewing work assignments and group projects.
Cross train with other Finance Department staff as assigned.
Other accounting, financial management, financial analysis, and administrative tasks as assigned.
ESSENTIAL JOB QUALIFICATIONS
(Any equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, abilities, education, and experience)
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance or a combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
3-5 years of accounting experience with progressively more responsible fiscal, administrative, and leadership duties.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, and a desire to work in an environment requiring teamwork, effective conflict resolution and respect for others.
Ability to work well with diverse populations.
Commitment to ensuring the financial integrity of the accounting information, and ability to handle highly confidential information with discretion.
Direct experience with budgets, forecasting and financial analysis.
Working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles.
Ability to identify, solve problems and recommend proposals for increased efficiency of operations.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage deadlines; manage competing priorities, and maintain high standards for accuracy, productivity, and confidentiality.
Proficient and experienced with accounting software systems, and Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word, Excel and Outlook.
Must be able to work efficiently and effectively with customized databases and technology, and conduct internet research, as needed.
Experience accounting for intercompany transactions, multiple entities and funds.
Effective interpersonal communication skills to coordinate the flow of information to and from staff and management who possess varying degrees of financial expertise.
Ability to quickly perform routine tasks with consistent accuracy and attention to detail.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Certified Public Accountant or Certified Management Accountant
Experience with Abila MIP Fund Accounting software.
Experience with MRI BostonPost software.
Knowledge of low-income housing development and operations.
Experience with public funding and nonprofit accounting requirements.
For a full list of our benefits, please go to https://plymouthhousing.
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