Accountant 031-Changing Homelessness

Posted Oct 25, 2024 JACKSONVILLE, Florida

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About Us:

Changing Homelessness, Inc., is a non-profit agency in the forefront of the battle against homelessness. Our mission is to lead the community in efforts to prevent and ultimately end homelessness. We are committed to ensuring that individuals and families are housed permanently and successfully, building strong partnerships, and being good stewards of funding that is leveraged with integrity. Our core values of Respect, Quality, Trust, Partnering, and Transparency guide everything we do.

Position Overview:

We are currently seeking a passionate individual to join our dedicated team in Jacksonville, Florida. As a Supportive Services for Veteran Families HMIS Enrollment Specialist, you will play a crucial role in advancing our mission of ending homelessness. You will collaborate with community stakeholders, leverage resources, and implement innovative strategies to prevent homelessness and support those in need.

Changing Homelessness, Inc. is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. Furthermore, we actively seek representation and authentic inclusion of applicants and employees who bring firsthand experience with poverty, homelessness, and their underlying causes, including marginalization, discrimination, and inequity.

Join us in our mission to create a community where everyone has a place to call home. Together, we can make a difference.

Non-traditional candidates are welcome to apply. Changing Homelessness, Inc. strives for representation and authentic inclusion of applicants and employees who have direct, first-hand experience with poverty, homelessness, and their root causes (including marginalization, discrimination, and inequity). 

Changing Homelessness, Inc. is an E-Verify participation and Equal Opportunity Employer.

Position Summary:

The Accountant is responsible for performing a full range of traditional accounting duties as well as grant accounting tasks. This position will be responsible for recordkeeping and accounting related to various federal, state, and private grant funds.

The Accountant is also responsible for preparing various assets, liability, revenue and expense reconciliations, posting transactions to the general ledger, account analysis, and completing other tasks assigned to support the day-to-day operations of the Office of Business and Finance.

Essential duties and responsibilities

Enter daily cash Create AR invoices for grantors and donors Monitor and reconcile Accounts Receivable Assist with Payroll Review grant and contract expenditures to ensure that they are allowable, allocable, and reasonable Accounts Payable entry and reconciliations Abandoned Property tracking and reporting Assist in the preparation of regular and special financial and statistical statements and reports, including those required during the annual audit Prepare schedules as assigned for the annual financial audit Prepare monthly journal entries Assist in month end close process and financial reporting Updating documentation of procedures related to reconciliation processes as assigned Enforce internal controls and procedures to promote more effective and efficient operations Fixed asset tracking Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, Access, Word) Strong work ethic Flexibility and ability to multi-talk as needed Must be detail oriented and possess analytical ability Ability to prioritize multiple assignments and projects, mobilize efforts toward completion, and deliver with a high degree of quality on a consistent basis Demonstrate the ability to think critically and evaluate procedures and make recommendations that are appropriate for improving productivity Ability to work collaboratively with staff Periods of walking, standing, or sitting in an office or field environment for service provision Limited physical effort required; however, the employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds Ability to operate a motor vehicle

Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field preferred Minimum 2 years of experience, preferably with a non-profit Experience with federal and state grant administration Must be eligible to work within the U.S. and provide supporting documentation Must pass a Level II background check Must pass a federal-level drug screen; possession of a medical marijuana card is currently not acceptable under federal law Must have a clean 3-year driving history Must provide proof of auto insurance, have a valid driver’s license, and a registered vehicle without known issues or faults to complete essential job functions

Salary/Salary Range

$50,000 - $60,000

How to Apply

Send your cover letter and resume to jobs@changinghomelessness.org. Please include the job title in your email subject line.

Company/Organization

Changing Homelessness

http://www.changinghomelessness.org

Contact

Leilani Williams | Email