Overview:

The Staff Accountant supports the work of the Finance Department by managing daily accounting tasks, preparing and reviewing financial documents, reports, and statements. Maintains balance sheet ledgers and manages bank reconciliations. Oversees all accounting procedures (e.g., tax returns, month-end closures, budgeting) and maintains knowledge of acceptable accounting practices, plays a key role in assisting with preparation for organizational audits, and advises on general financial matters.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare monthly bank reconciliations for all cash accounts held by St. Ambrose and related affordable housing properties
• Analyze budgets and create expense reports
• Examine tax policies and handle tax payments and returns
• Provides external auditors with assistance; prepare documents and gathers all necessary information for all annual audits of financial statements
• Post transactions and categorize records in the general ledger (e.g. by assets, liabilities and expenses)
• Assist with the preparation of ad-hoc reports for third parties as needed including but not limited to HUD, Housing Authority, and Insurance Agency

Key Qualifications:

Required:

• 5+ years of similar experience as a Staff Accountant or a similar, relevant role in accounting
• Understanding of and the ability to adhere to generally accepted accounting principles

Desired:

• BA/BS preferred; MSc a plus
• Residential property management accounting experience a plus

Physical Requirements:

This position normally requires the physical demands of standing, walking, bending, lifting or performing other work requiring medium exertion, talking, and hearing on a regular basis to perform the job requirement. These physical demands are required up to 85% of the time.

St. Ambrose values a diverse workforce. EOE.