Share Email Opening Apply Now Title Staff Accountant   About the Organization For the last 30 years, CASA has provided affordable housing in the Triangle for those at risk of homelessness. Grounded in the belief that the solution to homelessness is housing, CASA owns and manages more than fifty multi-family and scattered site residential properties that provide a place to live for families, veterans, individuals with disabilities, formerly homeless individuals and those in the workforce who struggle to afford housing. CASA is experienced in the full range of management activities required to provide high quality service to residents giving them an opportunity to live successfully. Since the acquisition of its first property in Raleigh in 1993, CASA has grown to nearly five hundred units in Wake, Durham, and Orange Counties, with five additional properties currently under development with more planned in all three counties. CASA is a non-profit affordable housing organization funded through rental income, philanthropic gifts, and local, state, and federal government. CASA's main administrative and property management office is in Raleigh, with a second property management location in Durham. The mission of CASA is to provide access to stable, affordable housing for people who are homeless or at risk by developing and managing rental communities. To learn more, visit CASA's website: www.casanc.org   Category Accounting/Finance   Description Essential Duties Collaborates with business partners regarding properties to record and report business activities (e.g., rent payments, security deposits, operations expenses, petty cash, vendor invoices, and other property related activities). Supports or assists with accounting setup and continued support related to new builds, rehabilitation projects, and asset dispositions. Engages effectively with accounting team or other business partners exercising professionalism during business hours and company sponsored events. Records budgets and routine monthly charge to properties including for management fees, work orders, and insurance. Monitors insurance certificates for workers compensation and general liability insurance for subcontractors. Process month-end transactions. Performs assigned special projects and research. Supporting Senior Accountant and leasing team with key subsidy requests. Attends CASA fundraising events and supports fundraising staff as requested. Supports volunteer coordinator with community events. Staff Accountant Ownership of key performance indicators and mentors internal business partners. Possesses advanced business, interpersonal, and leadership skills. Adopts lean thinking, principles, and practices and initiates related professional development. Ability to direct, mentor, train, and develop business partners and other accounting staff. Effective vertical and horizontal communication skills, written and verbal. CPA desired but not required. Experience using Quickbooks software. Success Behaviors Supports and enforces internal controls established by the organization and the department and required to disclose internal controls weaknesses. Mitigates and detects fraudulent activity by establishing professional skepticism when analyzing financial information. Energetic self-starter & critical thinker; demonstrates initiative & wiliness to go extra mile in any situation. Practiced communication and interpersonal skills with ability to lead and inspire others. Driven by achievement of goals and desire for continuous improvement with lean thinking. Excellent organizational and time management skills with ability to balance quickness & quality. Proficient technology skills to include Microsoft 365 suite products and related third party vendors. Commitment to CASA's mission, vision, and demonstration of core values in daily work. Preferred Skilled property management accountant. Demonstrated leadership skills. Performs well under pressure while meeting deadlines. Location Wake, Durham and Orange Counties Mileage reimbursement for use of personal vehicle   Position Requirements Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting (B.A./B.S.) from a four-year college or university Three to four years related real estate or property management experience in finance or accounting roles. Mid-to-Expert level knowledge and experience using spreadsheets MS-Excel and Microsoft applications. Experience using accounting software QuickBooks or Avid and proficient using other software applications Knowledge of GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) and financial reporting related to NFP Superior organizational and time management skills are required Language skills proficiency with demonstrated ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations   Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time   Shift Days   City Wake, Durham and Orange Counties   State North Carolina   Keywords Accountant, CPA, Non-profit, Finance, Real estate, GAAP, government regulations, grants, financial reporting, property management, audits   Position Staff Accountant   Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt   Open Date 5/24/2023   EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.   This position is currently accepting applications. Apply Now

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