Resources for Community Development
Position: Assistant Accountant
Department: Accounting
Location: Berkeley, CA
Status: 75% time, non-exempt
Salary: DOE, plus excellent benefits
Job posting date: April 30, 2015
About RCD
Resources for Community Development (RCD) is a leading regional nonprofit developer and owner of affordable housing. RCD’s mission is to create and preserve affordable housing for people with the fewest options, to build community and enrich lives.
Since RCD was established in 1984, our company has developed or preserved over 65 communities that provide affordable, high-quality, and service-enriched affordable rental housing to over 2,200 low-income households throughout the Bay Area. Through a robust pipeline, RCD is actively growing. RCD strives for excellence, and are we are seeking an outstanding candidate to join our team..
Major Job Responsibilities and Duties:
The Assistant Accountant, under the direction and supervision of RCD’s Controller, has responsibility for all bookkeeping and grant invoicing, as well general accounting duties as needed.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Bookkeeping
Process & mail checks. Maintain check registers.
Maintain cash position, restricted cash and working capital worksheets.
Process deposits.
Process bank reconciliations.
Prepare tax filings, such as 1099’s and DE-542 report on deadbeat parents.
Grant Invoicing
Process & reconcile CDBG, Ryan White, SHP and other grant invoices as needed.
Resolve issues with grantors and vendors.
Oversee compliance audits.
Prepare services fee billing for HUD projects.
Accounting
Assist with preparation of RCD quarterly financials.
Prepare worksheets for 100% RCD owned properties.
Oversee audits for entities in operation under general supervision. Review financials, prepare supporting schedules, provide adjusting entries, provide documentation to auditors, resolve questions.
Perform other duties as needed.
Qualifications:
Ideal applicants will have 3 to 5 years of experience in an accounting position, preferably in real estate. Nonprofit experience is desirable. Applicant should have strong abilities in the following areas:
Strong organizational skills and an ability to juggle and prioritize multiple tasks in fast-paced, demanding environment
Detail-oriented with strong follow-up abilities
Clear and effective verbal and written communications
Strong Excel and accounting software skills; knowledge of Accpac a plus
Education: Bachelor’s degree. Desirable additional qualifications: knowledge of real estate operations and development, affordable housing funding programs.
Work Environment: Majority of time spent in a sedentary office environment.
Physical Requirements: Must be able to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing. Must be able to lift twenty (20) pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Application Procedure and Salary: Applicants should send a cover letter, resume AND salary requirements via e-mail to jobs@rcdhousing.org. Please reference “Assistant Accountant Position” in the subject line. Applicants with suitable experience and/or skills will be contacted for interviews. Compensation is negotiable depending on experience and qualifications. RCD offers competitive benefits including: paid vacation and sick leave; health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance; pre-tax flexible spending and commuter check plans; and employer contributions to a retirement savings plan. No calls please.
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