Senior Staff Accountant

Avalon Housing (Avalon) is a non‑profit supportive housing provider created in 1992 as a long‑term solution to homelessness. Avalon owns and manages apartments throughout Washtenaw County and offers housing alternatives with affordable partners and in the private landlord market. Avalon works with adults and families who are currently experiencing homelessness.

The Finance Department is committed to timely, accurate, and responsible financial management, serving directors, staff, board members, and clients. It supports more than 10 legal entities.

• Competitive salary and three weeks vacation plus additional sick and personal time, plus an extra paid holiday each month.
• Medical Benefits – three comprehensive medical insurance plans with coverage for family, plus dental and vision insurance.
• Life and Disability Plans – life insurance and short‑term disability coverage for employees working 16 or more hours per week, fully covered.
• 403(b) Retirement Plan – available to all employees through Vanguard.

• Preparation of monthly internal management reports and external financial reports for partner agencies.
• Preparation and analysis of metrics supporting the monthly department dashboard.
• Preparation and presentation of ad hoc financial reports for operating partners.

• Collaborate across Avalon departments to determine proper tenant payments for rental assistance.
• Prepare check requests and general ledger entries for client rental assistance.
• Monthly review of grant spending, including client‑level analysis with Outreach Department.

• Assist in review and preparation of bi‑weekly payroll process requirements.
• Ensure timely documentation of timesheet and work effort reporting.
• Cash flow management for bi‑weekly payroll and benefits payments.
• Monitor and maintain employee cost allocations for payroll.

• Preparation of non‑recurring journal entries in a complex, multi‑owner government‑regulated accounting environment.
• Conduct timely reconciliation of real‑estate development transactions.
• Review and approve journal entries prepared by Finance Department colleagues.

• General oversight of Accounts Payable and Receivable functions.
• Preparation of weekly cash status report for management review and approval.
• Assist with preparation and issuance of IRS Forms 1099 and 5500.
• Prepare invoices and accrual entries for various grants and contract billings.

• Partner across the team to evaluate enterprise risks related to Avalon’s business environment and develop appropriate risk‑mitigating practices.

• Participate in other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in accounting or finance or a related discipline.
• Active CPA license is preferred but not required.

• Minimum of four years of bookkeeping or general ledger accounting experience.
• Broad knowledge of corporate accounting, including payroll and cash management.
• Experience in nonprofit and for‑profit accounting environments.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Adobe applications.
• Prior experience with MIP Fund Accounting software preferred.

• Strong desire to integrate into and contribute to a collaborative, mission‑aligned nonprofit team environment.
• Self‑starter who proactively identifies and assesses issues, develops effective solutions, and collaborates cross‑functionally to implement them.
• Adaptable and flexible in responding to a rapidly changing business environment.
• Results‑driven and self‑motivated, demonstrating high data integrity and the ability to perform effectively with minimal supervision.
• Articulate communicator with a strong customer service focus.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities. The employee will be required to sit for long periods, occasionally drive a vehicle, communicate by talking…