Senior Accountant

About Us:

Massachusetts Housing Partnership (MHP) is a public, non-profit organization that expands access to affordable housing and promotes housing equity in communities across the Commonwealth. Founded in 1985, MHP is now a 70+ employee organization that has delivered $6.5 billion in below-market financing for affordable housing and currently has $1.2 billion in assets under management. Every action MHP takes, whether it’s a loan, grant, professional assistance, or development of state or local policy has the underlying goal of expanding housing opportunities for Massachusetts residents.

Current Opportunity:
The Senior Accountant’s primary objective is to support and promote excellence in financial operations. This position focuses on ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency in the management of grants and programs, payroll, and general accounting activities. The contributions of the person in this position will play a vital role in supporting the integrity of financial processes, fostering collaboration, and driving continuous improvement initiatives that promote the organization’s mission and long-term success.

This role operates under the general supervision of the Controller. At MHP, staff engagement, inclusion and belonging are integral to everything we do. We value individuals who are intentional about fostering inclusive environments and who recognize the power of diverse perspectives. The person in the Senior Accountant position is expected to embody these values not only in their work but in how they build relationships, make decisions, and contribute to a supportive team culture.

To learn more about MHP's commitment to engagement and inclusion, visit our website.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities :
The Senior Accountant will have varied activities each day that cover the following areas. Grant and Program Accounting Assist with preparing and executing grant and program billing, ensuring expenses are accurately coded to the correct funding sources and supporting the review of reconciliations and activity for completeness and accuracy. Support timely recognition and collection of funds and help maintain comprehensive and up‑to‑date Accounts Receivable records Assist in preparing monthly and annual financial statements and reports reviewing for reasonableness and accuracy;

making corrections as directed. Collaborate closely with team members to obtain executed contracts, updated budgets, and support financial documentation Support accurate and timely reporting of grant and contract budgets and expenditure reports. Payroll Process the bi-weekly payroll and record in applicable system (e.g. Intacct). Coordinate with HR Director to validate employee information, resolve discrepancies, and ensure proper documentation for payroll changes.

Assist with payroll system updates and integrations with other systems as applicable (e.g. Paylocity and Intacct) as directed. Serve as key payroll processor and subject-matter resource for all payroll functions including reporting, payroll codes, etc, escalating complex system or compliance issues as needed. Identify opportunities for process improvement and recommend changes for leadership review and approval. Monitor retirement plan activity and run detailed 403(b) contribution reports with guidance to support reconciliations and ensure ongoing IRS compliance.

General accounting Conduct monthly bank and general ledger account reconciliations with guidance, investigate discrepancies and assist in resolving them within established procedures. Support the processing of cash borrower receipts, ensuring all payments are accurately recorded, properly applied to borrower accounts, and supported with complete, well‑documented entries. Perform routine accounting tasks, including journal entries, reconciliations, and verifying MHP financial transactions. Prepare invoices and maintain accounting records and files.

Provide backup for payable processing. Assist with annual audit and preparation of financial statements under GASB for not-for-profit organizations by providing information and completing assigned tasks within established procedures.…