Senior Accountant - LP and Development

Senior Accountant – LP and Development

We are a growing non‑profit organization based in Cleveland, Ohio that offers its employees a comprehensive benefits package, opportunities to grow within the organization, and the ability to improve the communities we serve.

CHN is a highly seasoned, nonprofit affordable housing developer, housing service provider and residential mortgage lender that works with its partners to solve major housing challenges for low‑income people and under‑served communities. Through our partnerships we have developed over 7,000 affordable homes, and each year serve over 60,000 families through a wide array of housing services.

We work in Ohio and neighboring states, including Michigan, to preserve and expand affordable housing and build equitable communities. By investing in affordable housing, we are investing in families, communities, and the economy. We are investing in the power of the permanent address.

CHN offers HSA and PPO medical plans (including dental and vision options), vacation, personal and sick leave, paid maternity/paternity/adoption leave, paid company holidays, life insurance, 401(k) plan, tuition reimbursement and more.

This position will manage daily general ledger accounting activity as well as reconciliations and reporting for multiple partnerships in operation and development. The rate of pay for this position is $65,000 – $70,000 per year (FLSA exempt), commensurate with experience.

• General ledger and reporting responsibilities for various partnership businesses
• Record cash receipts and recurring entries plus manage fixed assets and long‑term debt schedules in support of ongoing general ledger accuracy
• Prepare monthly and quarterly financial status reports and analyze and explain budget variances
• Review and code monthly construction and development invoices for development projects
• Work closely with construction team to ensure that compliance documentation is collected before vendor checks are released
• Prepare work papers and audit schedules for the annual audit and tax return of various partnership businesses
• Review draft audit financial reports and tax returns
• Other duties as assigned

• Required
  
  Education:
  
  BA/BS in accounting
• Required Experience: 3 to 5 years of accounting experience with a focus on account reconciliation and program analysis for construction or property management related industries

• Strong organizational skills that reflect ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly with excellent attention to detail
• Demonstrates proactive approach to problem solving with strong decision‑making capability
• Proven ability to manage confidential information with discretion, be adaptable to various competing demands and demonstrate the highest level of customer service and response
• Strong people skills and ability to build relationships with stakeholders, including internal and external partners
• Highly resourceful team‑player, with the ability to be effective independently, prioritize conflicting needs, handle matters expeditiously, proactively, and follow‑through on projects to successful completion, often with deadline pressures
• Proficiency with computers, especially bookkeeping software, and MS Office
• Strong understanding of accounting principles

• Three to five years of construction or property management accounting, LIHTC experience a plus
• CPA

• Detail oriented, efficient, and accurate

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards

• You want to part of an organization where the work you do will have a positive and lasting difference in the community
• Great benefits
• Opportunities for on‑the‑job training and/or professional…