Senior Accountant

Joining CCHA/CHP means contributing to our mission to provide affordable housing for low to mixed income residents of our community. As a valued employee, you will take an active role in our purpose to educate, provide resources and enhance the quality of life for our residents. You are applying to work in a great industry!

The Senior Accountant plays a critical role in ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of the organization’s financial records and reporting. This position is responsible for complex accounting functions, month‑end and year‑end close activities, journal entry preparation and review, reconciliations, and financial analysis. The Senior Accountant serves as a subject‑matter expert within the Finance Department and provides guidance, oversight, and support to other accounting staff while ensuring compliance with internal controls, accounting standards, and applicable regulatory requirements.

• Prepare, review, and post complex journal entries in accordance with established accounting policies and procedures.
• Ensure journal entries include proper documentation, accurate descriptions, and required approvals.
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts; investigate and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Support timely and accurate month‑end and year‑end close, including updating close schedules and tracking deliverables.
• Prepare supporting schedules for financial statements, audits, and management reporting.
• Assist with the preparation and review of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.

• Ensure compliance with GAAP and organizational accounting policies.
• Adhere to and reinforce internal control procedures related to journal entries, reconciliations, and financial close.
• Assist with external audits, internal reviews, and regulatory reporting by providing documentation and explanations.
• Identify control gaps, process inefficiencies, or risks, and recommend improvements.

• Analyze financial data to identify trends, variances, and anomalies.
• Research accounting issues and provide clear recommendations to management.
• Assist with special projects, account clean‑ups, and system or process improvements.
• Serve as a resource to junior accounting staff by providing guidance, training, and technical support.
• Collaborate with other departments to resolve accounting issues and improve data accuracy.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with internal stakeholders regarding accounting requirements and deadlines.
• Support cross‑training and documentation of accounting processes and procedures.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
• CPA or CPA‑eligible preferred.

• Minimum of 4–6 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Experience with month‑end close, journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting required.
• Experience in public sector, housing authority, governmental, or quasi‑governmental environments preferred.
• ERP system experience required (e.g., Yardi, or similar financial systems).

• Strong understanding of general ledger accounting and financial reporting principles.
• High attention to detail with the ability to meet deadlines in a structured close environment.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to document processes clearly and follow established procedures.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and accounting systems.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team.

• Primarily office‑based with extended hours during month‑end, year‑end, audits, or critical reporting periods.
• Expected to model professionalism, accountability, and adherence to established processes and controls.

• Mid‑Senior level

• Full‑time

• Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Government Administration