Staff Accountant

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Join a mission-driven organization where your work has purpose, your voice matters, and your growth is genuinely supported. As our Staff Accountant I, you’ll do more than manage numbers. You’ll help strengthen the foundation that allows our programs, services, and teams to thrive.

You’ll collaborate with passionate colleagues all while contributing to work that changes lives every day. If you’re seeking a place where your expertise is valued, your curiosity is welcomed, and your efforts make a real difference, we’d be excited to welcome you to our team.

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• Job Title: Staff Accountant I, Payroll, IDA’s, & Grant Management
• FLSA Classification: Hourly/Non-Exempt
• Position Status: Full Time
• Department: Finance Department
• Work Location: In person, HQ
• Supervisory Responsibilities: None
• Reports To: Controller

The Staff Accountant I supports Lacasa’s financial health and operational integrity by managing general ledger activity, grant compliance, and payroll processing for Lacasa, Inc. This position plays a key role in ensuring timely, accurate financial reporting, adherence to internal controls, and compliance with public and private funding requirements—including federal wage regulations such as Davis-Bacon.

Guided by Lacasa’s core values—Respect Human Dignity, Work Together, Pursue Excellence, and Build to Last— the Staff Accountant I brings care and precision to the daily financial processes that allow our mission to thrive.

• Maintain accurate general ledger activity for Lacasa and related internal cost centers across departments and programs.
• Assist in monthly and annual closings, including reconciliation of accounts, preparation of reports, and audit-ready documentation.
• Maintain complete and organized financial records for journal vouchers, projects, properties, and contracts.
• Ensure property management transactions and balances are accurately reflected within accounting software and bank ledger.
• Serve as back‑up to Staff Accountant II for accounts payable, non‑asset management cash receipts, and other duties as necessary.

• Maintain and monitor project files for grant‑funded activities, ensuring proper documentation is collected and stored.
• Ensure full compliance with grantor procurement, financial, and reporting requirements—including documentation related to contracts, subawards, and service agreements.
• Assist with development and ongoing maintenance of internal policies and procedures related to grant administration.
• Coordinate grant claim submissions on a timely basis to assure adequate project cash flow and timely draw‑down of funds.

• Maintain accurate records of employee payroll and benefit data, including timekeeping, wage allocations, and deduction records.
• Process weekly and bi‑weekly payrolls in Paylocity, including general ledger uploads.
• Calculate and allocate construction wages, ensuring compliance with applicable wage laws.
• Monitor and document Davis‑Bacon wage rate requirements for federally funded construction projects, verifying wage classifications and supporting proper reporting.

• Partner with the Financial Empowerment Center to support financial administration and compliance for the IDA program.
• Reconcile all IDA‑related bank accounts monthly, ensuring accuracy and alignment with program software and reporting systems.
• Maintain clear financial documentation for all participant transactions, grant fund allocations, and matching contributions.
• Support the preparation of grant applications and required reporting for IDA funding sources.
• Contribute to the ongoing development and refinement of financial policies and procedures specific to IDA operations.

• Collaborate with internal departments to ensure property operations align with organizational goals.
• Attend and participate in internal meetings with staff to communicate…