Staff Accountant

Thank you for your interest in working with us!

We are currently looking for a full-time Staff Accountant to join our team!

Downstreet is seeking an enthusiastic, highly organized, and detail‑oriented Staff Accountant to join our team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to our mission of providing affordable housing while assisting with the daily functions of the accounting department.

• Handle tenant receivables and security deposits in the accounting system, including scanning checks, preparing deposit tickets, and making bank deposits.
• Verify that all accounts payable transactions comply with financial policies and procedures. Prepare batches of invoices for data entry, including verifying coding of each invoice by property, grant, fund, project, etc.
• Perform monthly reconciliations for payable and receivable accounts.
• Prepare journal entries and reconcile various general ledger accounts, such as cash, accounts receivable, fixed assets, other assets, and accruals, as required.
• Assist in preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statement reports, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
• Identify and assess opportunities for enhancing processes and implementing automation to streamline operations effectively.
• Provide assistance in yearly audit preparations, including researching, compiling and verifying needed documents under direction of the Financial Controller.
• Provide general accounting support and work on special projects as needed.

• An undergraduate degree with emphasis in accounting or equivalent and 2+ years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education, employment, and life experience.
• Experience in non‑profit and/or construction and property management accounting is preferred
• Highly organized with a strong ability to manage priorities and deadlines and ability to manage confidential information.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, active listening skills, and problem‑solving abilities.
• Commitment to equity and inclusion and social and economic justice.

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working at a computer

The annual salary range for this position is $45,000 - $55,000, dependent on experience.

Downstreet also provides a competitive benefits package, which includes:

• 403(b) with company match up to 4.5%
• Dental insurance benefits
• Life insurance and short‑term disability benefits
• Generous paid leave allowances (vacation, sick, and personal time)
• Hybrid remote/office work schedule available after introductory period

We are an equal employment opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants, regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, marital status, disability, or Veteran status are encouraged to apply.