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Senior Staff Accountant
Job BoardJob Title:Senior Staff AccountantOrganization:Job Location:Full Job Description:Join one of the nation's largest and most innovative housing authorities. CMHA is seeking a Senior Staff Accountant to lead critical financial operations in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment. This role involves managing complex accounting tasks, ensuring accurate, timely reporting, supporting audits, and mentoring staff, all while upholding our core values: Respect, Integrity, Accountability, Professionalism, Creativity, Initiative, Quality, and Excellence.Key Responsibilities:
Lead general ledger, reconciliations, AP/AR, and month/year-end closings
Prepare financial reports for internal and external stakeholders, including HUD
Support audits and ensure strong internal controls
Guide budgeting and financial planning efforts
Mentor staff and contribute to process improvement
Ensure compliance with public and/or affordable housing financial regulations
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance
5+ years of experience, including 2+ in a senior-level role
Strong GAAP knowledge and Excel proficiency
Experience in government or nonprofit finance a plus
Excellent communication, leadership, and analytical skills
To Apply:To view the full job description and explore other career opportunities at CMHA, please visit cintimha.com and click on the Employment tab to submit your application, resume, and salary requirements.Equal Opportunity Employer/ Equal Housing OpportunitiesDate Posted:Wednesday, June 18, 2025Posting Expiration Date:Sunday, August 17, 2025Job Location Details:1635 Western Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45214Job Posting Validation:HousingSorry, this content is only available to members.If you're a member of CLPHA, please .If you have not created your CLPHA.org account, it's easy to create one.You can also that shows CLPHA members how to create website accounts for themselves and provides an overview of the site's functionality.
