Accountant (Providence Community Housing - Lowerline)
Providence Community Housing
New Orleans, LA
Permanent
Full-time
15 days ago
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Disclaimer: All applicants are screened based upon qualifications and/or experience.We are currently seeking a full-time Affordable Housing Accountant to join our team, specifically focused on working with seniors. The preferred applicant must has strong YARDI experience and understands affordable housing. If you have a passion for working with seniors, are organized, detail-oriented, and have strong communication skills, this position could be a great fit for you. We value your ability to connect with residents, manage daily operations, and contribute to creating a supportive and welcoming environment.Providence Community Housing is a 501(c)3 nonprofit affordable housing developer and property manager serving the Greater New Orleans area. With almost 20 years of development experience and over 1,700 residential units developed to date, Providence has taken over the property management functions of Christopher Homes, Inc. and is proud to add their 60 year history of excellence to our team managing over 2,400 senior affordable apartments. We focus on the production and preservation of affordable housing and empowering strong communities.A typical day in the life of an Affordable Housing Accountant working with seniors involves basic accounting functions that include the preparation and review of financial statements including reconciling balances of general ledgers and making any unnecessary adjustments to ledgers for assigned portfolio of properties. The Accountant also applies principles of accounting to analyze financial information, prepares financial reports, monthly reconciliations, monitor property operating bank account, and coordinate escrow and reserve activity. The Accountant also works along with third party auditors on all property annual audits.You'll also work closely with other team members and regulatory representatives on budget renewals and funding requests, offering support and fostering a strong sense of team and community, all while keeping detailed records and ensuring compliance with housing regulations. Every day brings new opportunities to make a positive impact on both residents and staff, creating a safe, welcoming environment for seniors to call home.We're looking for a candidate who:
Has a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or business related equivalent supplemented by a minimum of three years' of experience in accounting, bookkeeping, or accounts payable required
Has a passion for working with seniors and creating a positive, supportive environment
Maintains a professional, compassionate and welcoming attitude towards managers, co-workers, residents, and visitors
Is organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple tasks
Demonstrates strong communication and interpersonal skills
Is comfortable using computers and property management software
Is reliable, adaptable, and ready to handle occasional on-call responsibilities
Has prior experience in property management accounting and HUD systems
This is a full-time position, in office, typically Monday through Friday.If you're passionate about working with seniors and believe you have the skills for this role, we'd love to hear from you! To get started, simply fill out our online application. It's straightforward-just upload your resume and answer a few questions to help us learn more about you. If you're selected to move forward in the hiring process we will reach out by phone to schedule an in person interview with our senior operations team.Please note that this position requires the successful completion of drug and background testing as part of the hiring process. The drug test does not screen for marijuana.