Staff Accountant

The Opportunity

The Baltimore Regional Housing Partnership (BRHP), which operates the Baltimore Housing Mobility Program, is a 501(c)(3) that assists over 4,000 qualified families in moving from areas of concentrated poverty and obtaining quality and affordable housing in communities with strong schools, low crime, and ample job opportunities in high opportunity areas within Baltimore City and Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Carroll, Harford, and Howard Counties.

BRHP is seeking a Staff Accountant who is aligned with the mission above and experienced in nonprofit and government financial operations, while overseeing specific financial transactions for the organization. The Staff Accountant will report to the Finance Director and the Deputy Finance Director.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and scope of the work for the Staff Accountant. This is not a complete listing of all responsibilities, duties, or skills required.

• Assist with monthly payment process of approximately $7 million
• Prepare Voucher Management System (VMS) financial and unit reporting to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
• Manage vendor setup and process changes to existing vendor details
• Manage deposit handling and transaction recording in the accounting system
• Manage repayment agreement transactions.
• Provide staff support to the Finance Committee of the Board of Directors.
• Assist with the yearly financial and single audits and tax returns.
• Assist with special projects.
• Provide support to the Finance Operations Director & Deputy and the Executive Director
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required
• 1-2 years of experience in financial operations of a nonprofit organization that receives federal funds
• Advanced knowledge of financial management and internal controls
• Adept with QuickBooks and Microsoft Excel

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with Yardi database
• Experience processing Accounts Payable
• Familiarity with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Voucher Management System (VMS)

General Requirements

• Honesty and integrity
• Professional behavior and respect for colleagues, clients and external partners
• Collaborative, supportive approach to work, open-minded to learning new processes
• Track record of reliable attendance and punctuality
• Strong work ethic
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and to manage and prioritize multiple projects, deadlines, and excellent time management
• Experience working with a diverse population

Essential Skills and Competencies

• Excellent analytical skills.
• Must be very attentive to detail.
• Must possess a sense of urgency, exceptional organizational and follow-up skills.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Professional self-starter, with the ability to work independently, without much supervision, as well as work collaboratively with others.
• Ability to prioritize changing priorities
• Ability to create and maintain processes and policies.

How to Apply

• Submit a cover letter and resume tailored to the Staff Accountant opportunity
• For more information about the organization, visit www.brhp.org
• Job Type: Full-time, Exempt Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30pm-5pm
• Salary: $65,000-$68,000 annually

Additional Details

• This position includes competitive pay, flexible time off, a benefits package (medical, dental, vision, STD, LTD, life insurance and Flexible Spending plans) and a meaningful 403B contribution match
• Candidates may be eligible for bonuses throughout the year
• Applications and resumes are reviewed on a rolling basis
• The estimated time to complete the recruitment process can be up to four weeks
• As in-person work is required for the first 8-12 weeks of employment, all employees at BRHP are expected to have the first two COVID shots and at least one COVID booster.
• BRHP is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.