Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

If you are looking for a career that has meaning, and desire to work for an employer that is make a positive impact in Genesee County, we are interested in talking to you about our open Accountant position.

Mission and Values

Our mission is: Seeking to put God’s love into action, Genesee County Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, community and hope. A successful candidate will be expected to uphold the values of Genesee County Habitat for Humanity:

Integrity – In all the business we conduct, we conduct ourselves with integrity. This means doing what is right even when no one is watching. We believe in treating others the way we would like to be treated – with empathy, kindness, and compassion. We hold ourselves to a gold standard of honor, ethics, and moral principles both individually and as an organization in the community. This includes maintaining consistency and dependability when interacting with the people that we serve in all departments of our organization, with our coworkers, and with our partners – ensuring that assets entrusted to us are used responsibly and consistent with their intended use.

Compassion for All – Throughout the divisions of our organization, we believe in approaching our objectives with compassion for all. This means absolutely no exceptions – absolutely all-inclusive. We believe in treating everyone we encounter as they are family, treating them with respect, and treating them as we would like to be treated. We believe that by this approach we can offer a hand up to everyone we encounter, regardless of their situation, by meeting them where they are with an outstanding level of compassion.

Leadership – We believe in setting the example for leadership both as an organization in our community and individually in our departments – defining our objectives and executing them better than anyone else. This includes establishing common goals as an organization and holding ourselves and each other accountable for achieving those goals. With leadership comes responsibility – We take responsibility for motivating and encouraging each other, mentoring when necessary to achieve the goals we have set for ourselves to be the very best in what we do.

Innovation – In an ever-evolving and changing community, we are at the forefront of this dynamic. In order to meet this challenge, we approach our program delivery with open-mindedness, anticipating opportunities to better serve the people in our community. In this, we are nimble and flexible to meet those needs. When we encounter obstacles, we employ creative solutions, concurrently evolving with our community in new and existing program delivery to best serve the needs of our community. In order to place ourselves at the

forefront of this evolution, we continually strive to be more efficient. As our policies and practices continue to streamline, we can stay current on the changing needs of our community and meet those needs as quickly as possible.

Excellence of Service – This value runs parallel with the above Core Values. We strive to offer the absolute best products and services to our community by doing so with Integrity, Compassion for All, Leadership, and Innovation. Through achieving our goals with these values, we become providers of excellent service. We are performance-driven, striving continually to meet and exceed objectives. We accomplish our goals through teamwork and collaboration where necessary to deliver the most efficient and quality service possible. In all our programs we serve our community as thoroughly as possible and strive to exceed expectations. This includes “making it right” – If for some reason our service lacks excellence, we go the extra mile and take responsibility to make it right.

Employment Status: Full Time, Non-Exempt

Compensation: $50,000 annually based on experience, with benefits package including IRA, HSA, health, dental, IRA, paid holidays, PTO and reduced hours from 40 to 36 hours weekly after completing 30 days of employment.

General Description

Reports to: CFO, COO, Finance Team

Description: The accountant plays a critical role in ensuring efficient day-to-day financial operations of the Genesee County Habitat for Humanity (GCHFH). This detail-oriented position is responsible for managing accounting software and databases, helping to shape office systems, communicating with vendors, and serving as the first point of contact for public inquiries.

Major Responsibilities

· Communicate effectively with all team members

· Enter all revenue/expenses into accounting software

· Provide feedback for efficiencies in processes and systems

· Assist in analyzing financial strengths and weaknesses of the affiliate, proposing corrective action when required

· Assure accuracy and timeliness in providing financial data to the executive team and each department's directors and management so they can make informed decisions

· Effectively propose solutions to financial problems or unforeseen financial difficulties as they arise

· Advise the finance department on strategic direction based on financial and operational data.

Carry Out and/or Supervise Financial Activities Such As:

· Prepare daily deposits from all sources (i.e. donations, mortgage and rent payments, home repair loan payments, etc.)

· Prepare the daily Restore revenue report and prepare deposit slip

· Collect receipts for all daily expenditures from each department

· Monitor banking/bank balances

· Prepare/review financial reports as needed/requested for the affiliate staff

· Accept and process loan, mortgage, and rent payments both face-to-face and over the phone

· Assist in analyzing revenue/expenses for all fundraising events

· Pay all vendor invoices and document payments in QuickBooks

· Reconcile QuickBooks to Mortgage Office software with support and reports provided by mortgage department staff

· Enter payroll hours into payroll processing website, ensuring accurate employee personal information collection and accurate data entry.

· Prepare payroll reports, allocating salary and benefits to each department/class in QuickBooks

· Meet with outside accountant monthly to assist in reconciling bank statements to QuickBooks and assist in preparation of month-end reports such as the Balance Sheet, Profit & Loss, Budget to Actual, and the Financial Dashboard

· Assist in coordination and organization of all financial records reviewed during annual internal and external audits

· Meet face-to-face and virtually, as needed, with directors and management to provide financial comparatives of past fiscal years revenue and expenses to the current fiscal year

· Provide financial data for Strategic Management meetings

· Meet with the Board Treasurer and external Accounting Team several times per fiscal year to review financial reports.

· Manage vendor relationships as it pertains to payment of invoices in a timely manner

· Assist the Executive Director and finance team in the interviewing, hiring, and onboarding process for new employees

· Other duties as assigned by director

Qualifications

· Associate’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (or equivalent experience).

· 2+ years bookkeeping/accounting experience; nonprofit experience a plus.

· Proficiency in QuickBooks and Microsoft Excel.

· Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

· Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive financial data.

· Good communication and customer service skills for working with staff, vendors, and the public.

Genesee County Habitat for Humanity screens all potential employees and key volunteers (including board members) Internet Criminal History Access Tool (ICHAT). By submitting your credentials for this position, you are submitting to such inquiry.