Senior Accountant

SupportWorks Housing (formerly Virginia Supportive Housing) is a non-profit organization committed to ending homelessness in Virginia by providing affordable housing and supportive services. Our integrated approach combines stable housing with individualized case management to empower individuals to achieve long-term stability and self-sufficiency. SWH operates multiple housing programs and collaborates with community organizations and government agencies to address the diverse needs of those experiencing homelessness. We embody our values: Compassion, Diversity and Inclusion, Respect, Wellness, and Integrity. We expect every teammate to embrace our core competencies of Communication, Collaboration, Persistence, Safety, and Quality in everything we do. As a Senior Accountant, you will directly contribute to this mission through financial stewardship and operational excellence. What You'll Do: Assist the Associate Director of Finance with recruiting and onboarding accounting staff. Supervise, coach, and mentor accounting team members. Conduct periodic reviews of internal controls, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance with grant and audit requirements. Communicate and enforce financial deadlines with internal teams, ensuring timely delivery of reports and information. Review and approve weekly accounts payable transactions, ensuring proper coding and allocation of expenses. Approve payments, positive pay (checks and ACH), transfers, and wires as appropriate. Oversee the preparation and approval of annual 1099 forms. Manage and deposit checks for the organization and its affiliated entities. Record property management fees, pledges receivable, in-kind donations, and stock contributions. Record grant/contract reimbursement requests and intercompany billings. Reconcile balance sheet accounts, prepare work papers, and resolve discrepancies. Maintain and reconcile schedules for accrued and prepaid expenses. Record payroll accruals and reconcile Form 941 to general ledger accounts. Perform payroll reconciliation by department. Maintain recurring month-end journal entries and memorized transactions. Lead process improvement projects as assigned. Participate in financial audits and perform other special projects as directed by the Associate Director of Finance. What You'll Bring to Us: Demonstrated ability to work independently and prioritize tasks while maintaining focus and accuracy. Strong attention to detail, with the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, enabling effective collaboration across teams and vendors. Strong analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to handle confidential matters discreetly. Commitment to continuous improvement, with an ability to identify and implement process enhancements. Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field preferred. Minimum of 5 years of accounting experience required. Supervisory experience preferred. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel (VLookup and Pivot Tables). Experience in the non-profit or government sector is a plus. What We Offer: A comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision plans starting after one month of employment. Short term/long term disability and life insurance at no cost, plus voluntary life insurance. An Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) and a 403b retirement plan with a company match. A generous PTO plan including vacation, sick and personal days, and 13 paid holidays! SupportWorks conducts pre-employment drug testing, criminal background and reference checking on all applicants hired.

Created: 2024-11-05