Senior Accountant at Mission Housing Development Corporation

San Francisco, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

29 May, 26

Salary

105000.0

Posted On

28 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Payroll Processing, General Ledger Reconciliation, Journal Entries, Account Reconciliation, GAAP Application, Financial Data Analysis, ADP Maintenance, Tax Filings Assistance, Bank Reconciliations, System Enhancement, Auditing, Communication, Organization, NetSuite Proficiency, Word Proficiency, Excel Proficiency

Industry

Real Estate

Description

Job Title: Senior Accountant Location: San Francisco. Hybrid. Department: Accounting Reports To: Accounting Manager Job Status: Exempt, Full-Time Compensation: $98,000.00 to $105,000.00 per year, DOE; medical, dental, vision & retirement plan ______________________________________________________________________ Summary: This position is primarily responsible for corporate accounting including corporate payroll reporting and recording, corporate benefits and corporate GL account recording and reconciliations. This position will also be responsible for serving as a backup to the Accounting Manager and Commercial & Grants Accountant, as well as other corporate accounting needs. Essential Functions: Payroll * Enters, monitors, processes and posts bi-weekly payroll. * In coordination with HR, maintains and updates ADP payroll records for all staff, new hires and terminations. Processes Personnel Action Forms related to such. * Files, posts and pays bi-weekly 403b contributions, worker’s compensation insurance. premiums, garnishments and other payroll benefit contributions. * Resolves payroll taxes, withholding/garnishments and employee pay issues with HR and ADP. * Downloads, audits and files appropriate payroll documentation. * Monitors distribution of live paychecks or other payroll documentation. * Participates in Worker’s Compensation annual audit. * Participates in 403b annual audit. Corporate GL Account Reconciliation * Monitors, analyzes and reconciles Balance Sheet GL accounts. * Reviews, analyzes and reconciles payroll, payroll tax and payroll benefits GL accounts. * Reviews, analyzes and reconciles relevant corporate expense GL accounts. * Resolves reconciliation discrepancies. * Prepares and enters approved reconciliation journal entries. * Creates and posts year-end adjusting journal entries for responsible GL accounts. * Alerts Controller and Accounting Manager of irreconcilable discrepancies. * Assists in business tax and annual corporate tax filings. Other Duties * May perform monthly corporate bank account reconciliations. * Assists with monitoring and enhancing current systems/processes for corporate accounting. * Assists Controller and Accounting Manager with special tasks. General * Applies Generally Accepted Accounting Principles to all functions. Maintains relevant and assigned General Ledger account accuracy. Coordinates with Accounting Manager and Controller to resolve issues in a timely manner. * Interacts with auditors regarding end-of-year requests and document productions. * Reviews and analyzes financial data. * Engages in continuing education and/or professional training sessions regularly. * Supports monthly closing by completing tasks timely and accurately. * Participates in MHDC-sponsored activities for community development from time to time. * Adapts to new systems readily. * Works independently and collaboratively to accomplish position and department goals. * Assists in filing physical documents. * Performs other duties as considered appropriate and consistent with the mission of Mission Housing, including working at occasional community-building activities, programs and events (i.e., annual on-property community activities, Carnaval, Sunday Streets, fundraisers, etc.) – as needed or assigned, during or outside regular business hours. Communication and Coordination Activities * Maintains a pleasant friendly attitude among company personnel so that a positive working environment exists. Strives for enhanced communication, effectiveness and continuity. * Communicates regularly with all other operating teams to assure achievement of company-wide goals. * Actively participates in cross-functional teams and meetings to promote the continual improvement of operating strategies, customer satisfaction and financial results. * Performs own administrative duties. Working Relationships * Works and collaborates with various MHDC departments. Minimum Qualifications: * Must have a BA or BS in Accounting or related fields. * 5-6 years of progressive accounting experience in accrual-based accounting for corporate real estate entities. * Preference for non-profit or corporate real estate or commercial real estate accounting experience. * Experience with preparing financial statements and monthly variance analysis. * Experience with payroll processing and auditing. * Thorough understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and fixed asset accounting. * Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills. * Ability to work within a team-based environment. * Ability to handle multiple tasks. * Planning and organizational skills. * Technologically savvy. Proficient technical skills required – Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, NetSuite. * Yardi experience helpful Physical demands: * While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands; reach, talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk and drive. * The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Work environment: * The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. * The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate. However, construction sites may be noisy and appropriate measures should be taken to protect hearing and health on job sites. About Mission Housing: Mission Housing Development Corporation is a private nonprofit housing developer founded in 1971. Mission Housing's mission is to strengthen communities and build equity by creating and preserving service-rich affordable housing. We own 40 affordable housing buildings serving 3,500 families, seniors, and formerly unhoused San Franciscans. Mission Housing’s vision is vibrant communities where everyone has secure, affordable, and sustainable housing. Mission Housing is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, ethnic background, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, or disabilities. Please let us know if you need any reasonable accommodations. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Mission Housing is a drug-free workplace as required by the “Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988.”

Responsibilities

This role primarily manages corporate accounting functions, including corporate payroll reporting, benefits recording, and general ledger account reconciliations. The Senior Accountant will also serve as a backup to the Accounting Manager and Commercial & Grants Accountant.