Accountant - Nonprofit

About Us

Self-Help started in 1980 with a focus on economic inequality, especially in communities that have faced systemic barriers to building wealth. At the core of what Self-Help does is a drive to create and protect ownership and economic opportunity. We’re committed to economic justice, ensuring all communities have the basic infrastructure they need to thrive—from high-quality schools to grocery stores selling fresh food—regardless of demographics, income, or wealth. Since our founding, we’ve sought new ways to pursue greater economic justice, from providing fair and affordable loans to working with partners to demand policy changes.

Responsibilities

• Produce monthly financial statements on a timely and accurate basis.
• Create and post journal entries.
• Evaluate alternative means of treating transactions.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts and work with accounting and accounts payable staff to ensure all accounts are reconciled.
• Ensure monthly financial statements are prepared on a timely and accurate basis.
• Utilize and apply knowledge of accounting doctrines, theories, principles, and terminology, including how transactions in other departments affect accounting records.
• Apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) to determine revenue recognition from grant agreements.
• Respond to information and reporting requests from internal and external sources.
• Actively participate in interdepartmental meetings and assess the impact of accounting or procedural changes.
• File annual tax forms with the IRS and other governmental bodies.
• Correspond with auditors to provide information needed for audits and tax returns.
• Assist outside CPA firms in preparing annual corporation and partnership returns and audited financial statements.
• Ensure internal systems balance to the general ledger, including troubleshooting out-of-balance issues and reconciliations with other departments.
• Work in multiple accounting software systems.
• Ensure internal systems balance to the general ledger, including fixed assets system and property management software.
• Perform other duties as deemed necessary.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field OR equivalent experience.
• 4 years of accounting experience, preferably for financial institutions, real estate companies, or not-for-profit entities, OR equivalent experience.
• CPA, MAC, MBS, or JD preferred.
• Strong commitment to our mission—creating economic opportunity for traditionally underserved communities.
• Preference for working in organizations that prioritize teamwork and collaboration.
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and aptitude to quickly learn new software applications.
• Experience with Sage 100 and/or Yardi preferred.
• Keen attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work productively on a team.
• Good organization skills and the ability to juggle multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Ability and willingness to work beyond normal work hours, as needed.
• Ability to demonstrate Self-Help's Core Values:
  • Mission Before Self
  • Service With Excellence
  • Embracing & Promoting Change
  • Results Not Credit
  • Diversity as a Strength
  • Financial Sustainability for Mission Impact

Pay

Compensation Range: $60,744–$91,116