Accounting Associate

About the role

Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity’s DEI Commitment affirms housing as a human right and homeownership as a foundation for generational wealth and social mobility. The organization acknowledges that “bringing people together” is central to its mission. People with diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds are critical to its success. Join our team and help us further our mission of building homes, communities, and hope.

Responsibilities

• Aid the Finance team in all aspects of daily accounting, budgeting, tax reporting, annual audit, and other areas as required.
• Enter and verify data in established database systems.
• Post cash receipts and other data to various ledgers, registers, and journals according to established accounting techniques and procedures.
• Assist with monthly bank reconciliations.
• Maintain a variety of financial records and files including, accounts receivable, accounts payable, credit card receipts/statements, mortgages receivable, and insurance.
• Establish, maintain, and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacts made in the course of work.
• Assist in the recording and reconciliation of monthly mortgage payments.
• Assist in the compilation of supporting data for government draws.
• Filing of accounting data and paperwork.
• Cook with office volunteers to assist in the Finance Department as needed.
• Perform other duties as may be assigned.

Qualifications

• Basic accounting experience or education required.
• Strong experience with computerized accounting systems.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent data entry skills.
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Experience with QuickBooks a plus.
• Accuracy and attention to detail in all areas of work.
• Clear and effective communication, both orally and in writing.
• Teamwork and ability to work independently.
• Ability to remain focused and diligent in data recording and reconciliation.
• Collaboration with various stakeholders to enhance outcomes.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

The position operates primarily in a professional office environment and routinely requires operating standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets. The position requires self-transport to local banks, etc. as well as occasional visits to construction job sites where conditions may include inclement weather, heat and humidity, high noise levels, and navigating rough terrain. Must be able to travel to meetings and events and communicate appropriately with stakeholders.

Benefits

To be successful in this position, the candidate must be able to:

• Remain focused and diligent in the recording and reconciliation of data from numerous sources.
• Collaborate with a variety of people (staff, management, donors, volunteers, vendors, home-owners, bankers, agencies, etc.) to enhance outcomes both within and outside the Finance Department.
• Be self-motivated; to go beyond the daily accounting tasks and use available skills and interests to support the mission of Asheville Habitat in meaningful ways.

Pay and Schedule

Pay Range: $21.28 - $22.25/hr
Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm

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