Staff Accountant

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Staff Accountant

Berkeley, CA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Position Overview: We are seeking an experienced Staff Accountant to provide temporary support to our finance team during our busy audit season. This is an excellent opportunity to work with a mission-driven organization while gaining valuable experience in property accounting and consolidated audit preparation.

    Key Responsibilities:

    • Conduct comprehensive property financial reviews across multiple housing properties
    • Prepare detailed reconciliations and allocations to multiple entities within our portfolio
    • Assist with consolidated audit preparation and support external audit requests
    • Develop and maintain complex financial schedules and reports
    • Perform month-end and year-end closing activities for property portfolios
    • Analyze financial data and identify discrepancies or areas requiring attention
    • Support general accounting functions as needed during peak audit period

    Required Qualifications:

    • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
    • 2+ years of accounting experience with at least one of the following: property accounting, audit, or non-profit accounting
    • Advanced Excel skills including complex formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis
    • Experience with financial reconciliations and multi-entity allocations
    • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
    • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
    • Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
    • Available to start immediately upon approval

    Preferred Qualifications:

    • Experience with MRI and/or Yardi property management software
    • Advanced Excel skills including INDEX/MATCH functions and complex modeling
    • Previous experience with affordable housing, tax credit properties, or HUD compliance
    • Public accounting or external audit experience
    • Familiarity with non-profit accounting standards and reporting requirements

    $35-$37/hour.

    30-40 hours a week- November 2025.

    2 days at the office and 3 at home.