Financial Accountant

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Texas.

📋 Description

• Support the financial management and administration of Housing Forward's financial systems, processes, and records.

• Ensure that expenditures align with federal and state program requirements, statutes, GAAP, and relevant standards.

• Prepare monthly reimbursement requests for grants and contracts.

• Coordinate and review timesheets, activity logs, non-labor internal charges, and requests for subcontractor reimbursements.

• Analyze supporting documentation to assess the allocability and allowability of expenses.

• Record revenue from foundations, grants, and privately sourced contributions.

• Reconcile revenue and expenditures between reimbursement requests and the general ledger.

• Review budget-to-actual expenses and monitor instances of over- or underspending.

• Review, reconcile, and document employee benefit expenditures.

• Process bank reconciliations and reconcile balance sheet accounts.

• Record fixed assets and manage the fixed asset schedule.

• Document employee expense reimbursement requests in accordance with internal policies.

• Monitor and log expenditures and receipts.

• Provide financial, administrative, and clerical support.

• Assist in maintaining financial and reporting systems.

• Aid with departmental budget preparation and adherence to deadlines.

• Review departmental financial activities to enhance operational efficiency.

• Execute month-end and year-end procedures, including reconciliations, working papers, monthly closing, annual audits, and ad-hoc monitoring.

• Coordinate and assist external auditors during audit fieldwork.

• Help ensure deadlines for audited financial statements are achieved.

• Perform additional duties as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of three (3) years of experience in budget preparation, finance, accounting, or a related field.

• A bachelor's degree is preferred.

• Advanced proficiency in Excel, QuickBooks, and payroll systems; experience with PayCor is preferred.

• Strong understanding of GAAP, allocation methodologies, and government billing practices.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Capacity to exercise initiative, independent judgment, and leadership in budget and accounting analyses.

• Detail-oriented with the ability to follow through independently.

• Ability to perform under pressure and adhere to tight deadlines.

• Capability to make routine judgments and decisions.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Knowledge of basic accounting principles and relevant accounting experience preferred.

• Reliable transportation, a valid state-issued driver's license, and car insurance.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

• Flexibility to work at various sites as scheduled.

• Ability to maintain files and lift objects weighing up to 25 lbs.

• Willingness to travel on a limited basis.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible PTO policy available for all full-time employees.

• Office closure on New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, the day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day.

• MLK Jr., Juneteenth, and Election Day designated as Days of Service.

• Employer-matched 401(k) retirement plan.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options with employer assistance.

• Employee Assistance Program.

• Employer-covered short- and long-term disability insurance.

• Basic life insurance provided.

• Employer-supplied laptop.

• Phone and/or hotspot provided if needed.

• 100% remote work available within Texas.

• Approximately 5% travel required for quarterly in-person team meetings and annual company retreats.