Assistant Controller

Position Summary:

The Assistant Controller/Senior Accountant (“Asst. Controller”) will perform complex accounting functions including but not limited to, oversight of grants and contracts, reconciliation, financial reporting, budgeting, report writing and data analysis. The position will research, understand, and apply State and Federal laws, agencies’ requirements, rules and regulations. Strong accounting and analytical skills as well and intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills are required. The successful candidate must be comfortable working in various software systems and have the skills to reconcile and audit system reports. The Assistant Controller/Senior Accountant will report to and work directly with the Controller of Catholic Charities Housing Services.

Perform accounting responsibilities for Catholic Charities Housing Services (CCHS).

• Provide backup to the CCHS Controller for accounting and reporting functions including but not limited to: financial reporting and budgeting, fiscal grant management, cash flow “waterfall” calculations, development project draws, monthly reconciliations and reports.
• Work directly with the CCHS Controller to assess, analyze and document internal control environment, workflow procedures and processes. Assist with improving controls, efficiency and documentation of processes learn and document the accounting, billing and reporting processes for the assigned CCHS tasks.
• Oversee accounting and manage the external audit process for certain properties including reconciling with the property management records.
• Support CCHS program staff as necessary to maintain compliance with federal and state fiscal regulations, grant funding requirements and assist with external audits as requested May assist with preparation of the Indirect Cost Rate negotiation.
• Assist with maintaining accounting records including General Ledger and subsidiary ledgers including reconciliations and supporting documentation. Record entries, adjustments and corrections as appropriate and review data and reports in Sage Intacct software system.
• Manage multifamily projects for assigned projects including draws, General ledgers for new company, audits, cost certifications and reconciliations of property files in preparation for audits by auditors, investors, HUD, etc.
• Provide fiscal assistance and research to property management, development teams and asset management teams during lease up and stabilization for assigned multifamily projects
• Oversee assigned Mutual and Individual groups for proper accounting, GAAP reporting and special reports to families and/or internal management such as actual to budget reports. Oversee draws and cash reconciliations
• Learn new Intacct accounting system and develop special reports and dashboards as requested. Assist with evaluation and improvement of control environment as needed.
• Provide technical accounting assistance to bookkeepers and other CCHS staff

Perform responsibilities related to budgeting.

• In coordination with the CCHS program operation managers prepare annual and interim budgets.
• Provide training and support to CCHS program managers for budget related updates and cost allocation documentation including but not limited to time study policy and Personnel Action Form (PAF) submission.
• Research budget variances.

Perform additional duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

The following requirements are those that are normally required for the performance of this position. Any disabled applicant who does not meet one or more of the requirements, but who can perform the essential functions of the job (with or without reasonable accommodations) shall be deemed to meet these requirements.

Physical Requirements:

This position normally requires the physical demands of standing, walking, bending, lifting, or performing other work requiring low physical exertion, talking, and hearing on a regular basis to perform the job requirements. These physical demands are required up to 80% of the time.

Non-Physical Requirements:

1. Education

· BA degree in Accounting

2. Experience

· 5 years of technical accounting and reporting experience (Senior Accountant), 8 years (Assistant Controller)

3. Special Skills

· Knowledge and experience with computerized general ledger systems, spreadsheet design, database management and reporting

· Intermediate to Advanced knowledge in Excel formulas and functions

· Excellent verbal communication skills

· Ability to be self-motivated, adaptable to change, and detail-oriented

· Ability to work in a team environment

· Willingness to learn new responsibilities

· Ability to be self-directed and represent the agency in a professional manner

4. Licensure, Registration, Certification

Valid Washington State driver’s license and agency required minimum liability insurance

Employment is conditional upon:

· Being cleared by criminal background check and fingerprinting when required

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $0.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Accounting: 5 years (Required)

This Job Is:

• A job for which military experienced candidates are encouraged to apply
• A job for which people with disabilities are encouraged to apply

Company's website:

• www.catholiccharitiescw.org

Company's Facebook page:

• https://www.facebook.com/CatholicCharitiesofYakima

Work Remotely:

• Temporarily due to COVID-19

COVID-19 Precaution(s):

• Remote interview process
• Temperature screenings
• Social distancing guidelines in place
• Virtual meetings
• Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place