Community Real Estate Senior Accountant

Position: Community Real Estate Senior Accountant

Department: Finance

Compensation: $105,000-$110,000

AGENCY OVERVIEW

Mission Economic Development Agency (MEDA) - Rooted in San Francisco’s Mission District, MEDA is advancing a national equity movement by building Latino prosperity, community ownership and civic power.  We find meaning and fulfillment in investing in people's lives. As MEDA continues to strengthen this community, we need more talented professionals dedicated to inspiring positive change – and driven to succeed in a fast-paced team environment.

POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to the Community Real Estate Finance Director, the Community Real Estate Senior Accountant will lead all day-to-day accounting operations of over 36 residential/commercial properties, the development projects, and the corporate entity. The CRE Senior Accountant will support the finance team members to ensure that MEDA has the systems and procedures in place to support effective program implementation and conduct flawless audits. This position requires a deep knowledge of accounting, understanding of accounts receivable processing, and intercompany transactions. This is a hybrid position requiring 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Prepare, analyze, monitor progress and report financial information and supporting schedules in an accurate and timely manner: clearly communicate monthly, quarterly and annual financial results keeping senior leadership informed
• Complete Balance Sheet reconciliations including Bank reconciliations for multiple accounts
• Proactively identify and implement process, workflow and system improvements and efficiencies to standardize, automate and streamline operations
• Prepare and track intercompany entries.  Prepare recurring and non-recurring journal entries as required.  Assist in preparation of notes to the financial statements.
• Actively manage and prepare high-level, complex accounting and financial transactions and financial statements in compliance with GAAP and GASB accounting standards.
• Work with Finance staff to ensure compliance with external stakeholders and constituents including the annual Financial Audits.
• Oversee all financial, programs and grants accounting; ensure that expenditures are consistently aligned with grant and program budgets throughout the grant period; collate financial reporting materials for government, corporate and foundation grants in a timely manner.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance or related field required
• A minimum of 5 years of direct accounting experience
• 3-5 years affordable housing development experience
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Advanced Excel skills
• MIP Abila and Yardi Voyager software a plus

BENEFITS

MEDA offers a competitive benefits package, including 100% covered medical insurance for employees and their families, medical, vision, and retirement savings plan, 4 weeks of paid time off earned in the first year, paid holidays, and a robust professional development program. We pride ourselves in having a family-friendly work environment, promoting work-life balance, and spending time as a team through retreats and “fun days” to help us better serve our community.