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Senior Accountant Job Location - Springfield, MA Remote Type - Hybrid Position Type - Full-time Salary Range - \$64,000.00 - \$74,500.00 Salary Description Department: Finance Work Arrangement: Hybrid-remote At Way Finders, we are passionately invested in lifting up the region\'s people, places, and systems. Though our team performs a wide variety of functions, we are united by our shared mission: to build and advocate for a thriving and equitable region; to improve the stability and economic mobility of families and individuals; and to develop and manage a robust range of safe, affordable housing options. Every day, our team helps people facing real challenges with housing, jobs, personal finances, and other cornerstones of daily stability to find real solutions. And we help communities and systems to grow in positive, strategic ways. We know that the right help at the right time can make all the difference; Way Finders provides transformative help to tens of thousands of people each year. Always with respect, always with compassion. Interested in joining our team of dedicated professionals? Way Finders is currently seeking a full-time Senior Accountant. The Senior Accountant contributes to our mission by providing high-level accounting and financial analysis expertise within the Finance department and throughout the organization, with a focus on property management. The candidate will in a hybrid-remote manner as appropriate to the needs of the department. Living within commutable distance is required. Responsibilities include: Manage all general ledger (GL) activity for the organization\'s rental properties, and make adjustments as necessary Prepare and post journal entries and other activity into the GL in a timely and accurate manner Prepare accurate and timely financial analyses and reports Complete periodic compliance reporting Oversee the Real Estate Owned (REO) schedule for accurate and efficient reporting Perform regular reconciliations of bank accounts, balance sheets, and subsidiary accounts to GL Liaise with all property managers on various activities pertaining to financial reporting Oversee accurate and timely bookkeeping for organizational subsidiary, Common Capital, Inc. Assist and support the department through proactive cross-training and the application of developed accounting skills Establish and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with staff (including across departments) to achieve goals Demonstrate commitment to advancing the tenets of a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace through trainings, openness to discussion/feedback, and self-awareness Proactively identify and inform the Assistant Controller of any significant issues that may adversely affect the organization Remain current on accounting principles Requirements include: Bachelor\'s degree in a relevant field is mandatory due to funding requirements 7 years\' equivalent experience in accounting, preferably in a nonprofit setting, with 3 years as an accounting specialist Working knowledge of tax laws and GAAP Strong financial analysis skills Demonstrated ability with Microsoft Office applications (especially Excel), and comfort learning new technologies; Yardi and/or Blackbaud accounting system experience is preferred Working knowledge of automated accounting systems and database management, including administration and the ability to generate reports Ability to assess priorities, organize, and operate in a flexible manner while retaining a high level of attention-to-detail Ability to work both independently and as a member of a team, with the capacity to communicate effectively with diverse individuals Wage starts between \$64,000 and \$74,500 per year depending on qualifications. Interested applicants must submit a resume and cover letter; applications will be accepted until the position is filled.