Project Accountant

POAH Communities is an exciting and highly entrepreneurial organization committed to community development and to preserving ‘at risk’ affordable rental housing. We are seeking a highly qualified individual to serve as Project Accountant in our Kansas City Central Office.

The Project Accountant will be responsible for day to day accounting activities related to the Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Program and other grant funded initiatives.

In addition to providing safe, comfortable, and affordable homes, we believe that well-managed housing can empower residents and serve as a platform for their success. We do this by working with local and national partners to provided services and supports to residents in the following outcome areas:

• Stable Housing: Ensuring all residents have an opportunity to realize their goals by removing barriers to staying in their home and growing within the community.
• Health: Supporting access to quality healthcare for youth, adults, and seniors across our portfolio.
• Education: Pledging to grow pathways to quality, affordable childcare, after school, and adult education.
• Employment: Strengthening partnerships with local employers and educational institutions to support income growth for individuals and families.
• Financial Stability: Through a variety of innovative programs and partners, encouraging the use of quality financial products, financial coaching, savings, and planning for the future.
  
  
  

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Accounting Manager, the Project Accountant will be responsible for day to day accounting activities related to the Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Program as well as other grant funded initiatives. and will be asked to complete the following:

• Reconcile project related accounts, including calculating and analyzing program participant data
• Audit variances in participant accounts for all project locations
• Conduct basic budget analysis, including compiling annual budget documents, reconciling discrepancies, and comparing budget projections to actual
• Work with external project partners, such as FSS Financial Coaching partners, to address account related questions or resolve discrepancies in account accruals
• Process payables for assigned portfolio of programs and/or properties, including timely posting of invoices and issuing/distributing checks
• Coordinate with VP of Community Impact, with supervision of Accounting Manager, to ensure all parties are informed and up to date on key project issues or milestones
• Complete monthly and quarterly project reporting for HUD, project partners or other stakeholders
• Complete periodic grant expense analysis at the request of VP of Community Impact
• Conduct basic data analysis of project outcomes utilizing program data
• Assist with preparation of annual property budgets; assist site staff in meeting respective budgets
• Alert management of any irregularities, issues, or opportunity for efficiencies
• Maintain knowledge of current accounting practices and legal updates
• As needed, complete bank reconciliations, capital reserve withdrawals, prepare work product and/or retrieve documentation for public auditing firms
  
  
  

Qualifications

Qualified candidates will fulfill the following requirements:

• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), project finance, and rental subsidy programs
• Bachelor's degree preferred
• One year of experience in accounting preferred
• Accounting experience in real estate or affordable housing preferred
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting software (Yardi)
• Ability to work with multiple team members
• Ability to work with a sense of urgency
• Ability to monitor own work to ensure quality and accuracy
• Experience in handling sensitive, confidential information
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Strong administrative and data management skills
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office, and Adobe or similar
• Periodic overtime may be required
• Interest in advancing POAH Communities mission to utilize affordable rental housing as a platform for resident success
  
  
  

Benefits At Poah Communities

At POAH Communities, we prioritize the well-being of our employees and their families. We're committed to offering a comprehensive range of rewards and benefits tailored to your diverse needs. Our package includes:

• An Extensive Benefits Package Including PPO Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• Generous Time Off: 15 Days of PTO and 2 days of Personal Time in the First Year Plus 11 Paid Holidays
• Competitive 401(k) Matching, up to 4% of pay
• Wellness Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical, Dependent Care, Transit and Parking
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Referral Incentive Program
• 12 Weeks of Paid Parental Leave
• Bereavement Leave
• Jury and Witness Duty Leave
• Company-Provided Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
  
  
  

Our salary structure is competitive and reflects individual experience. POAH Communities embraces equal opportunity employment and values workforce diversity. For additional details, please visit our website at www.poahcommunities.com/careers.

About Us

POAH Communities is a mission-driven organization dedicated to building and improving communities. Beyond providing safe, comfortable, and affordable homes, we believe that well-managed housing can empower residents and serve as a platform for their success.

POAH Communities specializes in the professional management of affordable multifamily housing and currently manages over 13,000 affordable housing apartments in Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, New Hampshire, Ohio, Rhode Island, and Washington, DC. POAH Communities has over 500 employees and is part of the Preservation of Affordable Housing, Inc. (“POAH") family.