Accounting Specialist 3.5 3.5 out of 5 stars 3315 Harrisburg Boulevard, Houston, TX 77003 JOB SUMMARY The Accounting Specialist is responsible for assisting in the accounting process, including month-end closings as required. The Accounting Specialist also provides support for the Consolidated and LIHTC audit processes, annual budgeting, and other special projects.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collect and print all invoices and obtain appropriate operational approvals.
• Codes all invoices in accordance with budgets and submits to AP/ AR Accountant for Finance approval.
• Set up new vendors in accounting software.
• Interact with vendors and supplies to obtain W-9's before payments are remitted and maintain W-9 records.
• Creates all accounts payable voucher and process vendor checks.
• Monitor all daily credit card purchases.
• Collect all mileage and expense reports, verify authorizations.
• Assist with processing Year-End 1099's.
• Assist with special projects as needed.
• Maintains accounting files.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

High School Diploma Bachelor Degree from an accredited college or university in accounting (preferred)

Knowledge/Skills Required:

• Minimum 1 year of relevant accounting experience.
• AP Processing & MS Office Experience
• Excel in particular
• High proficiency level with computer functions, financial database management reporting systems, accounts receivables, accounts payable and Microsoft Office.
• Attention to detail in written reports and financial documents.
• Experience with a real estate management and development company is valued.
• Outstanding interpersonal and organizational skills coupled with excellent writing ability, oral communication and presentation skills.
• Strong time-management skills with an ability to prioritize wisely, work independently, customize work product and adapt to changing demands.
• Strategic thought process with a sense of urgency to meet deadlines.
• Sound judgment and proficiency in problem solving with diplomacy.
• Effective approach to collaboration as a team player.
• Positive, confident, and results-oriented attitude with a service-oriented spirit.

Essential Physical Functions:

May lift files and reports weighing 10 lbs. or more on a regular basis.

Software Used:

• Microsoft Office
• Blackbaud Financial Edge
• Real Page One Site

NEW HOPE HOUSING, INC. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. THIS JOB DESCRIPTION DOES NOT CREATE EITHER AN EXPRESS OR IMPLIED CONTRACT OF EMPLOYMENT OF ANY SPECIFIC DURATION. ALL EMPLOYMENT WITH NHHI IS

"AT-WILL"

MEANING THAT EMPLOYMENT WITH NHHI MAY BE TERMINATED AT ANY TIME, WITH OR WITHOUT NOTICE, FOR ANY REASON OR NO REASON, BY EITHER NHHI OR THE EMPLOYEE.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$67,000.00

• $72,000.

00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Health savings account Paid time off Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift Monday to Friday People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply Ability to

Commute:

Houston, TX 77003 (Required) Ability to

Relocate:

Houston, TX 77003: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person