Staff Accountant in Boston, Massachusetts at MHP - Massachusetts Housing Partnership

About Us: Massachusetts Housing Partnership (MHP) is a public, nonprofit organization that expands access to affordable housing and promotes housing equity in communities across the Commonwealth. Founded in 1985, MHP is now a 70+ employee organization that has delivered $6.5 billion in below-market financing for affordable housing and currently has $1.2 billion in assets under management.

Every action MHP takes, whether it’s a loan, grant, professional assistance, or development of state or local policy, has the underlying goal of expanding housing opportunities for Massachusetts residents.

Current Opportunity: If you enjoy hands-on accounting work, take pride in accuracy, and want your work to support a meaningful mission, this could be a great fit. The Staff Accountant supports MHP’s day-to-day financial operations through general accounting, reconciliations, payroll support, and financial reporting. The role offers a solid range of accounting responsibilities throughout the month and year, giving you the opportunity to work across different areas while helping keep our financial information accurate, organized, and reliable.

At MHP, we value an inclusive and collaborative workplace and look for team members who bring those values to their work and relationships with others.

What You’ll Do: Your responsibilities will vary based on our regular accounting cycles and priorities and will include:

• Complete monthly bank and general ledger account reconciliations, identifying and investigating discrepancies.
• Record borrower receipts, electronic payments, wires, transfers, and other banking activity.
• Maintain the wire log and ensure banking transactions are properly recorded in the accounting system.
• Prepare and record journal entries and maintain supporting documentation.
• Assist with preparing internal financial statements, covenant reporting, and management reports.
• Process credit card transactions, including coding transactions, confirming receipts are attached, and posting credit card payments in Sage Intacct.
• Assist with biweekly payroll processing and prepare month-end payroll accruals.
• Run quarterly reports of 403(b) contributions and assist with reconciliation.
• Assist with the annual audit and the preparation of financial statements under GASB requirements for not-for-profit organizations.
• Follow established accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Help identify and implement practical improvements to accounting processes.
• Pitch in on other tasks and responsibilities that support MHP’s mission.

Compensation: The budgeted compensation for this role is $65,000 to $70,000. Any final offer will be based on various factors, including job-related knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience. The listed range is just one component of MHP's total compensation package for employees.

Benefits Our Employees Value: MHP understands that benefits are an important consideration when looking for a new role. We are proud to offer our employees a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Hybrid and flexible work schedule
• Health insurance through the state’s Group Insurance Commission
• 403(b) retirement plans with employer match of up to 10% and immediate vesting
• Annual five-week paid time off (PTO) benefit and 13 paid holidays
• Fully paid group term life, short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Dental insurance through MetLife with 90% of premium covered by MHP
• Vision insurance through VSP with 50% of premium covered by MHP
• Medical and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Public transportation reimbursement
• Tuition reimbursement up to $10,000
• Professional development resources and assistance
• First time homebuyer assistance up to $20,000
• Generous home office benefit
• Membership discount for on-site gym

Hybrid Schedule Policy: The Staff Accountant role is designated as hybrid which includes both in-office and remote workdays. Positions designated as Hybrid are required to work out of the Boston office two days per week during the first 90 days of employment and may have the opportunity to reduce regular in-office days thereafter upon management approval. This position requires use of MHP’s hybrid workplace scheduling software to reserve office desk space each week. At least one office day must be on the designated team day. The position requires the use of an MHP laptop, which must be transported to and from the MHP office.

MHP’s office is conveniently located minutes from South Station.

Work Authorization: Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer and must be able to maintain such authorization throughout employment without employer sponsorship. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa now or in the future.

Qualifications: You may be a good fit for this role if you enjoy accounting work, are comfortable digging into the details, and can balance accuracy with getting things done. We’re looking for the following experience and knowledge:

• A bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance or an equivalent combination of knowledge, skills and experience required
• 1+ years of accounting experience; additional relevant experience is preferred
• Working knowledge of basic accounting principles and familiarity with applicable accounting standards and regulations, including GASB
• Experience with ERP accounting systems, preferably Sage Intacct
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Ability to build effective working relationships with colleagues across the organization and work effectively under tight deadlines
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to identify discrepancies, investigate routine accounting issues, and escalate or recommend appropriate next steps
• Proven experience in managing multiple priorities
• Excellent organizational and time management skills

Work Environment & Physical Requirements: This position primarily operates in a professional office environment and routinely requires the use of computers and other standard office equipment. The role involves frequent computer and spreadsheet work, including reviewing detailed financial and numerical information on screen and in documents, as well as communicating and participating in in-person and virtual meetings.

The position regularly requires sitting and performing repetitive computer-based tasks and may require standing, walking, reaching, and using standard office equipment. The position may occasionally require lifting or moving items weighing up to 20 pounds and attending meetings or other work-related activities outside of the office.

Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

MHP supports equal opportunity employment and all employment-related decisions are made in compliance with federal and state laws.