Staff Accountant in Washington, District of Columbia at Home Builders Institute Inc

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Staff Accountant performs various accounting and financial duties to aid the financial services team in all aspects of accounting operations and financial management.

ABOUT HBI

HBI has been training and educating America’s home construction workforce for more than 40 years. Our proven business model has helped countless individuals create long-term career opportunities. Over the years, we have continued to build our program offerings and expand our footprint in the construction industry. From innovative initiatives to creative partnerships, we remain committed to building careers and changing lives.

Our programs teach highly sought after technical construction trades and entrepreneurship to youth aged 16-24 in our nationally recognized Job Corps programs, on military installations, our Build Strong Academies, and at programs for justice involved adults and youth in correctional facilities.

APPLY BY: August 28, 2026

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Cash Management/Accounts Receivable

• Prepare monthly bank reconciliations at the end of every month for all bank accounts.

• Prepare and record cash receipts, auto-pay debits and credits to bank on a weekly basis, rack credit card charges and receipts. Reconcile credit cards each month and pay outstanding balance.

• Handle accounts receivable functions to include invoice processing.

Accounts Payable

• Handle accounts payable including invoice processing, credit card reconciliations, purchase orders processing and other related transactions.
• Maintain accounts payable filing.

Accounting Operations/Financial Statements

• Assists in maintaining financial records and ensuring that financial transactions are properly recorded.
• Reviews general ledger entries for accuracy and reconciles subsidiary ledger accounts to the general ledger.
• Consolidate financial data from various systems into the general ledger and perform detailed reconciliations to ensure accuracy and completion of data transfer.
• Assist in month-end and year- end closing processes, including reconciliations, yearend 1099 tasks and journal entries.

• Assist in the preparation of applicable financial reports as requested by users of those reports.

• Assists in compiling financial data to aid more senior financial staff in the preparation of various financial reports.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support financial processes and decision-making.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of financial transactions.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Usual office type working conditions.

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

Internal: HBI Executive Team, HBI Board of Trustees, and staff at all levels

External: Vendors, consultants, auditors and financial service providers

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Education:

• A bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field such as business administration, finance, public administration OR equivalent related work experience.

Required Experience

• Minimum of one (1) year of experience in an accounting or finance role.

Preferred Experience:

• Experience in non-profit industries
• Ability to define, implement and manage the creation of new processes.

• Proven ability to meet tight deadlines, multi-task, change direction quickly and prioritize workload.
• Strong general ledger skills and proficiency in financial analysis.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong computer skills with Microsoft Office products.

STATUS: Exempt

SALARY: Level 4

LOCATION: Negotiable, DC Preferred

HBI is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other protected characteristic as established by federal, state, or local law.