Staff Accountant

Job Description

Staff Accountant | HRI

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at HRI, with a hybrid schedule in Cambridge, MA. Founded in 1972, HRI is a 501(c)3 organization dedicated to developing and preserving affordable, high-quality rental housing. The organization also runs community engagement programs focused on housing stability, economic resiliency, health, and youth development, alongside a Home Improvement Program for low-income homeowners across multiple Massachusetts communities. This Staff Accountant position is highly visible, reporting directly to the Controller, and is crucial for ensuring the financial proficiency and efficiency across HRI’s three non-profit entities. You will process accounting transactions and financial reporting, playing an essential role in maintaining robust financial operations for an organization with a portfolio of about 1,700 rental homes.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Hybrid Cambridge, MA
• Pay: $65000–$75000 yearly
• Team: Reports directly to the Controller.
• Mission: Process accounting transactions and financial reporting for three non-profit organizations to ensure financial proficiency and efficiency.
• Tech Stack: Adobe Pro, Excel (pivot tables, lookups), QuickBooks online, Blackbaud Financial Edge, ADP

What You’ll Actually Do
• Manage Cash Disbursements: Oversee the cash disbursement process, accurately recording, tracking, and coordinating payments on invoices while ensuring proper authorization.
• Process Accounts Payable & Payroll: Independently manage the bi-weekly Accounts Payable and payroll cycles, ensuring accurate processing, recording, and timely payments for the organization.
• Prepare Billing & Invoices: Generate monthly cost reimbursable contract billings, alongside invoices for management and other fees charged to related party entities.
• Record Cash Activity: Deposit, manage, track, and record all cash activity in real-time to the general ledger for accurate financial oversight.
• Monitor Accounts Receivable: Monitor and evaluate Accounts Receivable payment activity and loan receivable balances, identifying discrepancies and initiating appropriate corrective actions.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree required, with a strong preference for an Accounting or Finance focus.
• Experience: Candidates should have at least 1 year of experience in accounting, with specific required experience in bank reconciliation, payroll processing (ADP experience is preferred), and proficiency with General Ledger and Journal entries.
• Skills: Proficiency with Adobe Pro and Excel (including pivot tables and lookups) is essential, alongside experience with accounting software like QuickBooks Online (Blackbaud Financial Edge is a plus). Candidates must possess excellent written and verbal communication, strong organizational skills to manage multiple tasks and deadlines, and the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Bonus: Experience working in a non-profit environment and a demonstrated commitment to HRI’s mission.