Staff Accountant I

Job Description

Staff Accountant I | Mercy Housing

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Mercy Housing, located in Denver, CO, with a hybrid work model requiring one day per week in-office. Mercy Housing is the largest nonprofit affordable housing provider in the nation, working to build, preserve, and manage program-enriched housing across the country. As a Staff Accountant I, you will play a key role in ensuring the accuracy and reasonableness of financial statements and supporting the organization’s mission to redefine affordable housing and create thriving communities where individuals can realize their full potential. This position contributes directly to creating a more humane world.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Hybrid Denver, CO
• Pay: $28.85–$31.25 hourly
• Mission: Owns full-cycle accounting and the accuracy of financial statements for assigned reporting entities.
• Tech Stack: Spreadsheet and computerized accounting applications

What You’ll Actually Do
• Reconcile: Reconcile bank accounts accurately and in a timely manner, addressing unusual outstanding items.
• Research: Perform research on historical accounting transactions and reconcile differences between A/P, A/R, and G/L modules.
• Prepare: Prepare periodic financial statements and financial statement related reports as directed, adhering to time and accuracy standards.
• Create: Create relevant and current narrative explanations for financial statements released to users.
• Assist: Assist in the preparation of budgets and schedules for the annual audit and perform reporting required by outside agencies.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in a related field, demonstrating foundational knowledge in accounting principles.
• Experience: 1-2 years of accounting experience.
• Skills: Proficiency in spreadsheet and computerized accounting applications; Ability to understand and implement directives; Clear verbal and written communication skills; Self-initiative to problem-solve and prioritize work.
• Bonus: Bachelor’s degree specifically in accounting; Experience in public or industry accounting.