Accountant II Position Available In Buncombe, North Carolina

Accountant II Homeward Bound

WNC – 4.5

Asheville, NC Job Details Full-time From $25 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Employee discount Gym membership Life insurance Qualifications CPR Certification Microsoft Excel Accounting software Mid-level First Aid Certification GAAP Financial management 4 years

AED Certification Full Job Description Overview:

At Homeward Bound, we rely on our Finance team to help ensure the fiscal health of the organization in working to fulfill our mission to prevent and end homelessness in our community through permanent housing and support. We are seeking a detail-oriented Accountant to assist our Finance Team with day-to-day financial operations, grant administration, and special projects. The Finance Team currently consists of an Accountant, a Grant Accountant, and the Finance Director, who administer a budget of $9-$10M spread across 8 functional departments. The largest source of income for Homeward Bound is reimbursable grants, which require stringent tracking and reporting. Homeward Bound generates approximately 300 grant draws per fiscal year. In this role, a successful individual should possess in-depth knowledge of best practices in financial management and experience in a similar environment. An outstanding associate will be someone whose expertise results in accurate financial reporting and efficient account management.

Schedule and compensation:

This is a Full-time, non-exempt hourly position starting at $25 an hour. There are limited opportunities for remote work. This position is eligible for benefits coverage.

Responsibilities:

Accounts Payable:

Review and process vendor invoices and employee reimbursements, ensuring proper allocation to specific grants or funding sources. Ensure expenses are allowable, reasonable, and in line with grant budgets and compliance requirements. Maintain accurate records of payments and supporting documentation for grant audits and financial reporting. Coordinate with program staff to ensure proper coding of grant-related expenditures. Prepare and process weekly check runs, ACH payments, and maintain vendor records.

Pledge and Donation Accounting:

Record donor pledges and contributions in both the accounting and donor management systems. Reconcile pledge receivables with donor records from the development department. Monitor outstanding pledges and assist with donor communications related to pledge fulfillment. Track restrictions on donor funds and ensure proper classification and use. Generate pledge aging and contribution reports for internal stakeholders.

General Accounting and Reporting:

Assisting with the month-end close process, preparing journal entries, reconciliations and work papers Collaborating with General Accountant and Grant Accountant and working as the back-up staff for assembling grant draw packets, maintaining accurate Excel-based projections sheets and required supporting documentation. Investigating and reconciling discrepancies in accounts receivable and payable, as well as payroll Help to maintain file structures and naming conventions among financial support documents and accurate vendor and customer accounts in accounting software Supporting other accountant involves assisting clients and landlords rent payments processes, company credit cards reconciliations, bank reconciliation Assist with the preparation of operating budgets, financial statements, and reports as needed Assist with annual independent and single audits and periodic internal desk audits Review program guidance for enhancing policy and procedure development to help ensure regulatory compliance across all funding sources Ensuring compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) . Perform other job-related duties as required by internal control protocols. Perform special projects as requested by the Finance Director. •This job description does not list all our job duties. Occasionally, the Finance Director might request that you perform other reasonable duties to most effectively meet the needs of the organization. Homeward Bound bases its human resource decisions on objective criteria without regard to any characteristic or condition protected by law. We are committed to a workplace that offers equal opportunity without discrimination based on race, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, disability, genetic information/medical history, military/veteran status, or any characteristic or condition protected by law, but not specifically mentioned here.

Full-Time Benefits Offered:

Health Insurance:

(100% paid plan) We care about your health, which is why we provide a robust health insurance plan. The company covers the premium for the standard plan, and employees have the option to choose from buy-up options for enhanced coverage. Our free plan currently covers all of these services at 100% with NO copay: mental health & substance abuse, Primary Care, Preventative & Urgent Care visits.

Mercy Urgent Care Membership:

We offer a Mercy urgent care membership. This is 100% included in our base free base insurance plan or those who choose the buy-up plan can purchase this at a discounted rate. The membership covers a family of 4 at no additional cost. You do NOT have to cover the daily on your insurance plan for them to be covered on this membership. The membership covers Primary Care, Urgent Care, X Rays, Labs and discounted prescriptions at Sona Pharmacy.

Dental Insurance:

(100% paid plan) Your dental health matters to us, and we offer comprehensive dental insurance with coverage paid by the employer.

Paid Holidays:

We believe in work-life balance and provide paid holidays on all Federal holidays to give you time to celebrate and relax with your loved ones. In addition to the federal holidays we also offer, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, your birthday & a floating holiday. A total of 15 paid holidays.

Vacation:

Enjoy your time off with 4 weeks of paid vacation each year. We understand the importance of rest and encourage you to take the time you need to recharge. The accrual rate increases at every anniversary until you hit 5 years of service.

Sick Time:

Your health is essential, and we offer 96 hours of sick time in your first year to ensure you have the support you need when facing health-related challenges. This also increases annually up to 4 years of service.

Life Insurance:

(100% paid benefit) Your loved ones’ security is important, and we provide life insurance coverage equivalent to your annual salary, paid by the employer. You have options to increase the amount as a buy-up option. Long Term Disability- (100% paid by employer) In the event of a long-term disability, you can rely on our disability insurance to help you during your recovery. 401(k) with

Match:

Secure your financial future with our 401(k) plan, and take advantage of the company match to help you save for retirement. We do have a match program. You are eligible to contribute at 6 months of employment and we begin to match at 1 year of employment. The current match is 2%.

Vision Insurance:

We’ve got your vision covered with our vision insurance plan, ensuring you have access to regular eye care.

Short-Term Disability:

In the event of a short-term disability, you can rely on our disability insurance to help you during your recovery.

Accident Insurance:

Accidents happen, and we offer accident insurance coverage to assist you in unforeseen circumstances.

Critical Care Policy:

Your health is our priority, and we provide additional coverage through a cancer policy to support you in challenging times.

Remote Work:

We understand the value of work-life balance and offer one optional remote work day each week, allowing you to work from the comfort of your home. In positions that do not require 100% on-site work.

Example:

Safety Advisor’s are 100% in person.

Work Cell Phone:

Stay connected with a work cell phone provided by the company, enabling smooth communication and collaboration. This is provided to certain positions that require communication off-site.

EAP Program:

We offer a free employee assistance program to assist with free counseling, financial assistance and more.

FSA:

Flexible Spending Account available for medical and dependent care. We allow the IRS maximum to be added to the card.

Employee Discount Program:

We have an outstanding discount program! The program currently offers many discounts that can be shared with your family. Discount concerts, vacations, Sam’s Club memberships, health, fitness & beauty, and more! YMCA Membership- $30 off your monthly YMCA gym membership Financial Wellness Program that includes

Loans:

We offer a benefit that helps you achieve financial wellness and learn many budgeting and financial courses. Once you complete the course, you may qualify for a short-term loan with the financial wellness company!

CPR/AED/First Aid:

CPR/AED/First Aid certification & recertification covered by company and offered on-site. We love being able to offer outstanding benefits and we continue to keep our eyes open for more ways to show our appreciation to our employees!