Accounting/Finance Associate

Location: SeaTac, WA (in person)

Salary: $60,000-72,000 + benefits, full time

Supervisor: Director of Finance

About the Organization:

African Community Housing & Development (ACHD) is a culturally-specific, community-founded organization led by visionary Black women and a community Board of Directors. ACHD works towards prosperity for the African Diaspora immigrant and refugee community through housing and social services, education programs, and economic development. ACHD staff speak a collective 10 languages, and the majority identify as Black or People of Color.

About the Position:

The Accounting/Finance Associate will work closely with the Director of Finance to ensure timely, accurate accounting of ACHD funds. The position will also serve as the organization's central point-of-contact regarding contract/grant awards, and will help ensure that program managers meet deadlines and follow reporting requirements.

Position Duties:

• Prepare, submit, and monitor all invoicing and reporting to contract/grant funders
• Monitor accounts receivable activity
• Review grant award and government contracts, and transfer action items and deadlines into Monday.com or other tracking system

• Understand the nature of the award by reviewing the project description including RFAs/RFPs/project narratives and other supporting documentation
• Gather and organize information on financial and narrative reporting requirements
• Assist Program Managers with deadline management and reporting processes
• Initiate program kickoff meetings with program leads, department heads, and other implementing staff to communicate key deadlines and compliance requirements
• Gather all reporting materials and coordinate relevant department head approvals

• Support program and agency budget development, analysis, and monthly reporting
• Assist with preparing files and reports for auditors and funders
• Provide support to the Accounts Payable function
• Assist the Director of Finance with general administrative tasks

Required Qualifications:

• Proficiency with Excel and QuickBooks
• Accuracy, strong organizational skills, and excellent attention to detail
• Ability to understand complex written language, and accurate reading skills
• Team player; comfortable working collaboratively
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal

• Ability to work compassionately and respectfully with diverse array of community members
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and demands, establish priorities, manage deadlines, and work effectively in an energetic environment
• Fluency in English
• Background check and proof of COVID vaccination will be required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, or related field
• Demonstrated experience in project management
• Experience with MIP Fund Accounting and Monday.com
• Fluency in a language other than English

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Benefits: African Community Housing & Development offers a comprehensive benefits package including: medical, dental, life, and long term disability insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), 401(k) retirement plan, 11 paid holidays, 10 sick days accrued monthly, and 15 vacation days accrued monthly.

Note: ACHD emphasizes a highly collaborative approach that is rooted in equity and co-learning. Supervisors are to lead with equity and humbleness, recognizing that each staff member brings a highly valuable and essential background and perspective. Accordingly, supervisors are also accountable to staff members, working to ensure they (supervisors) are meeting the needs of staff and providing a healthy and safe environment where feedback and learning is two-way. In other words, supervisors should work to build a positive environment where staff and supervisors learn together, and mistakes are considered a healthy part of personal and professional growth.

African Community Housing and Development does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.