Sr. Staff Acct. - Nmtc & Government Programs

HOPE Overview

HOPE (Hope Enterprise Corporation, Hope Credit Union and Hope Policy Institute) provides financial services; leverages resources; and engages in advocacy that strengthens the financial health and wealth of people in under-resourced Deep South communities. Since 1994, these efforts have benefited more than three million people in Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Tennessee, and influenced billions in persistent poverty communities across the nation. Learn more at .

Title: Senior Accountant-NMTC & Government Programs

Department: Accounting

Reports To: VP, Controller

Supervises: N/A

Job Classification: Full-time, exempt

Senior Staff Accountant will support the Fiscal Department specializing in the governmental accounting sector and compliance. This role will also focus on our New Markets Tax Credit accounting and reporting, Hope Enterprise Corporation's Solar for All (SFA) lending programs, and will work closely with other departments

Responsibilities

• Grant revenue Recognition, reporting, drawdowns and loan disbursement reconciliations for SFA loans
• Bank reconciliations related to SFA loans
• Manage all accounting-related aspects of our New Markets Tax Credit entities
• Departmental interaction related to both SFA and New Markets Tax Credit to ensure proper approvals and supporting documentation is shared and received
• Establishing and maintaining policies and procedures for SFA and New Markets Tax Credit transactions and accounting, and potentially other HOPE programs that include government funding sources
• Assist with Monthly/Quarterly and Year End Financial Preparation including account reconciliations and accruals as well as managing financial resources effectively
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency within the department
• Access multiple banking/governmental platforms
• Actively involved in both internal, external audits and exams.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Required

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field
• 6 or more years of experience in an accounting role
• General Ledger knowledge and analysis

Preferred

• Experience in banking or in nonprofit accounting,
• Experience with accounting and reporting for federally funded programs

Key Competencies & Skills:

• Strong MS Excel skills with ability to manage complex spreadsheets
• Ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and handle multiple responsibilities.
• Ability to communicate and possess interpersonal skills for interacting with external and internal stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills with a high level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Accountability- Accepting responsibility that results in anticipation/prevention of problem areas from actions, and problem solving inside and outside the department/organization
• Attention to Detail- Taking responsibility for a thorough and detailed method of working.
• Data Gathering an Analysis- Collecting, consolidating, and using relevant information; recognizing important information; tracing possible causes of problems, and searching for practical data/solutions.
• Decision Making- Drawing correct and realistic conclusions and making timely decisions based on available information.
• Organizational Awareness- Having and using knowledge of systems, situations, procedures, and culture inside the organization to identify potential problems and opportunities; perceiving the impact and the implications of decisions on other components of the organization.
• Results Orientation- Being persistent and showing perseverance on achieving concrete and tangible results out of personal responsibility; getting optimum results from situations and being ready to take action and show tenacity in case of obstacles or resistance.

Work Environment:

• Employees spend most of the time in office environment, generally accessible to the public, members, and potential members
• Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Comprehensive Benefits Package:

• Paid Vacation and Sick Time
• 11 Paid Holidays
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Disability Benefits
• Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition Reimbursement, Professional Development

Hope Enterprise Corporation does not participate in or engage in any form of visa sponsorship, including employment-based visa applications or extensions (e.g., H-1B, TN, O-1, OPT, STEM OPT, etc.). Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.