Accountant

We are seeking a detail-oriented, organized Accountant to join our nonprofit organization’s Accounting & Finance team. The successful candidate will play a critical role in managing and overseeing financial operations, including cash receipts, reconciliations, workpaper preparation, and various accounting-related duties. This position is ideal for someone with a passion for nonprofit work and who enjoys working in a collaborative, mission-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Cash Receipts Oversight: Ensure accurate and timely recording of all incoming cash transactions, including donations, grants, and other revenue sources. Monitor and reconcile cash receipts to ensure proper posting to the general ledger.
• Reconciliations: Perform regular bank and credit card account reconciliations, ensuring that all transactions are accurately recorded and discrepancies are resolved in a timely manner. Reconcile accounts receivable, accounts payable, and other balance sheet accounts as needed.
• Workpaper Preparation: Prepare and organize detailed workpapers and schedules to support financial statements and reporting. Assist with the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for management.
• General Accounting Duties: Assist with month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring that all financial data is accurately recorded and ready for reporting. Prepare journal entries and assist in maintaining the general ledger.
• Compliance and Internal Controls: Adhere to nonprofit accounting principles (e.g., GAAP, FASB) and regulatory requirements. Support the Finance team in maintaining strong internal controls and ensuring compliance with all financial policies.
• Special Projects: Assist with ad-hoc financial reporting, budgeting, audits, and other special projects as assigned by the Controller and CFO.
• Other Duties as Assigned: Perform any other related duties as needed to support the efficient and effective financial operations of the organization.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in accounting, preferably in a nonprofit environment.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and nonprofit financial regulations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and accounting software, NetSuite experience a plus.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with various stakeholders.
• Other Requirements:
  • Knowledge of GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) and nonprofit financial practices.
  • A commitment to the mission and values of the organization.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion in handling financial information.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Nonprofit accounting experience, particularly in grant management or fund accounting.
• Familiarity with accounting for restricted funds, contributions, and government contracts.
• CPA or working toward CPA certification (or equivalent credentials) a plus.

Equal Opportunity Policy: 

Habitat for Humanity of Omaha (Habitat Omaha) actively recruits, employs, trains, compensates employees regardless of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, gender, national origin, age, disability, genetics or veteran status.  In addition to federal law requirements, Habitat Omaha complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location.  This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including workplace harassment.  

At Habitat Omaha, we have a clear vision to be the place where a diverse mix of talented people want to come, to stay, and to do their best work.  Our vision is to see a world where everyone has a safe, affordable place to live, and we know our company runs on the hard work and dedication of our passionate and creative employees.  Our dedication to promoting diversity, multiculturalism and inclusion is clearly reflected in the work that we do externally in the community, as well as internally with our employment practices.