Senior Accountant

## Description

Beyond Housing is a nationally recognized, comprehensive community development organization dedicated to strengthening families and transforming under-resourced communities to create a stronger, more prosperous St. Louis—once and for all.

For more than 50 years, we have partnered with residents, businesses, municipalities, schools, healthcare providers, and philanthropic organizations to address the root causes of poverty through housing, education, economic opportunity, health, and community development. Our comprehensive approach recognizes that lasting change requires more than individual programs—it requires aligning people, partnerships, and resources around a shared vision for community transformation.

At Beyond Housing, you'll join a team committed to creating measurable, lasting impact. Every role contributes to strengthening families, expanding opportunity, and building a more prosperous future for the St. Louis region.

**Position:**The Senior Accountant is an important member of the Beyond Housing accounting team. The ideal candidate is a self-starter with a broad knowledge of accounting standards and operations, along with a focus on problem-solving, strong attention to detail, and excellent communication skills.

**Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:**

• Process periodic bank account activity and prepare the accompanying cash report
• Process wire transfers
• Perform accounting duties for Beyond Housing and related entities, including operations journal entries, monthly closing entries
• Perform quarterly compliance reporting duties for regulated entities such as low-income housing partnerships
• Create annual budgets for low-income housing partnerships
• Perform analysis and reconciliation of assigned general ledger accounts
• Cross-train and provide backup support for key processes including accounts payable and payroll as needed
• Assist Controller with preparation for and coordination of the annual audit process
• Perform other duties and assist Controller as needed

## Qualifications

• **Preferred Experience and Qualifications:**
• BS in Accounting
• Minimum of 4 years prior accounting experience
• Strong working knowledge of and experience with Microsoft Excel and Word
• Experience with financial accounting software, preferably Acumatica
• Experience with payroll processing preferred