Position Summary

The Lead Accountant oversees the organization's accounts receivable function and supports overall accounting operations. This role ensures accurate billing, timely collections, account reconciliations, and financial reporting while providing leadership to accounts receivable staff. The position serves as a key resource within the Finance Department and provides support to the CFO as needed.

Primary Responsibilities

Accounts Receivable & Accounting

• Lead daily accounts receivable activities, including billing, collections, cash receipts, payment posting, and account maintenance.
• Monitor outstanding balances and implement collection strategies to support healthy cash flow.
• Review receivable transactions, reconciliations, and supporting documentation for accuracy and completeness.
• Manage monthly bank reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
• Oversee recording and reconciliation of rental income, program revenue, grants, and donations.
• Partner with departmental leaders to ensure accurate billing and revenue tracking.
• Recommend and implement process improvements to strengthen efficiency and internal controls.
• Assist with month-end close, audits, financial reporting, and regulatory filings.

Team Leadership

• Supervise, train, and support Accounts Receivable staff.
• Manage workload distribution and monitor team performance.
• Conduct coaching sessions, performance reviews, and professional development activities.
• Assist with hiring, onboarding, and staff training initiatives.
• Promote a collaborative, service-oriented environment.

Additional Duties

• Support inventory tracking and business account administration.
• Prepare reports and provide financial information to management and program staff.
• Serve as a backup resource for the CFO.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Four or more years of accounting experience with emphasis in accounts receivable, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Experience with accounting software, ERP systems, and advanced Excel functions.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and internal controls.

Preferred

• Experience in nonprofit, grant-funded, housing, or property management environments.
• Knowledge of grant compliance and revenue reporting requirements.
• Experience with MIP Fund Accounting, QuickBooks, ResMan, or AppFolio.
• Bilingual English/Spanish skills.