Careers and National Service

New staff openings and internship opportunities are posted here when they are announced. We also post job descriptions on Habitat for Humanity International's website. We encourage you to visit this site for available positions around the world. Habitat for Humanity of Washington, D.C. is an equal opportunity employer.

DC Habitat for Humanity currently has the following open staff positions:

Mortgage & Accounting Associate

DC Habitat for Humanity is a non-profit affordable housing developer operating solely in the District of Columbia. Our mission is to eliminate poverty housing and homelessness in the nation's capital by building affordable, energy and resource-efficient homes. We are a construction company as well as a mortgage company, servicing the mortgages of the constructed homes that we sell to qualifying homebuyers. We are seeking a results and detail orientated team player to join our Finance, Family Services & Development Team as a Mortgage & Accounting Associate.

Job Description

The Mortgage & Accounting Associate will be responsible for performing various general and specific accounting tasks including:

Client Mortgage Accounts Duties

• Maintain bookkeeping & accounting records for client homeowner mortgage and escrow accounts, including general journal and cash accounts.
• Client mortgage payment processing and monthly account reconciliations.
• Assist the Accounting & Compliance Manager with estimated homeowner property tax, insurance and other escrow calculations for clients.

Accounts Payable Duties

• Coordinate construction project cost accounting with project managers.
• Process Accounts Payable invoices by effectively coding invoices and expense reports to appropriate G/L accounts and project cost centers.
• Reconcile accounts payable and vendor statements of accounts
• Assist Accounting & Compliance Manager in strengthening Standard Operating Procedures and internal controls.
• Assist with Audit preparation as needed.
• Provide support for preparation of cost proposals for the organizations grant support application efforts.
• Interact with project staff and external vendors and subcontractors as appropriate.
• Assist with miscellaneous projects and reporting as needed.

Specific Knowledge and Skills Required

Position requires a Bachelors Degree in Accounting or related field; appropriate general accounting and/or finance & tax knowledge experience may be substituted. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and familiarity with batch processing accounting/bookkeeping software preferred (experience in the use of Financial Edge will be an added advantage)

• Detail oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate well verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work well in a team environment

 

Those interested in applying for this position with D.C. Habitat should e-mail a cover letter and resume to jobs@dchabitat.org.