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Are you looking to join a mission-driven team to help benefit local communities? Now is your chance to join the inspiring crew at Habitat for Humanity in Seattle, WA (Renton) as their Accounts Payable Specialist! They're on a mission to build not just homes, but also brighter futures. If you are a financial wizard who loves crunching numbers and supporting great causes, this position is calling your name. Your role will consist of tracking budgets, auditing expenses, and helping make dreams come true. Plus, you will be the hero behind the scenes, managing grants and loans that make it all happen.

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Description: What you'll be doing

Another Source’s client, Habitat for Humanity, is recruiting an Accounts Payable Specialist to join their team in Seattle, WA (Renton).

Position is internally titled Contstruction Accountant

Here’s a little about Habitat for Humanity and the position they are recruiting for:

Founded in 1986 as an independent affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International, Habitat for Humanity Seattle – King County has served more than 2,000 families in King County through affordable home construction and preservation, beginning with our very first home in Carnation.

Since then, Habitat SKC has brought together thousands of community members each year to become part of the solution to our affordable housing need. Habitat SKC is dedicated to eliminating substandard housing locally and worldwide through constructing, renovating and preserving homes, advocating for fair and just housing policies, and providing training and access to resources to help individuals and families improve their shelter conditions.

What’s in it for you:

Habitat for Humanity offers a comprehensive compensation and benefit package including full medical coverage for employees, holiday/vacation time, and 401k match.

The anticipated annual base salary range for this position is $56k – $79k DOE.

Summary:

Reporting to the Construction Accounting Supervisor, the Construction Accountant supports the Accounting and Construction Departments, relating to construction financing. Responsibilities include tracking Habitat Construction budgets, auditing construction related expenses, preparing various reports relating to construction activities, and assisting with submitting and tracking grant draw and bank loan requests.

What you will be doing:

• Maintain project budgets and actual costs in the accounting software, including the record of all project finances for audit and tax purposes.
• Audit purchasing and subcontracting activities on projects and advise the Construction Accounting Supervisor of any discrepancies or potential budgetary challenges.
• Prepare reports that compare actual costs to budgeted costs for construction and management.
• Collaborate with New Construction and Repairs in order to maintain the accounting software for their reporting needs: maintain job profiles, enter budgets, change orders and budget modifications and create cost codes when necessary.
• Reconcile CiP for multiple companies and handle month end reporting related to construction projects.

• Support the Construction Accounting Supervisor on the Grant and Bank Loan Submission process for New Construction – review invoices for proper coding, prepare documents and assist with submittals and tracking draw requests through receipt of proceeds.
• Participate in various meetings pertaining to grants and bank loans to stay informed of current requirements or relevant changes.
• Work with Resource Development and Construction to prepare reports and grant requests as needed.
• Provide support for the accounting of home sales.
• Work closely with the Construction Accounting Supervisor to develop policies, procedures, and best practices.

• Assist with month and year end close and financial reporting.
• Other duties as assigned.

What we’d like to see from you:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field preferred. Related education and experience may be substituted.

• Minimum 3-5 years accounting and/or finance experience.
• Experience in a construction operation is preferred.

Preferred qualifications:

• Knowledge of construction accounting.

• Experience with not-for-profit or government accounting.
• Energetic, self-motivated team player, able to see the big picture and maintain attention to detail.
• Proven organizational skills and demonstrated ability to meet deadlines while working on diverse projects under pressure.
• Aware and able to prioritize workload, targeting deadlines within the confines of working with a variety of people in all departments of the organization.
• Able to communicate effectively and efficiently through verbal and/or written means.

• Maintains and regards all department information as highly confidential.
• Flexibility, sense of humor, grace under pressure a must.
• Dedication to the mission of Habitat for Humanity of Seattle - King County and willing to articulate this vision.

Another Source works with their clients, on a retained project basis. We are committed to building inclusive candidate pools as we partner with hiring teams. Veterans, women, people of color, LGBTQIA+, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. As you read through the job posting and review the list of qualifications (required and/or preferred), please do not self-select out if you feel you do not meet every qualification. No one is 100% qualified. We encourage you to apply and share your story with us.

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