Accountant Analysis

Company: Rural Community Assistance Corporation
Location: West Sacramento
Posted on: June 13, 2022

Job Description:

OrganizationFounded in 1978, RCAC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides training, technical and financial resources and advocacy so low-income rural communities can achieve their goals and visions. For more than 40 years, our dedicated staff and active board, motivated by our core values: leadership, collaboration, commitment, quality, and integrity, have helped effect positive change in rural communities across the West. Loan Fund DepartmentRCAC's Loan Fund is a financial resource for rural communities.-- The Loan Fund fills financing gaps and serves in unconventional markets.-- We offer loans for affordable housing development, environmental infrastructure, community facilities and small businesses in rural communities. --Position DescriptionThe Loan Fund Accountant (analysis) works collaboratively with Loan Fund staff to maintain accurate records, billing activities, delinquency reports, borrower payment histories, investor payments, covenants, and deployment utilization reports. --Works closely with the finance department to investigate and provide feedback on accounting irregularities.-- Promptly reports areas of concern to the Loan Fund Director.--Specific job goals, objectives and tasks are established for each employee as part of the annual evaluation and work plan process. Examples of responsibilities and duties include but are not limited to the following:-- Maintain ----accounting information in excel and Nortridge databaseAnalyze variance by verifying data found, verifying prior day transaction, and preparing reports and worksheetsDaily reconciliation of Loan Fund accounting systemsPerform financial analysis of Loan Fund operationsPrepare availability of cash and other Loan Fund management reports Conduct ongoing analysis and reconciliation of accounts and balancesResearch and resolve customer queries, payment discrepancies, etc. Prepare monthly journal vouchers Maintain chart of accounts for Loan Fund related transactions Perform monthly analysis of all accounts Journalize and post monthly Loan Fund activities Prepare for annual auditAssist with timely preparation of periodic financial reports to investors each quarterAssist with borrower financial statement review Analyze and prepare necessary loan fund reportsAssist with portfolio overview prepare reports each quarter end for portfolio reviewProcess monthly EFT's retrieve monthly payments from borrowers via auto ACH's; initiate payment to participating lender Prepare month-end closing recap & availability fund reports Back up team members in the department cross train and interface with other Accounting and Loan Administration department personnelPerform other duties as assignedSkills and QualificationsKnowledge of general accounting theory, principles, and practicesKnowledge of basic principles of fund accountingKnowledge of government and investor grant guidelinesAbility to work with minimum supervision and handle multiple priorities simultaneously Proficiency with personal computers, including cloud computing and Microsoft OfficeAbility to listen effectively, follow detailed instructions and communicate verbally and in writingDemonstrate a high level of customer serviceAbility to organize and prioritize work to meet established timelinesAbility to troubleshoot and problem solveCommitment to rural and disadvantaged communitiesKnowledge of financial needs for rural community and economic development projectsPrevious experience working with nonprofits, local and Tribal governments highly desirableAbility to work independently as well as in team environmentsPreferred Education:Associate degree (additional qualifying experience may be substituted education)Physical Requirements:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.-- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.---- Work performed in an office requires ability to operate computers and various pieces of office equipment, including telephone. Use may be moderate (average two hours per day) to heavy (four or more hours per day)While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to stand and/or sit for prolonged periods of time; walk; talk; hear; use hand to finger; handle; feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.-- The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.The employee may occasionally lift and or move up to 25 pounds.-- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.This position also requires moderate (up to two days per month) to heavy (up to 10 days per month) automobile and airline travel, including overnight travel. --Special Requirements:Possession of a valid driver's license and proof of insurance that meets the minimum requirements ($100,000/$300,000) of RCAC corporate liability policy will be required when traveling for business purposes.RCAC employees are federally mandated to be vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment, subject to reasonable accommodation as required by law.PI181667167

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