Senior Financial Analyst

ABOUT US

The West Side Federation for Senior and Supportive Housing, Inc. (WSFSSH) is a community-based organization responding to the need for low-cost housing. Our mission is to provide safe, affordable housing with supportive services within a residential setting that enhances the independence and dignity of each person.

WSFSSH develops, manages, and provides social services in housing for low-income persons, especially those who are older, who have experienced homelessness and who live with mental illness.

Please Note

This is a full-time position (4) days a week on-site, (1) day a week working from home.

Job Summary

WSFSSH is looking for a responsible and detail-oriented Senior Financial Analyst to work under the direction of the Accounting Manager and assist with the managing of day-to-day accounting activities.The Senior Financial Analyst is responsible for assisting with monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing activities; preparing and reviewing journal entries and account reconciliations; analyzing general ledger accounts; monitoring cash flow and bank activity; and supporting the preparation of financial statements, budgets, and audit schedules.

This position also oversees accounts payable operations, supervises the Accounts Payable Manager, and helps ensure that invoices, credit card transactions, interfund billings, and transfers are processed accurately and in accordance with established internal controls.

Job Duties & Responsibilities include:

• Assist with closing of accounting books, quarterly and making appropriate journal entries. Reconcile various accounts including payroll, employee fringe benefits, etc.
• Review weekly invoice payments and credit card payments.
• Perform various account analyses for various balance sheet accounts and income and expense accounts
• Prepare interfund billings and monitor interfund transfers between WSFSSH and its affiliates
• Monitor Client Funds Accounts and perform account reconciliations monthly
• Monitor bank transactions in client bank accounts under WSFSSH’s management and prepare final bills or final account statements for clients moving out from WSFSSH’s management
• Review bank reconciliations monthly and monitor cash flow budget for each bank account
• Prepare Operating and Replacement Reserve Accounts Reports on a quarterly basis
• Generate Financial Statements for the Year-end and LP audits

Reconcile internal Trial balances to funder and audit reports as required

• Support the conversion of conversion of MIP to another Accounting application
• Perform special projects as assigned by WSFSSH’s Senior Management

Required Knowledge Skills & Abilities

• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple complex projects concurrently, often working under the pressure of deadlines, and ability to work independently or collaboratively and delegate effectively
• The experience and interpersonal skills to effectively support a talented, high level Senior Staff member
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Able to work independently and with the highest levels of integrity
• Excellent computer skills, including high level of expertise with Excel

Required and Preferred Education, Experience and Credentials

• Undergrad degree in Finance/Accounting required, or other related finance field required
• A minimum of 5 years’ related work experience
• Experience with Sage MIP Fund Accounting is preferred
• Must be an enthusiastic, positive team player who is willing to assist and who works well with colleagues
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks concurrently

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift or push up to 10 pounds at a time
• Travel within our sites, as needed

Benefit Overview

Westside Federation of Senior & Supportive Housing offers full-time employees a comprehensive choice of benefits that include Medical, Dental, Vision, 403 (B) retirement savings, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Life & Disability, Short-term and Long- term Disability, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) commuter benefits and more Voluntary benefit options and Time Off that includes 11-12 paid Federal Holidays, accrued Vacation and Sick Time.

EEO Policy or Statement

WSFSSH is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer (EEO); employment is based upon employees’ qualifications without discrimination, on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, citizenship status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or any other protected characteristic as established by law.

Monday - Friday 9am- 5pm

35 hours per week