Senior Accountant (Part Time)

About Dorchester Bay Economic Development Corporation (DBEDC)

DBEDC is a Community Development Corporation (CDC) and a certified Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI). Founded in 1979, we work to build a strong, thriving, and diverse community in Boston’s North Dorchester and Roxbury neighborhoods. We develop, preserve, and sustain affordable rental and ownership housing. We lend capital to and coach small businesses and prepare job seekers for well-paying, sustainable employment. We stabilize tenancies and foster community leadership. We’re focused on equitable development without displacement and providing opportunities for economic mobility.

We are one of Boston’s legacies and most established community development organizations, with an annual operating budget of approximately $11 million and a staff of 32.

About the Role

DBEDC seeks a detail oriented and resourceful Senior Accountant to work on a part-time basis (22.50 hours). Reporting to the Associate Director of Accounting, this position will play a pivotal role in managing complex financial data and transactions across multiple entities. This position will involve analyzing intricate transaction sources, identifying variances, and developing effective solutions. The ideal candidate will possess a strong accounting background, coupled with a reliable and inquisitive mindset. They will excel in sifting through data and applying their knowledge of accounting, training and intuition. The Senior Accountant will also take accountability for their responsibilities and work independently to drive financial accuracy and transparency.

If you are motivated, organized, seeking part-time employment, and ready to contribute to a small yet dynamic finance team, we want to hear from you!

What you can expect to do in the role:

• Manage a high volume of monthly balance sheet account reconciliations, approximately 300 accounts including cash and AR.
• Ownership and responsibility for researching and resolving discrepancies/variances in assigned accounts
• Monitor assigned balance sheet accounts, track and share reconciliation progress with accounting team
• Review accounting support for accuracy and completeness
• Support quarterly and annual financial closes
• Prepare schedules, reports, and documentation for internal and external stakeholders as requested
• Lead collaboration with team members and DBEDC departments to continuously improve the accounts payable process and level of service delivery.
• Actively participates in the design and preparation of schedules for external audit, and financial reporting.
• Collaborate with members of the accounting team to process accounting entries as needed.
• Assist the rest of the finance department as needed
• Other duties may be assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting required
• Must possess minimum of 4 years GL accounting & reconciliation experience |
• Strong problem solving & analytical skills, and ability to prioritize tasks with competing deadlines
• The incumbent must be punctual, reliable and must have strong communication skills
• In-depth knowledge about accounting regulations and procedures including GAAP
• Experience handling accounting software such as Sage INTACCT or similar programs
• Proficient in the use of MS Excel including pivot tables
• Strong attention to details and analytical skills
• Expert management of general ledger functions, month-end and year-end close processes
• Accuracy, an aptitude for numbers, and attention to detail
• Effective communication skills and a collaborative team-oriented approach.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Non-profit experience preferred but not required
• Candidates with lived experience as a member of Boston’s Dorchester and Roxbury or similar communities will be given preference.

Other important details:

• Don’t be discouraged from applying if you don’t “check all the boxes.” We appreciate the uniqueness of candidates, and there is no “perfect" resume!
• Salary range: $50,000-$60,000
• This role is part-time, with a commitment of 22.50 hours per week
• Please note that this role does “not” include benefits

DBEDC views diversity, inclusion, and cultural competence as vital guiding principles in all our work with communities. We welcome and encourage applications from black, Indigenous, persons of color, members of the LGBTQ+ community, persons with disabilities, persons from unconventional career paths, and others who may contribute to the organization's diversity and reflect the diversity of the communities we serve.