Job ID: DH981085423
Location: Painesville, OH
Category: Accounting & Finance
Employment Type: Contract
Finance Specialist | $20+/hr | Full-time
What Matters Most
• Full-time opportunity with Monday–Thursday (7:30am–5:30pm)
• Located in Lake County, OH
• Opportunity to support a mission-driven organization serving the community
• Full-time opportunity with Monday–Thursday (7:30am–5:30pm)
• Located in Lake County, OH
• Opportunity to support a mission-driven organization serving the community
Job Description
As a Finance Specialist, you will support financial operations. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, processing payables, reconciling accounts, and preparing reports and documentation in accordance with GAAP and HUD requirements. The ideal candidate will bring attention to detail, a strong understanding of accounting principles, and a collaborative spirit.
As a Finance Specialist, you will support financial operations. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, processing payables, reconciling accounts, and preparing reports and documentation in accordance with GAAP and HUD requirements. The ideal candidate will bring attention to detail, a strong understanding of accounting principles, and a collaborative spirit.
Responsibilities
• Process housing assistance payments and reconcile landlord files
• Post tenant payments and adjustments, process utility and refund checks
• Review and process agency accounts payable and prepare year-end 1099 forms
• Perform monthly journal entries, reconciliations, and assist with financial statements
• Communicate with vendors, clients, and agencies regarding financial documentation
• Assist with annual budget preparation and audits
• Maintain petty cash, bank deposits, and fixed asset records
• Participate in staff meetings and trainings
• Process housing assistance payments and reconcile landlord files
• Post tenant payments and adjustments, process utility and refund checks
• Review and process agency accounts payable and prepare year-end 1099 forms
• Perform monthly journal entries, reconciliations, and assist with financial statements
• Communicate with vendors, clients, and agencies regarding financial documentation
• Assist with annual budget preparation and audits
• Maintain petty cash, bank deposits, and fixed asset records
• Participate in staff meetings and trainings
Qualifications and Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• Minimum 2 years of experience in accounting, including ledgers and reconciliations
• Proficiency in computerized accounting software
• Governmental accounting, real estate management, or HUD experience preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• Minimum 2 years of experience in accounting, including ledgers and reconciliations
• Proficiency in computerized accounting software
• Governmental accounting, real estate management, or HUD experience preferred
• Must be able to pass pre-employment tests
Benefits and Perks
• Comprehensive medical benefits upon permanent hire
• Four-day work week
• Comprehensive medical benefits upon permanent hire
• Four-day work week
Your New Organization:
Well-respected non-profit organization dedicated to providing safe, affordable housing and promoting housing stability for families throughout Lake County. With a strong focus on public service, the agency works to improve the quality of life for its residents through reliable housing solutions and professional management.
Your Career Partner:
The Reserves Network, a veteran-founded and family-owned company, specializes in connecting exceptional talent with rewarding opportunities. With extensive industry experience, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your professional goals and shine in your field. The Reserves Network values diversity and encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply. As an equal-opportunity employer, we foster an environment of respect, integrity, and trust in every aspect of employment.
The base salary for this position is $20/hr., excluding benefits, bonuses, or other compensation. Your final salary will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, location, and internal pay equity. Please note, hiring at the top of the range is uncommon to allow room for future salary growth.
