Staff Accountant

Are you inspired by the idea of using your professional skills to directly benefit people? We are seeking highly motivated and high performing professionals to add to our growing team. Our work environment is positive, collaborative, solution-oriented, and fun.

Imagine Housing is the primary developer of permanent affordable rental housing in East King County, Washington. We are a leader in providing person-centered, strengths-based supportive services including case management, resource referrals and community building events at our properties. Our organization is aware of the needs of diverse communities and is committed to cross-cultural competence. Imagine Housing empowers individuals and families, supports diversity, and strengthens communities. We make it possible for individuals and families with low incomes, veterans, seniors, survivors of domestic violence, children, and young adults aging out of foster care, to live and thrive on the Eastside.

Imagine Housing has an excellent reputation throughout the Puget Sound region for our commitment to increasing the availability of affordable housing and for our leadership in affordable housing advocacy. Over 30 years in the community, we now have 640 affordable apartments in six Eastside cities serving more than 1,400 individuals and families with low incomes each year. We plan to double our size in the next five years to meet the ever-increasing needs in the region.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Staff Accountant is responsible for managing the financial integrity of property accounting and supports the consolidation of property financial data to the corporate level. This role includes maintaining and reconciling general ledgers, preparing accurate journal entries, and ensuring timely financial reporting. The position supports budgeting and forecasting processes, monitors cash flow, and manages accounts payable and receivable functions. Additionally, the Staff Accountant ensures compliance with HUD, LIHTC, and other affordable housing program requirements, while providing audit support and maintaining strong internal controls. Success in this role requires collaboration with property managers, corporate finance teams, and external stakeholders to deliver accurate financial data and support organizational goals.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

· General Ledger Management: Maintain and reconcile property-level general ledgers; prepare monthly journal entries and ensure accuracy of financial data.

· Financial Reporting: Produce monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for assigned properties; assist with consolidated reporting for the organization.

· Budgeting & Forecasting: Collaborate with property managers and finance leadership to prepare annual property budgets; monitor actual performance against budget and provide variance analysis.

· Accounts Payable: Reviews and process property invoices and payments

· Accounts Receivable: Ensure timely collection of case management fees, asset management fees and other property level receivables

· Compliance & Audit Support: Ensure adherence to HUD, LIHTC, and other affordable housing program requirements; prepare schedules and documentation for annual audits and regulatory reviews.

· Cash Management: Monitor property cash flow and maintain adequate reserves; prepare