Staff Accountant
Resources for Community Development
Berkeley, California
| Date Posted | July 03, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Industry | General Accounting |
| Job Status | Not Specified |
| Salary | Not Specified |
Description:
DescriptionWho We Are
For more than 40 years, Resources for Community Development (RCD) has been a leading regional nonprofit developer and owner of affordable housing. RCD’s mission is to create and preserve affordable housing for people with the fewest options, to build community and enrich lives. RCD fosters strong, inclusive neighborhoods through strategies that address the health, economic development, education, and housing needs of residents across the community.
Since RCD was established in 1984, we have developed or preserved over 75 communities that provide affordable, high-quality, and service-enriched affordable rental housing to over 3,000 low-income households throughout the Bay Area. RCD is actively growing, with more than 1,000 new units of affordable housing in development or under construction. RCD strives for excellence, and we are seeking an outstanding candidate to join our team.
“What I really love about RCD is how much positive impact we have in people’s lives just by where we build, how we design, and the services we offer. It’s incredibly motivating to open the doors to residents and watch them thrive.” –Dan Sawislak, Executive Director
The Role
The Staff Accountant, under the direction and supervision of RCD’s Corporate Controller, will have responsibility for general accounting. Responsibilities are grouped into Accounting and Cash Management with a focus on audit, portfolio, and corporate accounting. The roles and responsibilities of the Staff Accountant are integral to the core operations of RCD’s business, and the fulfillment of RCD’s mission. The candidate will join a growing team and company with a strong track record, industry position, and trajectory.
Responsibilities
Property Accounting
Under the direction of the Corporate Controller, oversee audits for properties in operation:
Review financials, troubleshoot issues with and provide adjusting entries to property management company accountants, prepare audit schedules, and resolve auditor questions
Review draft audits
Support Asset Management on financial reviews of assigned properties in portfolio
Troubleshoot accounting questions, prepare interim journal entries as needed, flag key issues, assist in review and understanding of financial statements
Prepare and reconcile schedules for general ledger accounts
Work with lenders to reconcile loan confirmation discrepancies
Corporate Accounting
Support preparation of quarterly corporate financial statements
Prepare monthly and quarterly journal entries as assigned
GL Account reconciliations
Assist in preparation of consolidated audit schedules
Prepare monthly corporate cash flow
Other (10%)
Support the redesign of accounting systems in collaboration with Corporate Controller
Special projects as needed
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Requirements
Qualifications & Skill Set
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance
1-2 years' accounting experience (preferable in property, affordable housing, or audit)
Strong understanding of GAAP
Prior experience contributing to audits
Proficient in Microsoft Excel
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of Asset Management functions
Knowledge of Tax Credit, HUD, Housing Authority
Proficient in Yardi, MRI, Nexus (or similar property management/accounting
Work Environment
RCD is currently practicing a hybrid work model. Depending on your distance from our main office in Berkeley, you will be expected to work up to two days in the office.
Travel Requirements
The responsibilities of this position will require occasional travel to off-site locations around the San Francisco Bay Area.
Physical Requirements
While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to sit, speak and hear. Requires frequent use of a keyboard, computer monitor and phone. Must be able to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing. Must be able to lift up to twenty (20) pounds occasionally. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Application Procedure & Compensation
Applicants should send a cover letter, resume via Paylocity. Applicants with suitable experience and/or skills will be contacted for interviews.
RCD offers competitive benefits including: paid vacation and sick leave; health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance; pre-tax flexible spending and commuter plans; and employer contributions to a retirement savings plan.
The salary range for this position is $84,560 to $ 89,010, based on factors including experience, qualifications, role specialization, and market conditions. Salary placement within this range considers current and past employees' salaries for similar roles, budgetary limits, and market demand.
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