Brilliant Corners is a nonprofit focused on supportive housing for people facing housing insecurity. It works with government agencies, healthcare providers, landlords, and developers to connect low-income individuals and families with deeply affordable homes. Its housing programs include flexible subsidies, property management, and intensive case management, supporting housing stability as part of health and well-being. Brilliant Corners builds partnerships and housing platforms to address community housing needs.
Accountant, Hybrid — Brilliant Corners
Process payables, reconciliations, and audit support at Brilliant Corners, a California nonprofit providing supportive housing services. Manage vendor payments and maintain accurate financial records.
Description
- Process accounts payable by check, ACH, and wire, verifying approvals, calculations, and printed-check matches.
- Respond promptly and collaboratively to vendor inquiries.
- Reconcile vendor statements and investigate and resolve discrepancies.
- Set up vendors and maintain accurate, complete files, including W-9 forms.
- Research account discrepancies using information from internal teams, vendors, and customers.
- Run daily and urgent check batches.
- Process the monthly rent roll.
- Make daily USPS check drop-offs and rotating FedEx drop-offs every other month.
- Post month-end accruals and reconcile bank accounts.
- Support the year-end audit.
- Prepare 1099 forms.
- Complete daily Salesforce verification.
- Build collaborative working relationships with Brilliant Corners staff.
- Review payments and approvals to ensure financial obligations are met on time.
- Complete other duties assigned by the Accounting Supervisor.
Requirements
- Demonstrated knowledge of GAAP.
- Analytical and detail-focused, with the ability to meet deadlines.
- Able to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple tasks independently and as part of a team.
- Exercises discretion and sound judgment.
- Strong written, verbal, interpersonal, and business communication skills.
- Maintains strict confidentiality.
- Understands funding agency relationships, compliance requirements, and donor expectations for gift stewardship.
- Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and databases.
- A bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance is a plus.
- Knowledge of Sage Intacct is preferred.
- Knowledge of Salesforce is a plus.
- Able to read and interpret technical publications, government contracts, leases, regulations, financial reports, and legal documents.
- Able to write reports in a prescribed style and format.
- Able to present information to senior management, boards of directors, and public groups.
- Able to calculate interest, proportions, percentages, and area.
- Able to apply basic mathematical and geometric concepts.
- Proficient with Microsoft Excel and a financial calculator.
- Able to define problems, gather data, establish facts, and draw sound conclusions.
- Able to interpret technical instructions and manage multiple abstract and concrete variables.
- A valid, clean California driver’s license and personally insured vehicle are preferred.
- Able to stand, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, twist, and walk on uneven surfaces.
- Able to sit for 6 to 8 hours per day.
- Able to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 15 pounds.
- Able to reason analytically and interpret documents.
- Fluent in English.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Retirement plan with a 5% employer match.
- Basic and voluntary life insurance, including AD&D.
- Paid vacation, sick leave, and public holidays.
- Maternity and paternity leave.
- Short- and long-term disability coverage.
- Training and development.
- Wellness resources.
- Hybrid work arrangement.