Are you passionate about numbers and eager to launch your career in accounting? Vermont Housing Finance Agency (VHFA) is seeking a passionate and knowledgeable Staff Accountant to join our team. Since 1974, VHFA has been dedicated to financing and promoting affordable, safe, and decent housing opportunities for low- and moderate-income Vermonters.
The Staff Accountant is responsible for the Agency's accounts payable and daily cash receipts functions and participates in monthly/quarterly closing activities. Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to: review, classification, and input of vendor invoices for all programs/funds; generating cash disbursements using Mitas, the Agency’s accounting system; reconciliation, recording and transmitting of daily cash receipts for deposit; annual preparation of 1099/1098s; maintain various worksheets, detail schedules and trial balances in support of the monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes. Serve as backup for some functions of the Mortgage Loan Analyst.
Consistently named one of the "Best Places to Work in Vermont," VHFA offers a dynamic and supportive work environment where your contributions directly impact the community. We provide a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, with the salary range for this position set at $52,000-$58,000. Our hybrid work environment, with offices in downtown Burlington, offers flexibility and a vibrant professional community. Please note: You must be a Vermont State Resident.
For a detailed job description and benefits overview, please visit the Careers section of VHFA.org. To apply, send a cover letter (required; otherwise, your application will not be considered), a resume, and references to the Human Resources Department at [email protected] ideally by February 24th. We encourage you to highlight in your cover letter how your unique background and experiences will align with VHFA's VIIBE, which are our Agency Values of Integrity, Innovation, Belonging, Equity.
VHFA is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a diverse workplace. We strongly encourage people from historically underrepresented groups to apply, including persons with disabilities, LGBTQ+, and Black, Indigenous, and People of Color.