Job Details

Position Summary

Position Title: Accountant
Reports To: Deputy Director
FLSA Classification: Exempt, Full-Time
**Salary: **starting at $ 62,000 annually, DOE

The Accountant is responsible for ensuring the accurate tracking, allocation, and reporting of organizational expenditures to support CATCH's programs. The role manages day-to-day accounting functions, maintains the integrity of financial data, and ensures compliance with grant and funder requirements. This position reports to the Deputy Director and works closely with the entire administration team.

Every Family. Every Person. A Home. A deep belief that everyone deserves stable and permanent housing is at the core of our culture. We end homelessness in Idaho's Treasure Valley by inspiring stable housing, financial independence, and resilience. Our employees fuel the work that we do and we support your wellbeing with a 32hr work week and a competitive benefits package in which the organization pays 100% of employee medical, vision, and dental insurance.

Key Responsibilities

General Bookkeeping and Grant Tracking (40% of time)

• Reviews organizational expenses weekly and monthly, allocating costs accurately across grants and funding sources to maximize reimbursement.
• Processes accounts payable and receivable.
• Records daily transactions in QuickBooks Online.
• Maintains organized digital filing systems for financial documentation.
• Ensures all expenditures comply with grant agreements, budgets, and allowable cost requirements.
• Tracks grant spending to ensure 100% of awarded funds are expended prior to grant end dates.
• Maintains grant tracking schedules, supporting documentation, and audit-ready records.
• Communicates regularly with supervisor and Program Directors regarding grant balances, spending trends, and funding limitations.
• Guides best practices related to grant accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Attends Finance Committee meetings, relevant Board of Directors meetings, and seeks continuing education training.
• Is responsible for the regular entry and accrual of payroll expenses into QuickBooks, ensuring program and grant allocations are accurate in coordination with the Deputy Director and Development Staff.
• Manages daily cash flow and liquidity

Expense Management and Bill Pay (25% of time)

• Manages all bill pay and expense workflows, including utilization of checks, online bill pay, and BILL.com.
• Manages vendor relationships and payment schedules.
• Follows established internal control procedures, including segregation of duties and approval workflows.
• Reviews, codes, and processes expenses to ensure accurate grant and fund allocation.
• Monitors organizational spending for accuracy, allowability, and budget alignment.
• Identifies and corrects misallocated or unallowable expenses in coordination with program staff.
• Provides guidance to staff and Program Directors regarding appropriate expense coding and grant-related spending.
• Communicates financial information clearly to non-financial staff.

Financial Reporting and Grant Compliance (25% of time)

• Prepares and submits monthly reimbursement invoices to funders.
• Completes required financial reporting (monthly, quarterly, annually) and reports to the Finance Committee.
• Reviews and analyzes financial data regularly to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Responds to funder, auditor, and leadership inquiries related to financial reports and expenditures.
• Supports internal and external audits by preparing documentation and responding to requests.
• Collaborates with the Deputy Director to provide grant income and expenditure data for organizational budgets.
• Supports budget monitoring and financial forecasting for grant-funded programs.
• Act as primary liaison between CATCH and the external audit firm for yearly Financial Audit, Single Audit, and 990 preparation.

Accounting Systems (10% of time)

• Manages and maintains the organization's QuickBooks Online accounting system.
• Performs weekly account reconciliations to ensure timely identification of discrepancies.
• Coordinates and completes the month-end close process.
• Reviews journal entries and corrections to maintain financial integrity.
• Ensures accounting processes and procedures are documented and consistently followed.
• Continually monitor processes and systems for improvements, and make recommendations to management and Finance Committee/Board of Directors

Core Competencies

Attention to Detail

Demonstrates exceptional accuracy when reviewing, coding, and reconciling expenses. Identifies discrepancies or risks early and addresses them proactively.

Communication

Communicates financial information clearly and accessibly to non-financial staff. Follow up consistently and professionally to ensure compliance and meet deadlines.

Team Collaboration

Builds proactive working relationships with program directors, leadership, and external partners. Balances accountability with approachability when addressing errors or constraints. Demonstrates respect for program realities while upholding financial compliance.

Organization and Time Management

Effectively manages multiple deadlines, reporting cycles, and competing priorities. Maintains organized financial records and documentation systems.

Initiative and Problem Solving

Anticipates funding risks such as underspending or deadline constraints and raises concerns early. Proposes solutions to improve processes, tracking, or communication.

Adaptability

Learns and adapts to new funding requirements, systems, and reporting requirements. Responds effectively to shifting priorities and engages in ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business, or a related field is required.
• Ideally has 1-3 years of relevant, hands-on accounting experience, preferably in a nonprofit or grant-funded environment.
• Experience coordinating month-end close, communicating financial information, and managing a variety of tasks with competing priorities and deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Fluency with Google Suite, QuickBooks Online, Microsoft Office, and online bill pay tools (BILL.com experience is preferred).
• Commitment to confidentiality, accuracy, and ethical financial practices.
• A passion for CATCH's mission to end homelessness, and the ability to connect financial stewardship to program outcomes.

What We Are Offering

• Be part of a people-first, mission-driven team.
• 100% Employer Paid Medical Benefits with the ability to pay for any eligible dependents
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) provided through Business Psychology Associates
• Scaling PTO plan (starting at 8 days annually) and paid Sick leave
• 401(k) Plan
• Casual dress code and a fun, relaxed office environment
• Hybrid eligible
• 32-hour work week with hybrid-friendly scheduling.

Position will be open until filled.

CATCH is committed to providing equal opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, disability, national origin, age, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or military status.