Senior Accountant

March 9, 2026

If you are interested in the role and being part of the team, please submit your cover letter and resume via our brief online application found here.

About Us: Massachusetts Housing Partnership (MHP) is a public, non-profit organization that expands access to affordable housing and promotes housing equity in communities across the Commonwealth. Founded in 1985, MHP is now a 70+ employee organization that has delivered $6.5 billion in below-market financing for affordable housing and currently has $1.2 billion in assets under management.

Every action MHP takes, whether it’s a loan, grant, professional assistance, or development of state or local policy has the underlying goal of expanding housing opportunities for Massachusetts residents.

Current Opportunity: The Senior Accountant’s primary objective is to support and promote excellence in financial operations. This position focuses on ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency in grant and program accounting, payroll, and general accounting activities. The contributions of the person in this position will play a vital role in supporting the integrity of financial processes, fostering collaboration, and driving continuous improvement initiatives that promote the organization’s mission and long-term success. This role operates under the general supervision of the Controller.

At MHP, staff engagement, inclusion and belonging are integral to everything we do. We value individuals who are intentional about fostering inclusive environments and who recognize the power of diverse perspectives. The person in the Senior Accountant position is expected to embody these values not only in their work but in how they build relationships, make decisions, and contribute to a supportive team culture. To learn more about MHP's commitment to engagement and inclusion, visit our website.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

The Senior Accountant will have varied activities each day that cover the following areas:

Grant and Program Accounting

Assist with preparing and executing grant and program billing, ensuring expenses are accurately coded to the correct funding sources and supporting the review of reconciliations and activity for completeness and accuracy.
Support timely recognition and collection of funds and help maintain comprehensive and up‑to‑date Accounts Receivable records
Assist in preparing monthly and annual financial statements and reports reviewing for reasonableness and accuracy; making corrections as directed.
Collaborate closely with team members to obtain executed contracts, updated budgets, and support financial documentation.
Support accurate and timely reporting of grant and contract budgets and expenditure reports.

Payroll

Process the bi-weekly payroll and record in applicable system (e.g. Intacct).

Coordinate with HR Director to validate employee information, resolve discrepancies, and ensure proper documentation for payroll changes.
Assist with payroll system updates and integrations with other systems as applicable (e.g. Paylocity and Intacct) as directed.
Serve as key payroll processor and subject-matter resource for all payroll functions including reporting, payroll codes, etc, escalating complex system or compliance issues as needed.
Identify opportunities for process improvement and recommend changes for leadership review and approval.
Monitor retirement plan activity and run detailed 403(b) contribution reports with guidance to support reconciliations and ensure ongoing IRS compliance.

General accounting

Conduct monthly bank and general ledger account reconciliations with guidance, investigate discrepancies and assist in resolving them within established procedures.
Support the processing of cash borrower receipts, ensuring all payments are accurately recorded, properly applied to borrower accounts, and supported with complete, well‑documented entries.
Perform routine accounting tasks, including journal entries, reconciliations, and verifying MHP financial transactions.
Prepare invoices and maintain accounting records and files.
Provide backup for payable processing.
Assist with annual audit and preparation of financial statements under GASB for not-for-profit organizations by providing information and completing assigned tasks within established procedures.
Assist with continuous improvement of processes.

Compensation: The budgeted compensation for this role is $83,000 to $95,000. Any final offer will be based on various factors including job-related knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience. The listed range is just one component of MHP's total compensation package for employees.

Benefits our employees value:  MHP understands that benefits are an important consideration when looking for a new role. We are proud to offer our employees a comprehensive benefits package including:

Hybrid and flexible work schedule
Health insurance through the state’s Group Insurance Commission
403b retirement plans wand employer match of up to 10% and immediate vesting
Annual 5-week paid time off (PTO) benefit and 13 paid holidays
Fully paid group term life, short-term and long-term disability insurance
Dental insurance through MetLife with 90% of premium covered by MHP
Vision insurance through VSP with 50% of premium covered by MHP
Medical and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts
Public transportation reimbursement
Tuition reimbursement up to $10,000
Professional development resources and assistance
First time homebuyer assistance up to $20,000
Generous home office benefit
Membership discount for onsite gym

Hybrid Schedule Policy: The Senior Account role is designated as Hybrid which includes both in-office and remote workdays. Positions designated as Hybrid are required to work out of the Boston office two days per week during the first 90 days of employment and may have the opportunity to reduce regular in-office days thereafter upon management approval. This position requires use of MHP’s hybrid workplace scheduling software to reserve office desk space each week. At least one office day must be the designated team day. The position will utilize an MHP laptop which must be transported to and from the MHP office. MHP’s office is conveniently located minutes from South Station.

VISA: Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

Knowledge, Experience and Skills: The successful candidate will bring the skills and experience described below, supporting success in this role and contributing to strong financial operations.

Minimum of 3-5 years of progressively responsible accounting experience, including experience with a on financial aspect of grants management.
Working knowledge of generally accepted auditing standards (GASB) and grant accounting regulations.
Demonstrated experience with financial reporting.
Experience with fund accounting systems, preferably Sage Intacct.
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
Ability to work well with diverse personalities and under tight deadlines.
Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data and make recommendations.
Proven experience in managing multiple priorities.
Excellent organizational and time management skills.
B.A. or master's degree in accounting or finance or an equivalent combination of knowledge, skills and experience required.

MHP supports equal opportunity employment and all employment-related decisions are made in compliance with federal and state laws.

If you are interested in the role and being part of the team, please submit your cover letter and resume via our brief online application found here.