Senior Housing Accountant
Company Description
Phi Mu Fraternity’s National Headquarters is located in Peachtree City, Georgia, and is home to a team of passionate professionals dedicated to advancing Phi Mu’s mission of fostering personal and academic development, service to others and lifelong commitment to the Fraternity. Working for Phi Mu means joining a collaborative team that values innovation,
mentorship and growth while making a meaningful impact in the lives of collegiate and alumnae members across the country. Discover what it’s like to be part of the Phi Mu team and explore our current career opportunity.
Position Overview
This full-time, Senior Housing Accountant role is a local, hybrid position based in Peachtree City, GA. The Senior Housing Accountant is responsible for the financial management and accounting activities of assigned local house corporations, including month-end close, financial reporting, budgeting, cash management and financial analysis. This position works closely with the Chief Financial Officer, Director of Housing and housing volunteers to support the financial operations and
long-term sustainability of Fraternity housing properties. The Senior Housing Accountant reports directly to the Chief Financial Officer and serves as a key resource to local house corporation boards and volunteer leaders.
Responsibilities
- Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations and monthly financial statements.
- Manage month-end and year-end close processes for assigned local house corporations.
- Manage accounts payable, billing, collections and cash management functions for assigned local
house corporations. - Prepare annual budgets, financial forecasts and project proformas.
- Analyze financial performance and provide budget-to-actual variance explanations.
- Maintain fixed assets, debt and capital project accounting records.
- Review and process Housing & Decorating requests and other housing-related financial
transactions. - Serve as the primary staff contact for financial questions from assigned local house corporation
boards and volunteer treasurers. - Collaborate with the Chief Financial Officer, Director of Housing and housing volunteers to
support housing operations, financial planning, board governance and strategic initiatives. - Assist with annual audits, tax filings and regulatory reporting requirements.
- Ensure compliance with organizational policies, internal controls and accounting standards.
- Support special projects, financial analyses and process improvement initiatives.
Minimum Qualifications
- Demonstrated experience in financial reporting, variance analysis, budgeting and month-end
close processes. - Working knowledge of accounting principles and financial statement preparation.
- Strong analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and account software systems.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with
volunteers, boards and organizational leadership. - Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work independently.
Required Level of Education
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or a related field preferred; equivalent combination of education and relevant accounting experience will be considered.
To Apply
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to Director of Employee Administration Saralyn Heath at sheath@phimu.org. The closing date for application submissions is July 31, 2026.