Under general supervision performs accounting clerical duties which require knowledge of accounting practices and procedures.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Process work related to Housing Assistance Payments (HAP), Utility Reimbursements (UR) and Administrative Fees (AF) to Section 8 landlords and participants. Ability to prepare journal vouchers to record expenses by program and payment type. Maintain accurate financial records.
• Process HAP Portability and Fraud Recovery invoicing, collections, and accounts receivable reconciliations. Provide projections, prepare invoices, monitor collections, and maintain accurate/updated files.
• Process Payment Authorizations (PA's) and Purchase Orders (PO’s) for multiple federally funded grants. Calculate funding distribution and process with proper coding for accounting distribution.
• Responds courteously to calls, written requests, and e-mails from participants, service providers, and other agencies and representative to answer questions, and provide information and assistance as appropriate regarding HCV program and portability process.
• Keeps Housing Authorities and participants informed of status of application in a timely manner. Notifies applicants in writing of eligibility determination in accordance with HUD regulations and AHA policy.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:

• On a nontypical basis, incumbent may perform other additional duties not listed in this description that are in alignment with the scope of essential job functions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of accounting/bookkeeping procedures and the interrelationships of accounts.
• Knowledge of basic accounting principles, practice, and techniques.
• Ability to examine, verify and maintain accounts and standard reports.
• Advanced skills in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and other Microsoft applications
• Ability to work in a team environment and autonomously.
• Ability to focus on details.
• Ability to work in an office environment or remotely.

Qualifying Education and Experience:

• Six (6) to twelve (12) hours of business-related courses, including bookkeeping or accounting.
• Two (2) years general accounting experience
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Employment Screenings Required:

• Criminal Background Check