Description

Foothills Regional Housing "FRH" is a prominent real estate developer, manager, and program administrator for affordable housing. FRH is currently looking for a Budget & Revenue Accountant. This person will perform financial analyst tasks of moderate difficulty, establish relevant procedures, controls, and reporting systems in consultation with Controller and/or Chief Financial Officer. Analyzes operating performance, including revenue collections, against plans, trends, budgets, or other standards and provides analysis to management as deemed appropriate or requested.

Requirements

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Budgets & Financial Reporting/Analysis

• Preparation of and distribution of budgets for FRH and all related or managed entities, including Budget Revisions as necessary. Develop revenue forecasts and expenditure projections in conjunction with budget and financial issues.
• Prepare and/or review account analyses, monthly analytical reviews of balance sheets and income statements, and budget variances.
• Assist in the coordination, development and implementation of budget formats and standardized forms and preparation of the annual budget cost center allocation worksheets.
• Administer and monitor approved budget allocations, revenues, and expenditures and prepare periodic reports and recommendations for budget adjustments as necessary.

Program Revenue Analysis & Compliance

• Prepare program financial forecasts and analyses as requested.
• Assist in the administration of grant revenues, including the coordination of grant audits and response to audits.
• Supports compliance objectives of accurate and timely reporting of required financial information in federal reporting systems including, but not limited to, the Voucher Management System (VMS) and the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Real Estate Assessment Center (REAC) system for all managed/affiliated entities, by ensuring data integrity of revenue reporting.
• Monitor and clear suspense accounts, while providing training to prevent their accumulation of balances.
• Works with Property Operations and HCV teams to provide leadership and accuracy in the timely allowance of doubtful revenues, revenue write-offs, and collection efforts.

Audit

• Assist Controller and/or CFO with preparation, oversight, review and verification of accuracy of financial statements, explanatory notes and schedules for audit use for FRH and all related or managed entities.
• Assist in reporting to external auditors, consultants, federal regulatory agencies, and other entities necessary for the professional business functions of FRH and all related or managed entities

Accounting System and Internal Control

• Learn and operate efficiently within the Yardi software system.
• Maintain accuracy within computerized financial information system
• Ensure proper documentation and audit trails for all tested accounting transactions.
• Perform duties in compliance with established internal controls.
• Suggest improvements to internal controls as encountered.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Maintains the utmost confidentiality of personnel and tenant/participant information.
• Must treat people with respect and work with integrity and professional ethics, upholding the agency’s values and mission. Represents the agency in a positive, professional and ethical manner at all times. This specifically includes abiding by all the rules outlined in the Employee Handbook and encouraging others to do so.
• Adapt well to change in the work environment. Must be able to work with interruptions and respond calmly and professionally. Provide quality services to a culturally diverse population. Must always be respectful and professional.
• Ability to make rational and appropriate decisions. Must be able to write clearly and professionally. Ability to convey financial information effectively to executives and staff, including persons with limited financial background.
• Maintain office in a neat and clean manner. No confidential or proprietary information including files and computer screens are to be visible to office visitors or left on the desk after work hours.
• Occasional travel for business purposes and continuing education.
• Provide advice and counsel to management deemed appropriate or requested and execute such other tasks as may be assigned.
• Assist department leadership as necessary in areas such as cash/treasury management, expense and revenue coding and reconciliations, and other duties as assigned.
• Strong organizational, time management and attention to detail skills.
• Analyze and compile detailed financial information (including financial statements and General Ledger detail) and prepare reports as required or upon request utilizing tools such a trending, annualizing, and historical analysis.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Basic knowledge of acceptable accounting practices and procedures including GAAP accounting and acceptable internal controls.
• Requires strong skills in organization, concentration, time management, initiative, and attention to detail. Must be able to deal with frequent interruptions and possess the ability to successfully work with a variety of populations.
• Requires excellent communication and organizational skills and the ability to exercise independent judgment and work with limited supervision.
• Two Years of Property Management and/or accounting experience
• Experience performing basic bookkeeping functions.
• Experience researching, reading, and applying contract and lease language.
• Considerable knowledge of the financial reporting and accounting practices associated with the property management business.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Business, Real Estate, Non-Profit Management or a related field or supplemental experience.
• Experience operating Yardi software.

PAY RANGE: $57,000 to $68,000

BENEFITS:

• Employer pays 100% premium of medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance.
• Vacation and Sick time
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Retirement plan, employer matches up to 10% of retirement contributions.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Physical Demands: The position is in an office setting. In the office it is primarily sedentary but requires the ability to move boxes or items weighing a maximum of 20 pounds; positioning oneself to maintain files in filing cabinets; ability to operate personal computers and office equipment; ability to observe documents and record and interpret information; ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. Must be able to exchange information in these situations.
• Work Environment: Works in a clean, comfortable environment in the office
• Equipment Used: Frequently uses standard office equipment including but not limited to personal computers, scanners, calculators, printers, telephones, fax, and copy machines.

FRH is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. FRH is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request a reasonable accommodation, contact Josh Scott, Human Resources Generalist at jscott@foothillsrh.org or 303-523-2377.

This job description may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described, and may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of the Employer.