Accountant - Housing

The Accountant performs accounting functions for a variety of programs, providing financial support to the development and grant departments. The position researches, understands, and applies state and federal laws, and agencies’ requirements, rules, and regulations. The position works in a team environment, contributing to the success and credibility of the finance office in a variety of roles with a willingness to take on new responsibilities, improve efficiencies, solve problems and provide backup to other accounting office staff. The Accountant is self-motivated, adaptable to change, and detail oriented.

Development, Project And Financial Reporting Responsibilities

• Coordinate with the Senior Accountant in the accurate tracking and analysis of development activity for both Multi Family and Single-Family programs.
• Support annual financial audits by collecting and organizing records, preparing various audit schedules, and performing other related audit functions as requested.
• Review and assist with Single Family homeownership construction and grant reporting and compliance. Reconcile appropriate custodial accounts to family accounting ledgers and cash on hand. Reconcile offset accounts to maintain accurate custodial, loan and construction account balances
• Assist in the preparation of technical accounting work related to the Agency’s federal, state and local grants
  
  

Accounts Payable, Receivable And Cash Management Responsibilities

• Reconcile bank accounts and monitor cash level requirements.
• Prepare receivable invoices for grants, resident services, properties, developments, and others as assigned. Monitor the aging of amounts due.
• Research, code, and post cash payments received.
• Coordinate and monitor cardholders to ensure credit card expense vouchers are completed within the required timelines and review completed vouchers to ensure compliance with agency policy.
  
  

General Responsibilities

• Meet reporting deadlines, both internal and external.
• Research and respond to program inquiries regarding posted transactions and reports in the accounting system.
• Assist with budget development and reporting.
• Suggest and implement improvements to relevant processes and procedures.
• Assists with other work as assigned.