Accountant

Description

Position Summary:

The HCV Accountant, will be responsible for preparing budgets, forecasting, analyzing financial trends, and budget variance analysis and performs a variety of administrative duties, accounting, analytical and budgeting activities in support of the Agency’s

accounting functions.

Specific duties include, but are not limited to the following:

• Maintain the integrity of general ledger accounts through account reconciliations and analysis.
• Assist in the review of financial data, prepare cost analysis, identify cost overruns/discrepancies and recommend corrective action. Develop and report metrics and key performance indicators from monitoring and tracking budgets.
• Assist in the coordination, preparation, implementation and planning of all budgetary activities for internal and external reporting entities.
• Provide information and assist staff in the implementation of internal controls.
• Prepare P&L reports.
• Compile and enter budget data into internal systems.
• Perform statistical analysis of cash flow and budgets.
• Monitor and evaluate budgets and cash flow for appropriateness and to ensure fiscal solvency and accountability.
• Provide outstanding customer service and partner with cross-functional teams to solve business challenges and implement agency initiatives.
• Resolve escalated issues from internal stakeholders and/or business partners.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with a diverse group ranging from the Agency’s employees (at all levels), and the general public.
• Ensure proper internal controls are in place and consistently monitored.
• Develop, implement, document, and maintain systems and procedures to improve the quality and efficiencies and ensuring adherence to agency policies and procedures.
• Mitigate operational risks by establishing, implementing, and updating procedures as needed.
• Responsible for other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Job Qualifications and Knowledge Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in business, accounting public administration, social sciences, or related field is required.
• Must have a minimum of three years’ experience in budgeting, forecasting, planning, and budget variance analysis.
• Experience with ERP systems is highly preferred, specifically Microsoft Dynamics or Great Plains.
• Knowledge of chart accounts, general ledger, and internal control policies and procedures is required.
• Must have knowledge and working experience of GAAP and GASB.
• Must have direct working experience preparing ROI reports.
• Experience in real estate or construction is highly preferred.
• Prepare asset, liability, and capital account entries by compiling and analyzing account information
• Document financial transactions by entering account information
• Recommend financial actions by analyzing accounting options
• Summarize current financial status by collecting information; preparing balance sheet, profit and loss statement, and other reports Substantiate financial transactions by auditing documents
• Reconcile financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information
• Must be highly proficient in using the Microsoft Excel, and be moderately proficient using Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Must have the ability to work independently and objectively, and exercise independent judgment.
• Must have the ability to work successfully with diverse groups and interests.
• Must be detail-oriented and focused on accuracy.
• Must have the ability to evaluate data and maintain records in an organized manner.
• Must have the ability to analyze, review, and complete reports within specific deadlines.
• Must have the ability to effectively negotiate.
• Must have the ability to prioritize and organize assigned tasks to achieve optimal use of time.