Accountant

The Raleigh Housing Authority is seeking to add new members to the team who are eager to make a difference in their community. If you are looking for more than just a job, but a place where you belong, can grow, and be part of a solution to the housing affordability crisis, we have a place for you. Enjoy the satisfaction of helping families be housed successfully and giving them an opportunity to thrive. We value service, community, respect, and equity. We offer competitive compensation, generous benefits, a solid pension plan, and opportunities for career growth. Commit to something that matters and begin your journey with Raleigh Housing Authority.

Essential Functions

• Signs checks as authorized by the Board of Directors including reviewing accounts payable documentation for compliance with established policies and procedures (proper approval, account coding, etc).  Monthly accounts payable check volume is 600 checks issued valued between $900,000 to $1,200,000. 
• Performs internal audits on transactions posted to general ledgers to ensure accurate financial data, compliance with appropriate contracts and regulations and consistency with budgets; accounts for any discrepancies found, makes corrections as necessary and prepares monthly reports on results of those reviews.
• Prepares and analyzes financial reports on a regular basis to report program utilization and profitability and for use in determining any action needed for the program.
• Prepares budgets, budget revisions, funding requisitions and fiscal year end reports as required.  Master budget receipts total 49 million; expenditures 47 million.
• Provides complete and accurate information to supervisor and associates in a timely manner.
• Exhibits a professional attitude at all times maintaining open communication with all RHA personnel.
• Prepares application for the general contractors license. 
• Prepares cash flow statements to track cash availability.
• Prepares lobbying reports and Limited Liability report.
• Provides training to other staff as needed.
• Serves as the backup for duties and responsibilities of other positions during leaves and vacancies.
• Prepares Board resolutions as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Special Requirements

• Must possess and maintain a valid NC driver’s license.
• Drug testing, criminal background check and DMV check required.
• Will perform an in-house accounting test during the interview.

Desirable Education & Training

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting and considerable experience in fund accounting, or an equivalent combination of training in a related field and accounting experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Considerable knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles for governmental agencies as well as non-profits and for-profit entities.
• Considerable knowledge of the laws, ordinances and regulations governing agency financial matters.
• Considerable knowledge of the Housing Authority’s financial policies and practices.
• Working knowledge of Federal Regulations and HUD notices regarding programs for Public and Indian Housing.
• Working knowledge of standard office and recordkeeping practices.
• Ability to prepare, analyze and evaluate financial reports.
• Ability to interpret accounting records and reports for management.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret federal regulations.
• Considerable computer experience including the ability to prepare complex spreadsheets and written documentation for presentation to a variety of users.
• Ability to operate standard and specialized equipment used in the agency’s accounting process.
• Ability to express technical ideas effectively in writing and orally.  Serves as a proofreader for financial reports and departmental correspondence.
• Ability to interpret legal documents for compliance issues.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with other RHA staff, HUD staff and the general public. 

Physical Demands:   

The work is sedentary work and requires exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally to move objects. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required: manual dexterity, handling, hearing, mental acuity, reaching, speaking, talking, visual acuity in preparing/analyzing data/transcribe/using computer terminal/conducting extensive reading, visual acuity in operating motor vehicles, and walking. 

Working Conditions:    

Work is performed in a dynamic environment that requires sensitivity to change and responsiveness to changing goals, priorities, and needs. Works overtime as required