What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accountant position at Vermont State Housing Authority?
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Vermont State Housing Authority
One Prospect Street ? Montpelier, Vermont 05602 ? (802) 828-3295 ?
contact@vsha.org
NOTICE OF OPEN POSITION
ACCOUNTANT
April 15, 2026
Since 1968, the Vermont State Housing Authority has been working to
improve and expand access to
affordable housing throughout the state. VSHA strategically partners and
collaborates with rental property
owners, nonprofit organizations, agencies, and municipalities to
implement innovative programs that
promote housing access and stability for our community members with
income-based and other housing
assistance needs.
Summary
Financial management, accounting, and technical work at a professional
level involving applying complex
accounting theory and regulatory practice to the maintenance of cash
management, accounting and
internal control systems relating to the activities for VSHA, HFI and
limited partnerships. Knowledge of
GAAP (generally accepted accounting principles) and FASB (Financial
Accounting Standards Board)
accounting standards and their application is essential. Work is
performed under the supervision of the
Sr. Accountant and CFO.
Status: Open to internal and external applicants. This position is
covered by a Collective Bargaining
Agreement.
Pay Grade 7
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Salary: \$24.20/hour \$50,336.00/year
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Include
1\. Responsible for maintaining accounting systems in conformance with
GAAP and current
interpretations thereof.
2\. Responsible for the accuracy and integrity of the accounting
systems.
3\. Responsible for the preparation for and assistance during
independent financial audits
and regulatory reviews.
4\. Responsible for the preparation and transfer of cash via ACH
systems.
5\. Develops and manages financial record-keeping systems to ensure
fiscal compliance with internal and
External Reporting Requirements By Grantors And Other Regulatory
authorities.
6\. Monitors the status of cash balances and performs the necessary
transfers of funds to ensure
compliance with the required account levels.
[mailto:contact@vsha.org](mailto:contact@vsha.org)
7\. Maintains the cash receipts and accounts payable systems in
compliance with Authority policies.
Coordinates with other divisions to ensure that proper controls over
cash receipts are maintained and
timely payments to vendors are made.
8\. Maintains the accounts payable system for the Section 8 program.
Coordinates with program staff to
ensure correct payment information is processed and works with landlords
and other parties to resolve
discrepancies.
9\. Responsible for inter-company accounting and the timely transfer of
funds.
10\. Reconciles monthly and quarterly data from banks and other
financial institutions with the
accounting systems to insure proper control over cash. Works closely
with banks and other financial
institutions to insure accuracy and accountability in regard to cash.
11\. Responsible for the maintenance and accuracy of the tenant accounts
receivable system.
12\. Responsible for the timely preparation of all calendar year end
reports required by the Internal
Revenue Service and Vermont Tax Department.
13\. Responsibilities may include assisting with management of office
facilities.
14\. Works cooperatively with other Authority staff to insure effective
communication of requirements
and procedures.
15\. Performs related work as required or assigned.
Requirements
Bachelors Degree with major work in accounting, business administration
or an equally pertinent field;
plus, two years of experience with emphasis on accounting and financial
management; OR
Associate degree with major work in accoun ting, business administration
or an equally pertinent field;
plus, four years of experience with emphasis on accounting and financial
management.
Skills & Abilities
1\. Considerable knowledge of and skill in applying GAAP and current
interpretation thereof to
accounting transactions in multi-program and/or multi-organizational
situations.
2\. Considerable knowledge of the practical application of accounting
theory in day-to-day operations.
3\. Considerable knowledge of proper internal control procedures and
their practical application in a day-
to-day business setting.
4\. Considerable knowledge of automated accounting systems including
general ledger, accounts
receivable, and accounts payable.
5\. Ability to work with data of a confidential nature, payroll and
benefit related information.
6\. Considerable knowledge of Internet banking and ACH procedures.
7\. Considerable knowledge of accounts receivable, and accounts payable.
8\. Considerable knowledge of the Section
information, please see: https://www.vermontjoblink.com/jobs/1358264
Vermont State Housing Authority
One Prospect Street ? Montpelier, Vermont 05602 ? (802) 828-3295 ?
contact@vsha.org
NOTICE OF OPEN POSITION
ACCOUNTANT
April 15, 2026
Since 1968, the Vermont State Housing Authority has been working to
improve and expand access to
affordable housing throughout the state. VSHA strategically partners and
collaborates with rental property
owners, nonprofit organizations, agencies, and municipalities to
implement innovative programs that
promote housing access and stability for our community members with
income-based and other housing
assistance needs.
Summary
Financial management, accounting, and technical work at a professional
level involving applying complex
accounting theory and regulatory practice to the maintenance of cash
management, accounting and
internal control systems relating to the activities for VSHA, HFI and
limited partnerships. Knowledge of
GAAP (generally accepted accounting principles) and FASB (Financial
Accounting Standards Board)
accounting standards and their application is essential. Work is
performed under the supervision of the
Sr. Accountant and CFO.
Status: Open to internal and external applicants. This position is
covered by a Collective Bargaining
Agreement.
Pay Grade 7
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Salary: \$24.20/hour \$50,336.00/year
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Include
1\. Responsible for maintaining accounting systems in conformance with
GAAP and current
interpretations thereof.
2\. Responsible for the accuracy and integrity of the accounting
systems.
3\. Responsible for the preparation for and assistance during
independent financial audits
and regulatory reviews.
4\. Responsible for the preparation and transfer of cash via ACH
systems.
5\. Develops and manages financial record-keeping systems to ensure
fiscal compliance with internal and
External Reporting Requirements By Grantors And Other Regulatory
authorities.
6\. Monitors the status of cash balances and performs the necessary
transfers of funds to ensure
compliance with the required account levels.
[mailto:contact@vsha.org](mailto:contact@vsha.org)
7\. Maintains the cash receipts and accounts payable systems in
compliance with Authority policies.
Coordinates with other divisions to ensure that proper controls over
cash receipts are maintained and
timely payments to vendors are made.
8\. Maintains the accounts payable system for the Section 8 program.
Coordinates with program staff to
ensure correct payment information is processed and works with landlords
and other parties to resolve
discrepancies.
9\. Responsible for inter-company accounting and the timely transfer of
funds.
10\. Reconciles monthly and quarterly data from banks and other
financial institutions with the
accounting systems to insure proper control over cash. Works closely
with banks and other financial
institutions to insure accuracy and accountability in regard to cash.
11\. Responsible for the maintenance and accuracy of the tenant accounts
receivable system.
12\. Responsible for the timely preparation of all calendar year end
reports required by the Internal
Revenue Service and Vermont Tax Department.
13\. Responsibilities may include assisting with management of office
facilities.
14\. Works cooperatively with other Authority staff to insure effective
communication of requirements
and procedures.
15\. Performs related work as required or assigned.
Requirements
Bachelors Degree with major work in accounting, business administration
or an equally pertinent field;
plus, two years of experience with emphasis on accounting and financial
management; OR
Associate degree with major work in accoun ting, business administration
or an equally pertinent field;
plus, four years of experience with emphasis on accounting and financial
management.
Skills & Abilities
1\. Considerable knowledge of and skill in applying GAAP and current
interpretation thereof to
accounting transactions in multi-program and/or multi-organizational
situations.
2\. Considerable knowledge of the practical application of accounting
theory in day-to-day operations.
3\. Considerable knowledge of proper internal control procedures and
their practical application in a day-
to-day business setting.
4\. Considerable knowledge of automated accounting systems including
general ledger, accounts
receivable, and accounts payable.
5\. Ability to work with data of a confidential nature, payroll and
benefit related information.
6\. Considerable knowledge of Internet banking and ACH procedures.
7\. Considerable knowledge of accounts receivable, and accounts payable.
8\. Considerable knowledge of the Section
Salary : $50,336