Accountant
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Job Type Full-time Description Position Summary: The Housing Choice Vouchers (HCV) Accountant is responsible for monitoring, reviewing, performing and ensuring accuracy of all financial transactions for the HCV program and will serve as a financial business partner to the Agencys operating groups, working cross-functionally to solve business challenges and work with the Accounting Manager. 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. Establish and maintain a variety of complex and specialized report systems, primarily for the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program. Develop and maintain methods and procedures to accurately track and monitor division financial/accounting transactions. Prepare, review and monitor budgets and financial accounts to include, but not limited, to the following: Annual housing assistance payments; Annual program operating budget; Family self-sufficiency accounts; VMS reports (monthly and annually submittals); and Portability and overpayment accounts. Monitor the collection of any fraud recovery payments and reporting. Evaluate technical financial data and present data to Executives. Review, prepare and submit all HUD required reporting within the mandated or assigned deadline. 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 Agencys 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: Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in business, accounting, public administration, social sciences, or related field is required. Must have a minimum of five years experience in budgeting, forecasting, planning, and budget variance analysis. Experience with ERP systems is highly preferably Yardi. 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 be highly proficient in using Excel. Must be proficient in using Microsoft Office Products (Word, Outlook and Power Point). Prepare journal 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 Direct working experience in 1099 process is highly desired. 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.