Program Accountant

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Full Time Regular Professional Baltimore, MD, US

5 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $68,773.00 To $79,066.00 Annually

Founded in 1937, the Housing Authority of Baltimore City (HABC) has kept the promise of public housing alive. It has done so by maintaining and modernizing its buildings and enriching the lives of its residents through innovative social services, recreational and educational programs, and job training initiatives. What makes HABC successful is the dedication of its employees and its history of strong leadership.

At the Housing Authority of Baltimore City (HABC), we offer a competitive benefits package that supports our recruitment and retention goals and meets the diverse, evolving needs of our employees. HABC’s comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Universal leave program
• 12 paid holidays

• Medical and dental insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Free health and wellness programs

• Life insurance with optional additional coverage
• Voluntary Plans
• Retirement programs with employee contribution options

The primary purpose of this position is to perform a variety of accounting, budgeting, and other financial duties, focusing on the development, analysis, and maintenance of comprehensive financial statements, trial balance, recording, reconciliation, documentation, and reports for the financial transactions related to a variety of programs and activities of the Housing Authority of Baltimore City (HABC) or its affiliates. The incumbent supports assigned Authority programs, accounts, and departments by analyzing financial data, which involves extracting, defining, and interpreting relevant information to determine past financial performance and/or project financial probability.

All activities must support the Housing Authority of Baltimore City (“HABC” or “Authority”) mission, strategic goals, and objectives.

The position duties and responsibilities listed below describe the general nature and scope of work. Other responsibilities, duties, and skills may be required and assigned, as needed.

• Performs complex accounting, budget, and financial analysis functions and other related duties in the daily administration of assigned grants and programs. Confers with various program managers and officials on complex financial matters.
• Analyzes, researches, updates, reconciles, recommends, monitors, audits, and prepares accounts and reports. Monitors and reviews the preparation of a variety of financial and accounting processes, systems, summaries, studies, and records. Corrects or adjusts work as needed.
• Maintains all assigned accounts of the general ledger, makes journal entries, performs accounts analysis, monitors accounts receivable and payables, as well as fixed asset accounts.
• Reviews and processes City Invoices, including utility and other services.
• Assists with the preparation and filing of all appropriate tax forms and year-end settlement reports.
• Recommends improvements to workflow efficiency. Ensures that necessary corrective actions are taken in response to errors.
• Interfaces with internal and external customers, City agencies, and HABC. Plans, coordinates, arranges meetings, and follows up verbally or in writing.
• Prepares, compiles, consolidates, and disseminates information to appropriate parties, including but not limited to various governmental agencies (including federal, state, and local), HUD, State and City agencies, and…