Accounting Manager

SUMMARY

The Accounting Manager position is primarily responsible for supervision of Accounting/Finance staff, administering and maintaining DHC’s treasury functions, and maintaining control over the General Ledger and Chart of Accounts. Specifically, this position involves supervision of General Ledger Accountants, Accounting Specialists, and any other personnel as delegated by the Controller/CFO; acting as ‘gatekeeper’ for all General Ledger functions; analyzing the agency’s cash position on a regular basis, overseeing banking functions, staying abreast of all HUD and GAAP rules/regulations;

and maintaining the departmental policies/procedures manual.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting required (master’s degree or CPA preferred);
• At least two years of experience in development/grants/construction accounting is required

• Five years of experience in public accounting, performing reconciliations, preparing work papers, and monitoring activities and workflow is highly preferred
• Two years’ experience in supervising accounting staff; satisfactory work history
• Preferred Yardi experience and training, at a management level
• Active CPA license preferred

• Must have or be able to acquire a valid state of MI driver’s license
• Must pass federal, state, and local criminal investigation clearances, and pass a drug screening test
• Must be insurable under the agency’s insurance policy

• Knowledge of Housing & Urban Development Public Housing regulations and policies pertinent to the department
• Knowledge of HUD programs, requirements, and policies/procedures
• Knowledge of DHC and departmental policies, procedures, and goals
• Knowledge of organization’s structure, policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of standard office procedures, filing, and standard office equipment, including computer, fax, copier, telephone system
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of automated information systems, and data processing
• Knowledge of the operation of commission and HUD computer system and software
• Knowledge of basic office practices, procedures, and equipment
• Knowledge and understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and Federal/State financial regulations
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of financial management, and ability to supervise and train employees
• Knowledge of Uniform Relocation Assistance, Cost Control and Safe Harbor Requirements
• Knowledge of accounting-related software
• Knowledge of sales and use tax procedures
• Knowledge in Development of new ACC units; understanding of accounting principles, grants accounting, and applicable HUD regulations
• Knowledge of federal, state and local financial regulations related to accounting and financial record-keeping
• Knowledge of financial regulations pertaining to HUD, low-income housing, HOPE IV, RHF and related programs
• Knowledge of HUD programs, requirements and policies & procedures
• Knowledge of US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Knowledge of fund and governmental accounting practices and principles
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of budgeting and budget administration
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of grants management
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of contract administration
• Knowledge of time and attendance requirements, payroll regulations and reporting procedures

• Act independently
• Analyze situations
• Attend to details
• Communicate verbally
• Communicate in writing
• Concentrate
• Empathize
• Identify problems
• Initiate
• Manage pressure
• Motivate
• Multi-task
• Organize
• Problem solve
• Think creatively
• Adaptability – advanced

• Analyze invoices, purchase orders and requisitions accurately
• Apply accounting principles and practices
• Calculate, compute, summarize and/or…