Accountant II

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The main duty of accountant II is to assist the Finance Director in ensuring accurate financial accountability and works with all departments for proper accounting of assets, purchasing and budgeting. Reports directly to the Finance Director. Works to preserve and enhance the stability of the Authority and Affiliates.

Job Description
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Essential duties and functions include the following and other related duties may be assigned.

• Assists and participates in the development of the annual budgets; directs appropriate analysis of General Ledgers for one or more of the Agency’s programs.
• Assists in implementing general accounting, property accounting and internal controls to ensure transactions are recorded within GAAP, HUD and evaluates Agency Financial Policy and Procedures.
• Maintains and reconciles state and federal grants.
• May review and supervise the work of the Account I
• Assist the Account I with payroll as needed and provides accounts payable guidance as needed.
• Assists in the development of all monthly, quarterly, and annual financials reports to ensure accuracy and to evaluate status for financial forecasts.
• Oversees Payroll and all Accounting measures of Agency.
• Reconciles accounts, identifies, and prepares corrections by collecting and analyzing account information and analyzing accounting options.
• Performs GL reconciliations and prepares journal entries for approval and posting.
• Audits petty cash on and off site.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Finance or related field or work experience equivalent.
• Three (3) years of increasingly responsible professional experience in a Governmental Accounting environment.
• Three (3) years of experience in a management responsibility capacity; preferably in a Public Housing or property management environment.
• Knowledge of Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB), Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB), and Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) standards, recommended practices, and policies.
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Generally Accepted Auditing Standards.
• Knowledge of Public Housing Laws, Program and Agency rules and regulations, standards and programs, and the local and national financial markets.
• Knowledge of Labor Laws as it pertains to payroll and deductions.
• Knowledge of operational characteristics, services and activities of forecasting and budgeting administration programs.
• Knowledge of advanced principles and practices of record keeping and records management and budget preparation and administration.
• Proficient in utilizing Microsoft Office including Excel and Power Point including property management software and accounting systems.
• Ability to analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project results, and implement recommendations in support of established goals.
• Ability to multi-task, work independently and prioritize workload and demands.
• Ability to communicate with co-workers, and business contacts in a courteous and professional manner.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Able to communicate clearly, concisely in both English/Spanish preferred.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Eligibility for coverage under PHA fleet auto insurance.

The employee receives instructions from the Finance Director. Courses of action, deadlines, and priorities are established by procedure, the supervisor, or the employee, depending on the assignment. Routine duties are initiated by the employee without supervisory direction. Instructions to the employee may be general or specific in nature. Problems or situations not covered by instructions are usually referred to the supervisor for resolution.

The employee’s work is reviewed periodically for accuracy, completion, and compliance with policies and procedures. The employee works primarily independently with little guidance.

The employee has no supervisory responsibilities.

The employee refers to HUD guidelines, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles,…