Accountant, Accounting Manager, Financial Reporting

September 16, 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.

SUMMARYFinancial 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.

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 Bachelor’s 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 accounting, 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…