PAL Staff Accountant

Position Summary The Pinellas Affordable Housing (PAL) Staff Accountant handles month end close procedures including recording journal entries, reconciling and maintaining fixed assets, balancing accounts payable and accounts receivables, reconciling bank accounts, preparing reconciliation work papers, assisting in audits and preparing monthly financial statements over the Pinellas Affordable Living entity.

Duties / Responsibilities Primary Records  all month end journal entries to the general ledger in Great Plains software.

Responsible for monthly reconciliation of all balance sheet accounts including cash accounts, tenant accounts receivable, accounts payable, prepaid accounts, fixed assets, accrued liabilities, and inter-company accounts.

Records and ensures accuracy of monthly intercompany invoicing.

Maintains Records Prepares monthly support for construction loan draws.

Assists in preparation of annual budgets for entity; including individual properties.

Prepares audit schedules, year-end confirmation letters, and assists external auditors during annual audits.

Assists with reviewing payroll allocations related to housing, administration and groundskeeping programs and completing year-end reconciliations

Ensures compliance with all applicable regulations, grant requirements, and internal accounting controls.

Secondary Comply with Compliance Plan and standards of conduct and report any non-compliance to the appropriate official.

Any other tasks assigned as needed

Attend required trainings.

Performs other tasks assigned as needed.

Education & Experience Bachelor’s degree in accounting. Education must be from an accredited school, college, or university.

At least three years of accounting experience, preferably including not for profit accounting.

Experience with government-funded programs preferred. Excel or other advanced spreadsheet experience required

Knowledge

Knowledge of low income housing regulations, general ledger systems, spreadsheet applications, and standard accounting principles preferred.

Skills and Abilities

Good skills and demonstrated abilities in computer operations, data entry, operating calculator, organization, analysis, initiative, self-management, attention-to-detail, interpersonal relations, and such others that are usually and customarily considered necessary for satisfactory completion of essential duties.

Performance Standards Must comply with all work-related rules and standards including, but not necessarily limited to attendance. Must not present a direct threat to the safety or health of self or others.

Working Conditions Primarily indoor/office work. Overtime may be required from time to time, especially during month-end close and audit preparation.

Physical Requirements This position primarily operates in a professional office environment. The role requires prolonged periods of sitting, working at a computer, and communicating by phone and in person. The employee may occasionally need to stand, walk, reach and lift or move items up to 20 pounds. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Machines, Tools, Equipment, and Materials:

May include, but may not necessarily be limited to computer, telephone, copier, calculator, and other standard office equipment and materials.

Safety Equipment None specific to routine duties; however, unusual or special circumstances may require use of emergency safety equipment including, but not necessarily limited to fire extinguisher, first aid equipment/materials, etc.

Special Requirements May require occasional interaction with housing partners, auditors, and regulatory agencies.

Must pass a Level 2 background check and drug screen.

Florida’s Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse helps ensure that caregivers, health workers, and educators meet Level 2 background screening standards before they can work with children, seniors, or other vulnerable groups. For more information, please visit  accommodations will be made for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability. Veterans encouraged to apply. Boley Centers is a drug-free workplace that adheres to federal regulations as it pertains to marijuana use.

EOE/ADA/VETERANS/DFWP