Accountant

Job description

Position Summary:

As a housing Accountant, this position applies the application of accounting principles to a computerized accounting system. Performs general accounting and maintains accurate records of accounts. Monitors expenditures and prepares monthly financial statements. Performs accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, accounting records, and other related duties in the daily administration of the accounting department.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The Accountant serves as staff support to the CFO and Deputy CFO in accounting and financial matters. The Accountant will maintain general ledgers for all programs, including preparing journal entries, accounts analysis and reconciliation, closing books monthly, and setting up new accounts and budgets. This position will also be monitoring account payable duties such as coding invoices, verifying all invoices for payment, and ensuring expenditures are charged to appropriate accounts, including the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program. Candidate must have excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

Duties:
Responsible for the overall accounting and reporting functions for each of the programs that HACS administers.

• Review program incomes and expenses for each assigned program with Finance Manager, Director of Family Services, and Director of Assisted Housing as appropriate and provide advice on any discrepancies, problems or questions on a monthly basis.
• Process invoices.
• Maintain schedules for each non-cash balance sheet account for each program which is assigned and prepare monthly accruals to expense as appropriate, depreciation, pre-paid expenses, as well as any other related items. Review these accruals on a regular basis and update as needed.
• Coordinate the submission of financial reports to regulatory agencies including HUD, other federal, state and local agencies as required for each program assigned.
• Monitor expenses to insure compatibility with budgeted amounts and bring any variances to the attention of the Finance Manager, Director of Family Services, and Director of Assisted Housing as appropriate.
• Monitor and review the balance and detail of accounts receivable and collection activity for each program assigned with Finance Manager, for reducing the balance on a monthly basis.
• Ensures compliance with HUD financial management guidelines and regulations.
• Coordinate the preparation of all year-end materials for annual audits for programs assigned and assist audit staff with the preparation and submission of year end financial reports.
• Supervise the preparation of special financial reports (special reporting requirements) for each program as assigned.
• Process HAP/Admin Fee receipts for administered vouchers from other jurisdictions across the county.
• Review with Director of Family Services and Director of Assisted Housing any issues with cash flow, collections and funding discrepancies as needed.
• Provide technical advice and support to ensure the efficient operations of the accounting department and assist to improve systems and processes as needed.
• Makes recommendations to Finance Manager on issues related to accounting and programs.
• Review assigned bank statement reconciliations on a monthly basis for outstanding items between the books and the bank’s records.
• Reviews weekly the accounts payable check runs for assigned programs with other Finance Staff for determining sufficient funds, valid, and accurate recording in the program or property books.

Other duties:

• Assists CFO, Department heads, or other Supervisors with special projects, administrative tasks, and other accounting and reporting related work.
• Responds to questions from HUD personnel and works to resolve problems.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
- Proven experience in financial services or related field.
- Proficiency in financial report writing.
- Familiarity with tax regulations and compliance.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

If you are a dedicated professional with a passion for numbers and a keen eye for detail, we invite you to apply for the Accountant position with our company.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $53,041.23 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Shreveport, LA 71104: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Physical Setting:

• Office

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• GAAP: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CPA (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Shreveport, LA 71104 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Shreveport, LA 71104: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $53,041