SUMMARY: This position is in the level of the classification series for professional accounting personnel. At this level, the incumbent works with an increasing level of independence in handling both routine and non-routine assignments. Incumbents at this level may be assigned to any area within the department of Finance, and may serve as a group leader over other accounting personnel.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: include, but are not necessarily limited to:
Monitor, control and report on complex budgets, such as the Comprehensive Grant, Hope VI, or Tax Credits. Codes expenditures and maintains computer databases on all financial activities.
Work closely with multiple departments in monitoring expenses, costs, revenues and develops reports for compliance.
Draw down funding requests.
Assist Managers in understanding, monitoring and reporting Grant/Funding activity.
Transmits or assist in transmitting reports to required agencies.
Recommend and prepare complex financial reports, and analyzes the information to prepare narrative management summaries for review by Supervisor.
Review grants and other special initiatives and programs. Verifies financial plan, recommending changes/adjustments as necessary.
Assist with annual audit for all programs, including Housing Choice Voucher, Grants, Tax Credits, Affordable Housing and Public Housing.
Perform additional duties as assigned.
Requirements:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelors degree in Finance or Accounting with a minimum of 3 to 5 years work experience in general accounting; or an MBA or CPA status is a plus.
Demonstrated strong analytical skills and writing abilities.
Working knowledge of personal computers, with demonstrated ability to use advanced computer applications such as Excel, Word and Access.
Construction or housing industry experience is a plus.
