menu
Translate
Accountant
Albany Housing Authority
Job Description
Accountant
Report to: Sr. Accountant
Exempt Status: Non-Exempt
Job Description for Accountant:
The Accountant actively and systematically provides accounting services for AHA's real estate properties in support of optimization of asset value and quality of housing to residents. The Accountant will support the transformation of AHA through the HUD Rental Assistance Demonstration program of managing HUD properties to the ownership and management of the properties. The Accountant supports a quality standard of high service levels to internal and external customers.
Accountant Responsibilities:
- Proactively manage day-to-day financial transactions of assigned properties, reviewing and/or posting accounts payable, accounts receivable, inventory, prepaid, taxes, and fixed assets to the general ledgers
- Proactively manage reconciliations on a monthly basis for cash, accounts payable, accounts receivable, inventory, prepaid, taxes, and fixed assets
- Prepare individual property financials and supporting documentation for internal and external customers on a monthly basis, and manage the financial close culminating in smooth, routine, and clean end of year audits and tax filings
- Review financial results and collaborate with finance and operations teams to analyze, understand and develop root cause solutions for superior financial performance
- Interpret technical financial data and inspire understanding in non-finance personnel translating into effective action and results
- Support the process and data requirements to report metrics and key performance indicators to identify opportunities to improve the financial performance of each property
- Support the department's efforts for innovation and continuous process improvement
- Perform other duties and special projects working independently with slight supervision
Accountant Requirements:
- Must have a Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in accounting, finance or business
- Must have a minimum of three years experience in accounting, financial reporting, and analysis direct working experience
- Must have strong knowledge and direct application experience with General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
- Must possess a strong understanding of the accounting cycle, the flow and treatment of transactions, and
- financial reporting in accordance with GAAP
- Public finance experience is preferred; alternatively, federal compliance experience (i.e. SEC) in the private sector
- Experience with Yardi software a plus
- Experience in property accounting is a plus
- Experience with financial systems and automated workflow is required
- Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint etc.)
- Experience with ERP systems;
- Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Must have strong interpersonal skills
- Must have keen attention to detail and accuracy
- Must have the ability to effectively manage multiple tasks concurrently and prioritize them
- Must have the ability to work with and contribute to high performing teams
- Must be analytical and have strong critical thinking skills
- Must be highly self-motivated, take initiative, innovative and resourceful
- Must have valid Georgia Driver's License
- Must be eligible for coverage under the AHA fleet auto insurance