Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant

This full-time (36 hours per week) position is part of the Brown County Housing Authority and reports to the Executive Director. The Senior Accountant is responsible for performing advanced accounting functions to ensure accurate financial reporting, compliance with federal and state regulations, and effective fiscal management of the programs administered by the Brown County Housing Authority. This position plays a key role in budget preparation, financial audits, grant reporting and the organizations payroll.

Job Duties include : Accounting : Prepare and maintain accurate general ledger records in accordance with GAAP and HUD Accounting Standards. Oversee monthly, quarterly and annual financial close processes, including journal entries, bank reconciliations and account analysis. Prepare HUD required financial submissions including VMS (Voucher Management System) and other regulatory filings. Perform Accounts Receivable tasks related to HCV portability. Work directly with third party management companies for accurate and timely processing of payments to the BCHA. Serve as the agency contact for participant debts owed Assist with grant compliance by completing financial reports Assist with annual operating budget process, included data entry. Process budget amendments. Monitor expenditures to ensure compliance with budgetary constraints, grant requirements and federal guidelines. Analyze financial data and trends; prepare internal reports for management and the BCHA Board. Ensure timely and accurate processing of accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll and participant repayment transactions. Pursues additional sources of funding and income-generating projects for the BCHA. Payroll, Personnel and Benefits : Timely and accurately process payroll, including electronic timesheets, data import and proper cost center allocation. Address employee inquiries regarding pay, deductions and benefit time. Research discrepancies of payroll data and manage payroll adjustments. Create and maintain payroll related reports. Develop and assist with salary and benefit budget projections. Maintain BCHA's secure and confidential payroll records. Create personnel and requisition files. Assist Executive Director with coordination of benefit administration, including the processing of worker's compensation claims, disability leave benefits. Maintain related records and act as liaison to insurance company. Operate computers programmed with accounting software to record, store, and analyze information. Check figures, postings, and documents for correct entry, mathematical accuracy, and proper codes. Comply with federal, state, and company policies, procedures, and regulations. Operate 10-key calculators, typewriters, and copy machines to perform calculations and produce documents. Receive, record, and bank cash, checks, and vouchers. Code documents according to company procedures. Perform financial calculations, such as amounts due, interest charges, balances, discounts, equity, and principal. Reconcile or note and report discrepancies found in records. Perform general office duties, such as filing, answering telephones, and handling routine correspondence. Access computerized financial information to answer general questions as well as those related to specific accounts. Classify, record, and summarize numerical and financial data to compile and keep financial records, using journals and ledgers or computers. Debit, credit, and total accounts on computer spreadsheets and databases, using specialized accounting software. Match order forms with invoices, and record the necessary information. Prepare and process payroll information. Prepare bank deposits by compiling data from cashiers, verifying and balancing receipts, and sending cash, checks, or other forms of payment to banks. Compute deductions for income and social security tax s. Calculate and prepare checks for utilities, taxes, and other payments. Monitor status of loans and accounts to ensure that payments are up to date. Reconcile records of bank transactions. Compile budget data and documents, based on estimated revenues and expenses and previous budgets. Compare computer printouts to manually maintained journals to determine if they match. Transfer details from separate journals to general ledgers or data processing sheets. Complete and submit tax forms and returns, workers' compensation forms, pension contribution forms, and other government documents. Perform personal bookkeeping services. Calculate, prepare, and issue bills, invoices, account statements, and other financial statements according to established procedures. Calculate costs of materials, overhead, and other expenses, based on estimates, quotations and price lists. Prepare purchase orders and expense reports. Compile statistical, financial, accounting, or auditing reports and tables pertaining to such matters as cash receipts, expenditures, accounts payable and receivable, and profits and losses. Prepare trial balances of books. Maintain inventory records.

Other Experience and Qualifications : Bachelor's degree or Associates Degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting or related field. Prefer a minimum of four years experience with at least 2 years in governmental of fund accounting. Preferred experience with Public Housing Programs (specifically HCV Program), working knowledge of HUD regulations and guidelines. Excellent organizational, analytical and communication skills Familiarity with the following : o Payroll procedures, time conversion and payroll systems. o Financial statement preparation and budgeting principles. Ability to develop short and long term goals. Ability to express ideas clearly both orally and in writing. Ability to effectively plan, organize, coordinate and administer work in situations where diverse demands are involved.

Application Instructions : E-Mail a Rsum : patrick.leifker@bchousingauthority.org