Program Accountant

About Us

Founded in 1937, the Housing Authority of Baltimore City (HABC) has kept the promise of public housing alive. It has done so by maintaining and modernizing its buildings and enriching the lives of its residents through innovative social services, recreational and educational programs, and job training initiatives. What makes HABC successful is the dedication of its employees and its history of strong leadership.

Position Summary

The primary purpose of this position is to perform a variety of accounting, budgeting, and other financial duties, focusing on the development, analysis, and maintenance of comprehensive financial statements, trial balance, and reports for the Housing Authority of Baltimore City (HABC) or its affiliates. The incumbent supports assigned Authority programs, accounts, and departments by analyzing financial data, which involves extracting, defining, and interpreting relevant information to determine past financial performance and / or project financial probability.

All activities must support the Housing Authority of Baltimore City ("HABC" or "Authority") mission, strategic goals, and objectives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The position duties and responsibilities listed below describe the general nature and scope of work. Other responsibilities, duties, and skills may be required and assigned, as needed.

• Performs complex accounting, budget, and financial analysis functions and other related duties in the daily administration of assigned grants and programs. Confers with various program managers and officials on complex financial matters.
• Analyzes, researches, updates, reconciles, recommends, monitors, audits, and prepares accounts and reports. Monitors and reviews the preparation of a variety of financial and accounting processes, systems, summaries, studies, and records. Corrects or adjusts work as needed.
• Maintains all assigned accounts of the general ledger, makes journal entries, performs accounts analysis, monitors accounts receivables and payables, as well as fixed asset accounts.
• Assists with the preparation and filing of all appropriate tax forms and year-end settlement reports.
• Recommends improvements to workflow efficiencies. Ensures that necessary corrective actions are taken in response to errors.
• Interfaces with internal and external customers, City agencies, and HABC. Plans, coordinates, arranges meetings, and follows up verbally or in writing.
• Prepares, compiles, consolidates, and disseminates information to appropriate parties, including but not limited to various governmental agencies (including federal, state, and local), HUD, State and City agencies, and HABC.
• Assists with planning, implementing, and maintaining financial information systems. Trains new users on proper usage of financial systems and methods for preparing, reconciling, and analyzing data.
• Assists with review of financial and internal controls to determine their ability to meet management objectives and ensure the safeguarding of assets; recommends security and system control procedures.
• Prepares fund balance projections and / or year-end budget closing and journal entries, monitoring and reporting on the status of revenues and balances, and / or bringing ending balances forward to the next fiscal year.
• Ensures the security of the accounting system. Provides oversight for the HUD LOCCS fund requisition and other funding systems (s). Reconciles the grant subsidiary ledgers maintained to the general ledger and HUD LOCCS or other funding system(s).
• Compiles data and prepares or assists with the creation of the annual financial data schedule submitted to HUD.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education, Training, and / or Experience

Bachelor's Degree in accounting, finance, or related field(s) and a minimum of four (4) years of experience in general ledger accounting or auditing work. Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation preferred. An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.

Special Requirements

Other Requirements :

Benefits

We offer a competitive package of employee benefit programs that supports recruitment and retention objectives and is designed to meet the diverse and changing needs of our employees. HABC's comprehensive benefit package includes :

All new employees are required to receive at least one COVID-19 vaccination shot in a two-shot series or be fully vaccinated before the date of hire.

FOR INTERNAL CANDIDATES ONLY : Current HABC employees who are on probation, whether due to initial new hire status (6 months) or promotion (3 months), will have the opportunity to apply for other roles within HABC once their probationary period is completed. This allows time for growth, development, and the demonstration of their skills and commitment, paving the way for new opportunities within the organization.

If you are currently under the progressive disciplinary process, you may not have the chance to be considered for a promotion (s) within HABC. Please review the Manual of Personnel Policies or the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement for more information on the disciplinary process.

This job posting will remain open until November 7, 2025.