Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant

Salary : $71,006-$81,030 Metropolitan Development and Housing Agency (MDHA) Nashville, TN

MDHA serves Nashville and Davidson County. The mission of MDHA is to create quality, affordable housing, support neighborhoods, strengthen communities, and help build a greater Nashville. MDHA employs over 300 staff members, has a budget of $200 million, and houses approximately 30,000 people, primarily through nearly 8,000 Section 8 Vouchers and over 6,800 apartments, which are mainly Project-Based Rental Assistance (PBRA) units, at 39 properties. MDHA is a housing authority, a community development agency, and a redevelopment agency.

Position Summary

The Senior Accountant is responsible for managing and overseeing advanced accounting functions, including general ledger reconciliations, month-end closing processes, preparing journal entries, financial reporting, conducting thorough variance analyses, and audits. Recognized for executing cost-saving measures and optimizing financial processes, which have resulted in measurable improvements in efficiency and expense management. This role ensures accuracy and compliance with accounting principles and supports organizational financial health.

Typical Duties

• Manage the month-end and year-end close process to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Prepare, review, and analyze financial statements, journal entries, and reconciliations
• Maintain and reconcile the general ledger and ensure compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and company policies.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis processes
• Facilitate internal and external audits by preparing documentation and responding to inquiries.
• Collaborate with finance team members to maintain accounting accuracy and efficiency.
• Conduct bank and account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
• Assist in cash flow management and financial data analysis to support decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with tax laws and assist with tax return preparations.
• Develop and improve accounting procedures and controls.
• Communicate with and report to external stakeholders.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field required. Master's or CPA, preferred. 5 to 10 years of professional accounting experience.

Preferred Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Interpersonal skills, expertise, resilience, and software proficiency required.

The Metropolitan Development and Housing Agency Is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County Address Human Resources Department 700 President Ronald Reagan Way, Suite 201 Nashville, Tennessee, 37210 Phone (615) 862-6640