The Grants Management Accountant, with general supervision from the Comptroller, assists with completing the grant accounting activities. Coordinates the activities and functions of the accounting system in relation to the grants awarded. Duties mandate a high level of personal initiative, independent judgment, financial analysis as well as the ability to effectively communicate with high-level personnel outside of the Finance Department.
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Responsibilities:
Coordinates the accounting functions for all grants awarded. Coordinates with the Modernization Manager for identification of dates to schedule funds availability for making progress payments to modernization contractors. Assists the Modernization Manager with preparations of budget revisions and annual expenditure reports for the modernization programs. Maintains all Federal grant program Contractor Payment Registers and reconcile Periodic Estimates for accuracy before approval by the Chief Financial Officer. Prepares fund requisitions for electronic drawdown of Federal grant program monies and uses electronic funds transfer system to obtain reimbursement for all Federal grant program expenditures. Maintains files for modernization and other major grant program contracts. Makes necessary journal entries to record receipt of drawdown funds from and reconciles amount of funds received with general ledger cash account balance. Prepares monthly Performance and Evaluation Report of all grants for disbursement for monthly financial reports for Board meetings and internal personnel. Maintains files for accounting documents such as check and journal vouchers, purchase orders, invoices, operating statements, deposit slips, canceled or voided checks, computer generated registers and accounts payable-related reports, operating budgets and various special purpose grant programs. Performs monthly cash forecast to determine cash needs for all programs, grants, and activities and the preparation of pooled investment worksheets and investment register documents. Maintains contractor files, process invoices and all contractors payments for redevelopment activities such as Mixed Finance, RAD, and CFP using the Construction Management Module of Yardi. Deposit rent checks and money orders for all properties using the Remote Express Deposit Scanner to appropriate bank accounts. Compiles month-end journal entries for COCC Fees and Charges, updates Statement of Revenues and Expenditures and Income Statement for monthly Board meeting.
Working hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Skills:
Previous public housing experience is desirable.
Education:
Associate
Experience:
4-7 years
Qualifications:
Completion of at least two years of college or business school training specializing in accounting with four or more years experience in bookkeeping or accounting, preferably including experience related to specific responsibilities; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the required knowledge and abilities. Knowledge of the general operations and procedures of a Public Housing Agency (PHA). Knowledge of the purposes, policies, and regulations of the Housing Authority as established by the Board of Commissioners or as set forth by HUD regulations. Knowledge of accounting procedures and reporting requirements in the area of accounts receivable and billing. Knowledge of the principals, methods, and practices of accounting. Knowledge of purchasing methods and procedures: including buying, shipping methods and regulations governing public procurement. Knowledge of the laws, ordinances and other requirements governing the purchases of commodity services.
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