Senior Accountant

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Full-time: This full-time (36 hours per week) positionis part of the Brown County Housing Authority and reports to theExecutive Director. The Senior Accountant is responsible for performingadvanced accounting functions to ensure accurate financial reporting,compliance with federal and state regulations (including HUDrequirements), and effective fiscal management of the programsadministered by the Brown County Housing Authority. This position playsa key role in budget preparation, financial audits, grant reporting andthe organization's payroll. Job Duties include: Accounting: Prepare andmaintain accurate general ledger records in accordance with GAAP and HUDAccounting Standards. Oversee monthly, quarterly and annul financialclose processes, including journal entries, bank reconciliations andaccount analysis. Prepare HUD required financial submissions includingVMS (Voucher Management System) and other regulatory filings. PerformAccounts Receivable tasks related to HCV portability. Work directly withthird party management companies for accurate and timely processing ofpayments to the BCHA. Serve as the agency contact for participant debtsowed Assist with grant compliance by completing financial reports Assistwith annual operating budget process, included data entry. Processbudget amendments. Monitor expenditures to ensure compliance withbudgetary constraints, grant requirements and federal guidelines.Analyze financial data and trends; prepare internal reports formanagement and the BCHA Board. Ensure timely and accurate processing ofaccounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll and participant repaymenttransactions. Pursues additional sources of funding andincome-generating projects for the BCHA. Payroll, Personnel andBenefits: Timely and accurately process payroll, including electronictimesheets, data import and proper cost center allocation. Addressemployee inquiries regarding pay, deductions and benefit time. Researchdiscrepancies of payroll data and manage payroll adjustments. Create andmaintain payroll related reports. Develop and assist with salary andbenefit budget projections. Maintain BCHA's secure and confidentialpayroll records. Create personnel and requisition files. AssistExecutive Director with coordination of benefit administration,including the processing of worker's compensation claims, disabilityleave benefits. Maintain related records and act as liaison to insurancecompany. Operate computers programmed with accounting software torecord, store, and analyze information. Check figures, postings, anddocuments for correct entry, mathematical accuracy, and proper ply with federal, state, and company policies, procedures, andregulations. Operate 10-key calculators, typewriters, and copy machinesto perform calculations and produce documents. Receive, record, and bankcash, checks, and vouchers. Code documents according to companyprocedures. Perform financial calculations, such as amounts due,interest charges, balances, discounts, equity, and principal. Reconcileor note and report discrepancies found in records. Perform generaloffice duties, such as filing, answering telephones, and handlingroutine correspondence. Access computerized financial information toanswer general questions as well as those related to specific accounts.Classify, record, and summarize numerical and financial data to compileand keep financial records, using journals and ledgers or computers.Debit, credit, and total accounts on computer spreadsheets anddatabases, using specialized accounting software. Match order forms withinvoices, and record the necessary information. Prepare and processpayroll information. Prepare bank deposits by compiling data fromcashiers, verifying and balancing receipts, and sending cash, checks, orother forms of payment to banks. Compute deductions for income andsocial security tax s. Calculate and prepare checks for utilities,taxes, and other payments. Monitor status of loans and accounts toensure that payments are up to date. Reconcile records of banktransactions. Compile budget data and documents, based on estimatedrevenues and expenses and previous budgets. Compare computer printoutsto manually maintained journals to determine if they match. Transferdetails from separate journals to general ledgers or data processingsheets. Complete and submit tax forms and returns, workers'compensation forms, pension contribution forms, and other governmentdocuments. Perform personal bookkeeping services. Calculate, prepare,and issue bills, invoices, account statements, and other financialstatements according to established procedures. Calculate costs ofmaterials, overhead, and other expenses, based on estimates, quotationsand price lists. Prepare purchase orders and expense reports. Compilestatistical, financial, accounting, or auditing reports and tablespertaining to such matters as cash receipts, expenditures, accountspayable and receivable, and profits and losses. Prepare trial balancesof books. Maintain inventory records. OTHER EXPERIENCE ANDQUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree or Associates Degree from anaccredited college or university in Accounting or related field. Prefera minimum of four years experience with at least 2 years in governmentalof fund accounting. Preferred experience with Public Housing Programs(specifically HCV Program), working knowledge of HUD regulations andguidelines. Excellent organizational, analytical and communicationskills Familiarity with the following: o Payroll procedures, timeconversion and payroll systems. o Financial statement preparation andbudgeting principles. Ability to develop short and long term goals.Ability to express ideas clearly both orally and in writing. Ability toeffectively plan, organize, coordinate and administer work in situationswhere diverse demands are involved. APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:E-Mail a Rsum:

Created: 2025-12-05