Single Family Accounting Specialist

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Single-Family Accounting Specialist will be responsible for coordinating and performing the Single-Family Accounting related functions of the organization. The Single- Family Accounting Specialist will ensure timely processing of accounts payable, financial reports and special reporting requirements associated with the Single-Family operations during construction and operating activities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

·         Responsible for the general accounting functions of the Single-Family development program, specifically the “Mutual Self-Help Program” (MSHP). These duties include processing accounts payable invoices for each MSHP group, review of accounts payable aging report, preparation of reconciliation of Single-Family internal loans with CVHC’s single- family receivable balance.

·         Scan checks and invoices each payable week.

·         Maintain Self-Help files and filing as needed.

·         Responsible for the general accounting functions of MSHP. These duties include monthly, annual year, and end closing process, entering family’s construction budgets, analysis of general ledger accounts and preparations of account reconciliations.

·         Preparation of financial reports for families participating in the Mutual Self-Help Program. These duties include preparation of escrow closing summary reports, construction groups and family accounting reports, preparation of final construction costs reports for the families.

·         Responsible for the deposit and recording of cash receipts for the families participating in the MSHP Program during construction and recording of accounts receivable.

·         Responsible for the MSHP Construction Draw Process. These duties will include monitoring MSHP groups construction cash needs, reviewing or preparation of construction draws as needed, ensuring adequate cash flows for the payment of construction related costs.

·         Assist with bank accounts process; duties include requesting the opening of construction checking bank accounts for each MSHP group and requesting closing of back accounts once the group finishes construction.

·         Monitoring of the Long-Term Notes of families participating in the MSHP. Duties include establishing a tracking system for maintaining all the Deferred Notes, reconciling long term notes balance with agency’s books, monitoring insurance requirements for the families on an annual basis, ensuring compliance with regulatory agencies, preparation of demand promissory notes as requested by families.

·         Any other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

·         A combination of BA degree in Accounting, Finance, and/or 3-5 years experience related to single construction accounting. General math skills, accounting, deadlines-oriented, reporting skills, attention to details, confidentiality thoroughness and quality focus.

Required Technical Skills

·         Working knowledge of computers, and most commonly used business software to include, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and accounting software (MIP system)

Required Licenses/Certifications

·         Valid California Driver's license and proof of auto insurance

·         Ability to use personal vehicle to travel within CVHC service area.

Other Skills and Abilities

·         Ability to analyze financial reports, which includes budgets to actuals reports and general ledgers expense reports.

·         Proven ability to interact with low-income families participating in the Mutual Self-Help Program.

·         Strong verbal communication skills, evidence or clear writing ability, and ability to understand construction contracts.

·         Ability to use accounting software program, word processing programs and produce and prepare development spreadsheets.

  CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION

This position has access to confidential information – Groups bank account numbers

COMPANY FUNDS

This position has access to company funds: Checks

 SAFETY

Comply with established safe work practices and attend all safety-related training provided or made available by the Company.

Equal Opportunity Employer