What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Accountant position at Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh?
Job Description
Job Description
Summary
The primary purpose of this position is to assist the HCV department with accounting as it relates to the HCV and other Section 8 programs.). The incumbent will maintain financial records, analyze and reconcile monthly bank and investment statements, monitor compliance with all applicable regulations, and run and submit reports to the appropriate parties. The incumbent will maintain all HUD financial correspondence for the HACP HCV and other Section 8 programs, including but not limited to funding, reporting and year end settlements.
All activities must support the Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh (“HACP” 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.
Oversees Section 8 revenue and disbursements. Reports non-compliance and rectifies errors.
Approves Section 8 payments to other PHA’s, landlords and tenants as related to AR.
Maintains financial records by reviewing, analyzing, and reconciling monthly bank and investment statements for the HCV program. Maintains sub-ledgers to post HUD receipts, supplemental receipts, administrative fees earned, interest income, and voucher disbursements.
Forecasts subsidy appropriations and monitors compliance with HUD regulations.
Analyzes and reconciles Section 8 program accounts monthly. Closes monthly transactions and runs appropriate reports.
Maintains HAP Expenses and Receipts Schedules.
Develops financial reports and performs analysis as required.
Monitors and performs analysis of program performance.
Works with Portability Representatives in Section 8 to monitor and streamline portability process.
Works with Accounts Payable to monitor and streamline outstanding checks and Section 8 direct deposits.
Maintains Section 8 Accounts Receivables and Back Charges.
Maintains financial processing for HCV FSS participants.
Assists the Controller as required in completing special assignments.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Education and / or Experience
Bachelor’s Degree in accounting or related field and a minimum of 5 years professional accounting experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Technical Skills
To perform this job successfully, the employee should have strong computer skills (MS Word Excel, and Gmail). Must have the ability to learn other computer software programs as required by assigned tasks.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
To perform this job successfully, the employee is frequently required to remain in a stationary position. Daily movements include sitting; standing; operating computers and other office equipment; moving about the office; and attending onsite and offsite meetings. The employee must be able to communicate via email and verbally via telephone. The employee must occasionally transport up to 25 pounds.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Office environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Employees must have access to 24 hour reliable internet service. Employees must also have reliable transportation to and from work, as well as, to get to and from multiple HACP locations based on business needs and assignments.
The Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh (HACP) provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Company Description
The Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh (HACP) is a municipal corporation, formed under the United States Housing Act of 1937, charged with providing decent, affordable housing for low-income persons. The Authority is governed by a Board of Directors, which establishes goals, approves policy and budgets, and provides general direction to the HACP Executive Staff.
HACP provides publicly assisted housing comprised of traditional public housing, scattered sites, and Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8). We currently house more than 18,000 Pittsburghers, manage more than 2,200 public housing units, and provide oversight of an additional 600 mixed-finance units.
More than half of our residents live in privately managed rental properties located across the City of Pittsburgh through their participation in the Housing Choice Voucher Program (Section 8).
Our facilities are conveniently located throughout Pittsburgh, with public and senior housing communities located in each region of the city.
HACP’s purpose is to develop and make affordable, safe housing available and help families achieve the independence they strive for. A brighter future is always within reach, thanks to the commitment of HACP.
Company Description
The Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh (HACP) is a municipal corporation, formed under the United States Housing Act of 1937, charged with providing decent, affordable housing for low-income persons. The Authority is governed by a Board of Directors, which establishes goals, approves policy and budgets, and provides general direction to the HACP Executive Staff. HACP provides publicly assisted housing comprised of traditional public housing, scattered sites, and Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8). We currently house more than 18,000 Pittsburghers, manage more than 2,200 public housing units, and provide oversight of an additional 600 mixed-finance units. More than half of our residents live in privately managed rental properties located across the City of Pittsburgh through their participation in the Housing Choice Voucher Program (Section 8). Our facilities are conveniently located throughout Pittsburgh, with public and senior housing communities located in each region of the city. HACP’s purpose is to develop and make affordable, safe housing available and help families achieve the independence they strive for. A brighter future is always within reach, thanks to the commitment of HACP.
