Accountant, Grants Accounting

Sheppard Pratt • Towson, MD

14h • $58,402 - $90,195 • Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, the incumbent is responsible for performing a broad range of accounting, financial reporting, and HUD compliance functions for the organization's HUD-assisted housing portfolio.

Requirements

• Work requires professional level of knowledge of accounting principles and theory acquired through a bachelor’s degree in accounting.
• Work requires level of knowledge of financial analysis and reporting, budgeting, intermediate excel skills, computerized accounting systems and related computerized systems – acquired through 3-5 years' progressively more responsible experience in general or grants accounting.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with HUD representatives, auditors, and internal stakeholder.

Nice To Haves

• Strong knowledge or work experience with HUD housing programs, including PRAC subsidies and regulatory reporting requirements is preferable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare a variety of financial analyses, accounting reports, PRAC renewal submissions, and other HUD-required reports and filings.
• Serve as the primary liaison with HUD Account Executives to facilitate timely approval of PRAC rents and resolve issues related to submitted requests.
• Develop and prepare annual HUD operating budgets and monitor actual financial performance against budgeted expectations, identifying and explaining variances.
• Monitor weekly HUD cash positions to ensure adequate funding is available for disbursements and program operations.
• Maintain fixed asset records and depreciation schedules for all HUD entities.
• Prepare and reconcile intercompany transactions and record related journal entries.
• Assist with annual financial audits, including HUD audits, Uniform Guidance (Single Audit) requirements, and other sponsor or regulatory audits.
• Ensure compliance with HUD regulations, reporting requirements, and organizational accounting policies and procedures.
• Perform other related duties and special projects as assigned.

Benefits

• A commitment to professional development, including a comprehensive tuition reimbursement program to support ongoing education and licensure and/or certification preparation
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits for benefit eligible positions
• 403b retirement match
• Generous paid-time-off for benefit eligible positions
• Complimentary Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Generous mileage reimbursement program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level