Accountant

OKLAHOMA CITY HOUSING AUTHORITY•Oklahoma City, OK

11d•$44,113 - $66,169•Hybrid

About The Position

The Oklahoma City Housing Authority (OCHA) is a large public housing authority in the initial stages of conversion to affordable housing. OCHA and the Community Enhancement Corporation (CEC) develop and administer federal housing programs for low income families. Both OCHA and CEC receive funding from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), private investors as well as from other programs such as Low Income Housing Tax Credits and property operations income. While the CEC has accounting staff specifically assigned to its programs, it is expected that the OCHA Senior Accountant and the CEC accounting staff will collaborate. This position is directly responsible to the Director of Finance.

Requirements

Degree in Accounting or similar Business Degree with acceptable accounting work experience
An understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Advanced MS Excel knowledge
Strong communication, technology and analytical skills
Near vision enough to read and write correspondence, read ledgers, and work with computerized reports, code books, plans, etc.
Hearing and speech sufficient to communicate clearly and effectively in person and by telephone
Physical range of motion and coordination for extensive work with files

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of YARDI software
Familiarity with HUD regulations related to Public Housing and Housing Choice Voucher programs
Three plus years Governmental accounting experience
Real Estate accounting experience

Responsibilities

Preparing timely and accurate financial reports in accordance with GAAP
Ensuring timely reconciliation of general ledgers and sub-ledgers
Maintaining a system of internal controls over manual and software related accounting functions
Coordinating with Finance & Senior Staff in responding to information requests from auditors during audit periods
Coordinating billing, reimbursements, inter-program fund accounts, and any other accounting-related functions
Providing necessary financial information or reporting to accounting staff of related entities
Preparing bank reconciliations
Ensuring the Director of Finance has available any and all financial items that may require the attention of Senior Staff, as needed
Coordinating with the Director of Finance in preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual reporting required by HUD or other outside entities
Performing other duties and responsibilities as assigned