Federal Programs Accountant

Maine State Housing Authority•Augusta, ME

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Accountant oversees and administers all accounting functions for assigned Programs sponsored by the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, the US Department of Energy, and the US Department of Health and Human Services. This position provides support to the Governmental Accounting Manager and serves as an accounting resource to the agency.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related
Two years of experience in formulation, implementing, and administering accounting policies and procedures with a comparable sized organization or a combination of education, training, and experience preferred.
Financial institution and governmental (fund) accounting knowledge
Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and federal regulations
Strong project management, time management, problem solving, and organizational skills
Strong PC skills using various software including Microsoft Excel, and Word
Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with business partners
Excellent communication skills – oral, written, listening
Ability to take initiative, work independently, and utilize creative and analytical skills to resolve issues

Nice To Haves

Comparable sized organization experience
Telework options may be considered, if appropriate, after 6 months employment.

Responsibilities

Perform all accounting functions for the assigned programs including month-end closing functions, bank and account reconciliations, journal entries, and account analysis
Prepare complex journal entries
Complete reconciliations for all asset and liability accounts and bank accounts
Analyze, research, and resolve any variances
Responsible for program cost coding, allocation of expenses, and cash disbursement functions
Code all invoices for assigned programs
Allocate expenses in accordance with appropriate program series
Prepare various schedules, work papers, and documentation for external audits
Prepare audit documentation in accordance with the external auditor’s “Prepared by Client List”
Respond to questions and provide other documentation as requested
Prepare Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA) for A-133 audit
Prepare (with assistance from the other Federal Programs Accountant) federal Real Estate Assessment Center (REAC) reports
Review A-133 audit report, research findings and assist in preparation of management responses to findings
Research, analyze, and implement accounting, program and certain regulations as necessary
Research accounting, program and certain regulations for the purpose of proposing and implementing accounting policies
Work extensively with all MaineHousing staff that use program funds in their day-to-day functions
Assist program departments by providing and reconciling information as needed
Draw down grants from various federal systems to reimburse MaineHousing for expenses incurred
Serve as MaineHousing lead person in compiling and reporting all information required under the Federal Funding Accountability & Transparency Act (FFATA)
Prepare and submit other program reporting as required
Serves as a backup to the other Federal Programs Accountant position and specific duties of Program Accountant as needed.
Serves as lead in compiling data and information associated with FOIA requests
Develops and maintains Procedures Manual.
Other duties as assigned