Financial Analyst

CGI•Columbus, OH

13h

About The Position

Under the management of the Finance Manager, the Financial Analyst carries out processing and financial administration for the assigned contracts. Responsible for the timely and accurate completion of financial core tasks assigned. A principal core task responsibility of the FA is to ensure timely and accurate payment of landlords and the adequacy of funding for those payments. Role includes time management and accurate completion of Section 8 voucher processing and special claims review. Approval of monthly vouchers, submit approved vouchers and tenant data to TRACS within designated timeframes, monitor monthly vouchers to ensure timely payment and compliance with HUD requirements. Assist in the preparation of monthly invoices for administration fee payments, prepare performance data and reporting submission to HUD and monthly team reports. Process 1199s and ensure proper holds for contracts as needed. Monitor eLOCCS payments for accuracy and complete corresponding payment files. Candidate must have strong analytical, written and verbal communication skills. Must have the ability to interpret and understand regulations and communicate timely and professionally. Must be able to learn and adapt to various software programs and ensure compliance is met in accordance with federal and state guidelines. This position is located in Columbus, OH. Your future duties and responsibilities: Responsible for overseeing the timely and accurate completion of financial core tasks assigned to the PBCA Finance Department. Core task responsibilities include but are not limited to: - Timely and accurate payment of landlords and the adequacy of funding for those payments. - Accurate completion of Section 8 Vouchers and special claims for assigned portfolio. - Ensures the financial performance and integrity of the contract administration functions. - Serves as a point of contact in assigned jurisdictions for voucher processing, independent audits, annual compliance reviews and work orders. - Works closely with other Financial Analysts, Operations, and Business Analysts, to ensure accuracy of payments and availability of documentation that supports the completion of core tasks. - Be able to identify procedural and system-related risks and notify the appropriate CGI member and department. - Maintain good relations and respond fully and promptly to owners and internal CGI personnel. Works with Owner/Agents to resolve voucher discrepancies and transmission issues - Works with other Financial Analysts and Business Analyst to verify successful MAT transmissions and LOCCS responses. - Monitors voucher reports and ensure notes are updated and relay information. - Assist with vouchering workshops and present useful topics based on data/questions identified through voucher processing, work order requests and voucher denials. - Participates and provides input on PBCA testing and systems migration teams. - Works with PBCA members and Owner/Agents to resolve voucher discrepancies and transmission issues. - Responsible for the timely and accurate completion of Section 8 HAP voucher processing based on the monthly assigned contracts for PBCA portfolios - Analyze, verify, and approve or disapprove owner claims in accordance with HUD regulations and requirements

Requirements

Time management and accurate voucher processing
Strong analytical, verbal and written skills
Ability to coach, mentor, and evaluate team members on the vouchering task
Ability to interpret, prepare materials, and present information in groups and one-on-one
Ability to interpret and understand guidelines and regulations, with little or no prior knowledge information, in order to apply accurate policy, procedures and create material if necessary
Housing Programs Expertise Desired
HUD Occupancy Certification Desired
Tenant Rental Assistance Certification System (TRACS) Expertise Desired
Attention to detail and high level of accuracy in preparing reports, reviewing vouchers and bank account information
Possess advanced knowledge of and not limited to HUD Regulations, Handbooks, Notice, ACC Requirements and Statement of Work, CGI Policy and Procedures and Compliance Requirements

Nice To Haves

Housing Programs Expertise Desired
HUD Occupancy Certification Desired
Tenant Rental Assistance Certification System (TRACS) Expertise Desired

Responsibilities

Overseeing the timely and accurate completion of financial core tasks assigned to the PBCA Finance Department
Timely and accurate payment of landlords and the adequacy of funding for those payments
Accurate completion of Section 8 Vouchers and special claims for assigned portfolio
Ensuring the financial performance and integrity of the contract administration functions
Serving as a point of contact in assigned jurisdictions for voucher processing, independent audits, annual compliance reviews and work orders
Working closely with other Financial Analysts, Operations, and Business Analysts, to ensure accuracy of payments and availability of documentation that supports the completion of core tasks
Identifying procedural and system-related risks and notify the appropriate CGI member and department
Maintaining good relations and respond fully and promptly to owners and internal CGI personnel
Working with Owner/Agents to resolve voucher discrepancies and transmission issues
Working with other Financial Analysts and Business Analyst to verify successful MAT transmissions and LOCCS responses
Monitoring voucher reports and ensure notes are updated and relay information
Assisting with vouchering workshops and present useful topics based on data/questions identified through voucher processing, work order requests and voucher denials
Participating and provides input on PBCA testing and systems migration teams
Working with PBCA members and Owner/Agents to resolve voucher discrepancies and transmission issues
Responsible for the timely and accurate completion of Section 8 HAP voucher processing based on the monthly assigned contracts for PBCA portfolios
Analyzing, verifying, and approve or disapprove owner claims in accordance with HUD regulations and requirements