Senior Programs Accountant

Norfolk Redevelopment And Housing Authority•Norfolk, VA

3d•$75,700 - $82,500

About The Position

NRHA seeks qualified candidates for the position of Senior Programs Accountant. This job performs, leads, and/or monitors complex accounting operations for assigned real estate redevelopment programs. It administers cash and security management functions, monitors financial activity of assigned programs and projects, performs detailed analyses of financial data and submits and/or acts on findings. The role also coordinates assigned programs and projects accounting activity with other staff, participates in the budget development process, reconciles and processes standard and nonstandard tax statements, performs comprehensive financial services for assigned programs or projects, operates and maintains personal computer to perform standard and nonstandard accounting operations, and advises, guides, and supports NRHA staff on accounting matters for assigned projects or entities, providing accounting, financial, and cash management services, information, and counseling. Additionally, the role performs a variety of routine accounting functions, including but not limited to entering journal vouchers into the computer ledger system, performing ad hoc audits, and receiving cross-training to serve as back-up on accounting subsystems.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting is required.
Five to seven years of progressively responsible public-sector accounting experience, with a minimum of two years lead accounting experience.
Any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience necessary to obtain the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Must possess a valid driver’s license.
Subject to a background check and reference verification prior to hire.
Must maintain confidentiality and adhere to NRHA’s code of conduct and ethics policies.

Responsibilities

Performs complex accounting functions for assigned real estate development programs and projects, including but not limited to enterprise, subsidy, contract, grant, debt, credit, loan, and bond administration.
Administers cash and securities management functions.
Monitors financial activity of assigned programs and projects.
Performs detailed analyses of financial data and submits and/or acts on findings.
Participates in and supports periodic financial audits.
Participates in the budget development process.
Reconciles and processes standard and nonstandard tax statements including but not limited to 1099-MISC, W-9, and related forms.
Operates and maintains personal computer to perform standard and nonstandard accounting operations.
Advises, guides, and supports NRHA staff on accounting matters for assigned projects or entities, providing accounting, financial, and cash management services, information, and counseling.
Performs a variety of routine accounting functions, including but not limited to entering journal vouchers into the computer ledger system, performing ad hoc audits, and receiving cross-training to serve as back-up on accounting subsystems.