Asset Management Accountant: Budget & Compliance Expert

Housing Authority Of New Orleans; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Housing Authority of New Orleans seeks an Asset Management Accountant to perform professional accounting, budget analysis, and fiscal reporting for multiple programs. You will prepare journal entries, maintain the general ledger, monitor subsidies, and ensure compliance with applicable laws, codes, and regulations.

This role requires strong spreadsheet and database skills, attention to accuracy under tight deadlines, and the ability to collaborate with Finance staff to produce timely

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, auditing, business law or related field.
• At least one year of professional accounting and fiscal control experience.
• Experience in government accounting and fiscal reporting preferred.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills; attention to detail.
• Proficiency with accounting software and databases.

Responsibilities

• Maintain asset management accounting records and balance sheets.
• Prepare journal entries and reconciliations.
• Monitor fiscal solvency and funding compliance.
• Develop and revise financial reports and statements.
• Coordinate with Budget Analyst on modifications.
• Ensure accuracy of year-end close and accruals.

Skills

Budget analysis

Journal entries

General ledger

Financial reporting

GAAP knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Access

Database software

Job description

The Housing Authority of New Orleans seeks an Asset Management Accountant to perform professional accounting, budget analysis, and fiscal reporting for multiple programs. You will prepare journal entries, maintain the general ledger, monitor subsidies, and ensure compliance with applicable laws, codes, and regulations.

This role requires strong spreadsheet and database skills, attention to accuracy under tight deadlines, and the ability to collaborate with Finance staff to produce timely