GAAP Accountant: Cash, Compliance and Audits

VSHA; Montpelier (VT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Vermont State Housing Authority is seeking an Accountant to manage financial operations, ensuring GAAP compliance and robust internal controls. The role supports the Sr.

Accountant and CFO in maintaining cash management, accounting systems, and grant-related reporting across VSHA, HFI, and partnerships. Responsibilities include preparing for audits, processing ACH cash transfers, and ensuring timely and accurate year-end reporting to IRS and Vermont Tax Department.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration or related field and 2 years’ accounting/financial management experience; or an associate degree with 4 years’ experience.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, internal controls, and financial reporting requirements.
• Experience with cash management, ACH transfers, audits, and grants accounting.
• Ability to maintain confidential information and communicate clearly in writing and orally.
• Experience with Section 8 program accounting is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accounting systems in conformance with GAAP and interpretations.
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of accounting systems and financial records.
• Prepare for and assist audits and regulatory reviews.
• Process cash transfers via ACH and manage cash balances.
• Develop and manage financial record-keeping for grants and reporting.
• Reconcile monthly/quarterly data with banks and institutions.
• Maintain tenant accounts receivable and accounts payable systems.
• Prepare year-end reports for IRS and Vermont Tax Department.
• Coordinate with other divisions to ensure proper cash controls and timely vendor payments.
• Assist with office facilities management and inter-department communications.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Internal controls

Communication skills

Excel / accounting software

ACH procedures

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field

Associate degree in accounting or related field

Tools

General ledger software

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

Tax reporting

Job description

Vermont State Housing Authority is seeking an Accountant to manage financial operations, ensuring GAAP compliance and robust internal controls. The role supports the Sr.

Accountant and CFO in maintaining cash management, accounting systems, and grant-related reporting across VSHA, HFI, and partnerships. Responsibilities include preparing for audits, processing ACH cash transfers, and ensuring timely and accurate year-end reporting to IRS and Vermont Tax Department.