Grants Accountant II - Housing Choice Voucher Programs

Baltimore County, MD; Towson (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Baltimore County Department of Housing and Community Development seeks a professional accountant to manage grant accounting for the Housing Choice Voucher Program, process HAP payments to landlords, and prepare reports for VMS and county auditors.

This is a non-merit, part-time vacancy with a 34-hour work week under general supervision. The role also involves training staff and coordinating audits as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting from an accredited college or university.
• Two years' professional experience in Accounting or Auditing.
• Additional experience may substitute education per policy.
• Knowledge of government accounting systems and grant accounting.

Responsibilities

• Maintains accurate accounting records for grant funding sources using Excel and Workday for HCVP.
• Prepares monthly, quarterly, and annual grant reports including budgeting and forecasting.
• Maintains accounts payable, processing Housing Assistance Payments (HAP) and vendor payments.
• Prepares and analyzes complex accounting reports (e.g., VMS).
• Supports auditors with documentation and ensures processes are documented.
• Leads year-end close and grant closing procedures.

Skills

Knowledge of accounting

Government accounting systems

Grant accounting

Automated accounting systems

Loan receivables & amortization

Excel

Lead and instruct others

Written and verbal communication

Time management

County accounting rules

Laws, codes and standards

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Two years professional experience in Accounting or Auditing

Tools

Workday

VMS

Excel

Job description

Baltimore County Department of Housing and Community Development seeks a professional accountant to manage grant accounting for the Housing Choice Voucher Program, process HAP payments to landlords, and prepare reports for VMS and county auditors.

This is a non-merit, part-time vacancy with a 34-hour work week under general supervision. The role also involves training staff and coordinating audits as needed.