Housing Subsidy Accounting Officer

Alameda Housing Authority; Alameda (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

The Alameda Housing Authority in Alameda, CA seeks a team-oriented professional to perform accounting work, including year-end audits, analyzing fiscal records, and reconciling ledgers for federal housing subsidy programs.

You will prepare and review financial reports, and support the agency's mission to provide affordable housing while maintaining strong internal controls and compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of accounting practices for public agencies.
• Experience with housing subsidy programs preferred.
• Proficiency with Excel or similar spreadsheets.
• Familiarity with accounting software such as Yardi/Laserfiche is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare year-end audits and analyze fiscal records.
• Prepare and review financial reports.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts.

Job description

THE ORGANIZATION

The Housing Authority of the City of Alameda (AHA) is proud of its mission and accomplishments. The Housing Authority of the City of Alameda (AHA) advocates for and provides quality, affordable, safe housing; encourages self-sufficiency; and builds community partnerships. Join our team and you will have the opportunity to perform meaningful and impactful work for an agency dedicated to providing affordable housing in one of the most impacted regions of the nation.

THE POSITION

The Housing Authority is seeking a team-oriented candidate to perform professional accounting work, including preparing year-end audits; analyzing and verifying fiscal records and reports; preparing and reviewing financial reports; and reconciling general ledger accounts. The Housing Subsidy Accounting Officer will primarily be assigned work related to the federal funded housing subsidy programs activities but will perform general accounting work for the Agency as well.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

• Equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in accounting, finance, business or public administration, or a closely related field, and
• Two (2) years of responsible professional public accounting experience.
• Three (3) years of housing subsidy programs accounting experience and supervisory experience preferred.
• Certification as a Certified Public Accountant in the State of California is highly desirable, or has passed the Uniform Certified Public Accountant examination.
• Certifications pertaining to the voucher program, including NARHO's Certified Specialist of Housing Choice Vouchers, are desirable.
• Candidates should possess strong technical skills including proficiency in common affordable housing and business software, such as Excel, Yardi and Laserfiche
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid driver's license by time of appointment is required. Must be able to be insured under AHA's owned automobile insurance policy.