Public Sector Accounting & Audit Manager

Colorado Springs Housing Authority; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 53,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Colorado Springs Housing Authority is seeking a Senior Accountant/Supervisor to oversee complex accounting activities, including general ledger, audits, and financial reporting for public housing programs.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in finance or business and five years of governmental accounting experience, with at least two years in supervision. Knowledge of GASB and HUD is essential; duties include staff training and cross‑divisional coordination.

Qualifications

• Five years of responsible governmental accounting experience.
• Two years of administrative and/or lead supervisory experience.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in finance, business administration, or a related field.
• Knowledge of GASB and HUD and their application.

Responsibilities

• Assist Finance Director with management of general ledger, bank reconciliations, cash flow management, financial reporting and audits.
• Coordinate and review the work plan for assigned accounting staff.
• Assign work activities and projects; monitor workflow and review results.
• Coordinate accounting activities with other divisions and outside agencies and organizations.
• Train and evaluate staff; address deficiencies and implement discipline when needed.
• Identify opportunities to improve service delivery and procedures; plan improvements.
• Perform analytical duties and budget/accounting analyses; gather and analyze data and prepare reports.
• Review general accounting transactions and approve year-end accruals and asset/grant accounting.

Skills

General ledger

GASB

HUD

Public housing accounting

Supervisory experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance or business

Tools

Mainframe accounting software

Automated accounting systems

Job description

Colorado Springs Housing Authority is seeking a Senior Accountant/Supervisor to oversee complex accounting activities, including general ledger, audits, and financial reporting for public housing programs.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in finance or business and five years of governmental accounting experience, with at least two years in supervision. Knowledge of GASB and HUD is essential; duties include staff training and cross‑divisional coordination.