Senior Accountant & Team Lead - Government Funded Housing

Metro West Housing Solutions

Lakewood (CO)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 100,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Metro West Housing Solutions is seeking a Senior Accountant to supervise the Staff Accountants and Accounting Specialists, overseeing banking, GL, assets, AP, AR, and HAP functions. You will lead annual compliance efforts for SAM entities and Colorado registrations, while driving process improvements and technology updates, including Yardi enhancements.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in accounting with 5–10 years of accounting experience, preferably in government, and strong Excel/Word

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in accounting or similar field required.
Five to ten years' professional experience in accounting; government experience preferred.
Experience working with schedules and external auditors preferred.
Knowledge of fund accounting is a plus.

Responsibilities

Supervision, training, and mentoring of the Staff Accountants and Accounting Specialists.
Direct oversight for Banking, General Ledger, Assets, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, HAP and related duties.
Coordinate AR clean-up between HCV and Accounting Specialists for port-in HAP payments.
Oversee accuracy of Tenant Ledger Corrections, Deposit Reversals, Budget Input, and Job Costing (Yardi).
Ensure annual compliance for SAM government entities and Colorado Secretary of State filings.
Research and implement technology updates, including Yardi, for efficient accounting functions.